Previous exhibitions thomas fisher rare book library. The thomas fisher rare book library is the largest repository of publicly accessible rare books and manuscripts in canada. Dec 02, 2019 the following titles of past exhibitions indicate areas of strength in the thomas fisher rare book library. Current exhibition rare book and manuscript library u. Situated within robarts library at the university of toronto, over 700,000 volumes. The university library holds many early printed and rare books collected largely through generous donation. On saturday september 7 th, 2019, the thomas fisher rare book library at the university of toronto again hosts its small and fine press fair this year it has expanded its geographic base. This was the first major exhibition of canadian private press work to be shown in toronto since the two seminal exhibitions of the book arts in ontario held in 1978 and 1981 at the north york public library. Thomas fisher rare book library toronto, ontario atlas.
The collection includes unique artifacts like newtons principia 1687, shakespeares first folio, the nuremberg chronicle 1493, and a babylonian. Mar 21, 2019 nestled within the university of toronto library, the thomas fisher rare book library welcomes visitors to view current exhibitions. Richard landon obituary from the guardian the guardian. As one of the leading research libraries in north america, the fisher acquires, makes accessible and preserves comprehensive research collections of national and international significance. The thomas fisher rare book librarys instagram account has almost 20 000 followers and represents the changing nature of library outreach. The special collections are celebrated through exhibitions and permanent displays curated by library staff and researchers exhibitions view history from a different perspective. Friends of fisher events friends of fisher schedule audio of previous lectures exhibitions current exhibition upcoming exhibition previous. The thomas fisher rare book library is a library in the university of toronto, constituting the largest repository of publicly accessible rare books and manuscripts in canada. Its holdings draw hundreds of scholars, artists, and critics from around the world to the reading room each year.
The library will endeavor to provide virtual services during this time, including online access to collections and virtual reference service ask a librarian online chat is available. Five flights of wow at the thomas fisher rare book library, university of toronto. Acknowledgments library of congress bible collection. Among the collections items are the nuremberg chronicle 1493, shakespeares first folio 1623, newtons principia 1687, and darwins proof copy with annotations of on the origin. The fisher library supports an active program exhibition program along with a lecture series sponsored by the friends of the fisher. This past summer the thomas fisher rare book library ran an exhibition titled a death greatly exaggerated, referencing the famous quote by. Courtesy of the thomas fisher rare book library, university of toronto, j. English bible exhibit at thomas fisher rare book library. Current exhibition rare book and manuscript library u of. One of canadas most incredible rare book collections holds hundreds of thousands.
Among the collections items are the nuremberg chronicle 1493, shakespeares first folio 1623, newtons principia 1687, and darwins proof copy with annotations. Nestled within the university of toronto library, the thomas fisher rare book library welcomes visitors to view current exhibitions. The fisher mounts three major exhibitions a year, along with monthly mini exhibitions. Thomas fisher rare book library the fisher mounts three major exhibitions a year, along with monthly mini exhibitions. This exhibition focuses on the words and images of the great war, not only by those who served in it but also those writers born decades after 1918. Discover thomas fisher rare book library in toronto, ontario. Exhibition of wwi text and image at fisher rare book library. The private press in canada which opened at the thomas fisher rare book library, university of toronto, in april 1995, toured canada until october 1997. It is presented with the generous support of vicki and kent logan, the donors to the annual fund leadership campaign, and the citizens who support the scientific and cultural facilities district scfd. Thomas fisher rare book library toronto, canada affiliated with the university of toronto, the thomas fisher rare book library houses more rare books than any other collection in canada. One of canadas most incredible rare book collections holds hundreds of thousands of gorgeous tomes that the general public can touch. Thomas fisher rare book library, university of toronto july 20, 2011 exhibit curator philip oldfield discusses the themes and materials selected for the exhibition in memoriam ralph stanton, an exhibition that commemorates the donations of.
Apr 15, 2016 the fisher, as its commonly called, is the largest rare book library in canada and its open to the public. Catalogue of an exhibition held at the thomas fisher rare book library, university of toronto, january 28, to may 31, 20. Current exhibition thomas fisher rare book library. Stream tracks and playlists from fisher rare book library on your desktop or. The thomas fisher rare book library, canadas largest, is essential for scholars of many disciplines who seek the broadest collection of materials relevant to their research. British, american and canadian illustrated bird books from the eighteenth to the twentieth century 1999. Rosenwald collection, rare book and special collections division interpretive programs office. Stream tracks and playlists from fisher rare book library on your desktop or mobile device. Its collections include some of the rarest print and manuscript materials available not only in canada but in the world, including manuscripts going back to the 11th century, canadas only copy of the 1623 shakespeare first. It serves the faculty, staff, students and alumni of the. Its collections include some of the rarest print and manuscript materials available not only in canada but in the world, including manuscripts going back to the 11th century, canadas only. To this day, fishers extraordinary contributions continue to influence in many branches of human thought and endeavour. The thomas fisher rare book library at the university of toronto is the largest rare book library in canada. From the west coast, rollin milroy of heavenly monkey is coming from vancouver and from the east coast, tara bryan of walking bird press from flatrock, newfoundland.
More than,000 students, visitors and scholars from around the world come to the fisher library each year to research, study and attend lectures and exhibitions, and. The following titles of past exhibitions indicate areas of strength in the thomas fisher rare book library. Thomas fisher rare book library, university of toronto. A sunbeam shines on our first two visitors of the day. Thomas fisher rare book library at the university of toron. The thomas fisher rare book library is the largest rare book library in canada, holding over 800,000 books and 6,000 linear metres of manuscript material toronto.
Thomas fisher rare book library, university of toronto the. More information on both the exhibitions and the lectures can be found by following the links below. The american antislavery almanac, for 1839, new york. The resources of the thomas fisher rare book library may be used by all scholars and researchers, whether or not they are members of the university of toronto community. During university semester, students and their lecturers provide a more intellectual backdrop to a magical setting. Among the collections items are the nuremberg chronicle 1493, shakespeares first folio 1623, newtons principia 1687, and darwins proof copy with annotations of on the origin of species 1859. Taken at the exhibition level, and imagine turning another 45 degrees in each direction and seeing more of the same. It is fair to say that he was instrumental in the transformation of the fisher. Fisher rare book library free listening on soundcloud.
The department of rare books and special collections and the university archives didnt have a permanent home until 1973 when the thomas fisher rare book library was opened. The fisher, as its commonly called, is the largest rare book library in canada and its open to the public. The papal ass is just one of many strange, unsettling creatures to appear in the pages of centuriesold texts now on display at the thomas fisher rare book library in toronto. Among the collections items are the nuremberg chronicle 1493. An old sourdough sits at the polished bar nursing a glass of whisky. Thomas noonan, rare book and special collections division jane mandelbaum, domenic sergi, andrew cook, jade curtis, jackie fowler, ronnie hawkins, glen krankowski, information technology services stanley bandong, graphics service unit. Thomas fisher rare book library, university of toronto july 20, 2011 exhibit curator philip oldfield discusses the themes and materials selected for the exhibition in memoriam ralph stanton, an exhibition that commemorates the donations of books by the late ralph stanton 19232010. Rare book library summons tales of worlds oldest monsters. Columbia university libraries online exhibitions sydney. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild exhibitions.
Oct 15, 2018 the papal ass is just one of many strange, unsettling creatures to appear in the pages of centuriesold texts now on display at the thomas fisher rare book library in toronto. A free tour of the exhibition will be given by the exhibit. The library is also home to the university archives which, in addition to institutional records, also contains the papers of many important canadian literary figures including margaret atwood and leonard cohen. Thomas fisher rare book librarys instagram account exhibits. The library is named in honour of thomas fisher 17921874, who immigrated from yorkshire, settled along the humber river in 1822, and became a successful merchant. Thomas fisher library small and fine press fair saturday. The quality and variety of the collection makes the visit worthwhile. In the end, approximately 42,000 would be killed and another 55,000 would be wounded. The library is also home to the university archives which, in addition to institutional records, also contains the papers of many important canadian literary figures.
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