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UNB's institutional records and private papers (historical and literary). Rare and unique books. Loyalist Collection and microfilmed NB newspapers.

Collections of books and periodicals (c. 48,000) which, for a variety of reasons, are held apart from the main library areas, are housed in UNB Archives & Special Collections at the Harriet Irving Library. Also found here are c. 6,066 feet of UNB's institutional records and private papers (historical and literary) relevant to New Brunswick. All members of the university community as well as those outside the university are welcome to use the resources and services of UNB Archives & Special Collections.

10/30/2026

Lastly, our is going to show you the scariest items in our collections . . . metal paperclips and staples! 😱

10/29/2026

Ending our tour with a map of sea and lake monsters from the Bruce S. Wright fonds! ☠️ https://buff.ly/fdVmv3V Stay tuned for a post tomorrow with the scariest items in our collections. . . Association of Canadian Archivists

10/18/2026

Celebrate Persons Day! Marianne "Molly" Grey Otty (1890-1963) was a trailblazing New Brunswick historian, teacher, journalist, author, and community leader. She earned an honours undergraduate degree from the University of New Brunswick on scholarship in 1911 and the following year, a Master of Arts from the University of Chicago. The Marianne Grey Otty Database covers early Anglican church records centred in Queens County transcribed by Otty: https://buff.ly/cI6r0QL During Otty's time at , she was on the basketball team, hockey team, class president, and editor of the University Monthly, precursor to The Brunswickan. Queens County Heritage UNB REDS

10/14/2026

Follow the . . . to some spooky books from our Special Collections, searchable through WorldCat.🐈‍⬛ https://buff.ly/DGXn0VV

10/09/2026

Enjoy a restful weekend! 🍂 We will be open Tuesday, October 13th for our regular Help Desk Hours Monday - Friday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. You may email [email protected] for an appointment or with any queries.✉️ Elva Hill Card collection.

10/02/2026

Explore our collections with the this month. 👻Did you know you can access our Microforms Collection whenever the HIL is open? https://buff.ly/qyjzttY

09/24/2026

The for September puts a spotlight on public demonstrations and protest, which have always been a part of campus life. This image is from January 1976 when students marched to the Capital Centennial Building to demonstrate for a better break on loan bursary programs. https://buff.ly/tU7JMYk Association of Canadian Archivists

09/21/2026

We're starting off with a historical image of forestry education at : Forestry Camp in 1936. https://buff.ly/DaI8Yiu 🌳 🌲 ̂ts UNB Forestry and Environmental Management

09/08/2026

Welcome back, students! 📷 Orientation week 1968 (Joe Stone and Son Ltd. fonds) UNB Alumni

08/31/2026

Explore architecture this month in the Research Commons with a display that samples the great building designs at ! The built heritage of the university spans over two centuries, blending historical Georgian and neoclassical structures with mid-century expansions and modern sustainable facilities. 📜 Plan for the Old Arts building (Sir Howard Douglas Hall) by John Elliot Woolford, 1825 & modern interior of chapel.

Address

5 Macaulay Lane PO Box 7500
Fredericton, NB
E3B5H5

Website

https://www.lib.unb.ca/archives/

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