A rare 1822 reprint of a play, noteworthy for it’s inclusion the preparatory remarks, “the only edition existing which is faithfully marked with the stage business and stage directions, as it is performed at the Theatres Royal by W. Oxberry, Comedian.” The drama/comedy was written circa 1625 by Philip Massinger and was performed throughout England and the United States. In the donated reprint edition, Junius Brutus Booth (father of John Wilkes Booth who assassinated U.S. President Abraham Lincoln in 1865) played the role of Sir Giles Overreach. This particular reprint made its way from Boston to Regina approximately 100 years ago. In 1953, Maria Trebuss (who donated the book to Archer) and her husband discovered the play in a wall during renovations of their house in Regina.
Co-authored by The Honourable Dr. Vivienne Poy who was a member of the Senate of Canada from 1998 to 2012. The sizable volume is housed in a protective box and contains many beautiful photographs that showcase Canadian landscapes and also the gardens of her and her husband’s home in Ontario. Item record: https://casls-regina.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01CASLS_REGINA/1g3evkr/alma9923499688403476
A notable collection of more than 200 books and DVDs about plays and operas.
A beautifully hand-made limited edition book (one of five published) from 2016. Gail Chin was an Associate Professor in the University of Regina Department of Visual Arts from 1998 until 2014. Item record: https://casls-regina.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01CASLS_REGINA/1g3evkr/alma9923480685303476 https://casls-regina.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01CASLS_REGINA/1g3evkr/alma9923480685303476
A notable collection of more than 50 books and 16 journal issues. The donated works span many decades and cover a vast array of topics including queer theory, coming out, the stonewall riots, and biographies of LBGTQ+ pioneers.
“I have used many resources at the Archer Library from the comfortable and quiet work spaces to the friendly and knowledgeable help of the library staff. if you ever find yourself struggling with an assignment just go to the library website and do an online chat with one of the staff members or send a quick email and they are always ready to help. the librarians and library staff have saved me a lot of stress and time with their resources.”
- Jamie Curtis, 4th year Health Studies major with a minor in International Studies