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Arctic Fever: Image and Narrative in North Circumpolar Voyaging of the long Nineteenth Century

The phrase 'Arctic fever' arose in the 19th century to describe the passion for Arctic exploration.

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Arctic Fever: Image and Narrative in North Circumpolar Voyaging of the Long Nineteenth Century

Jan 25, 2026 - Apr 23, 2026

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First Workshop of the Term: Introduction to Queer Books

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New issue of The Halcyon now available

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Between the Pillars: Fisher Blog
LIBRARY NEWS
Nov 28, 2025

What on Earth is this? Uncovering U of T's stories in library and archival artifacts

A new quiz puts treasures from the Fisher and UTARMS in the spotlight

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Nov 4, 2025

A Legacy of Knowledge: Celebrating 70 Years of Rare Books and Special Collections

A look inside the landmark exhibition running to Dec 23, 2025 at the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library.

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Nov 8, 2024

Plucked from the blackened ground: Solving the 108-year-old mystery of the Somme flower

A century-old letter from the Battle of the Somme, bearing the words “All well with me” and a pressed flower, has finally revealed its floral secret thanks to U of T researchers.

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Fisher Exhibition Opening - Arctic Fever

Thursday, February 5, 2026

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST

Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library

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