TPR turns over 2017 issues to Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library

TPR turns over 2017 issues to Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library

TPR annual turnover to Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library TPR is the only Canadian ethnic community newspaper with its 29-year collection of print copies archived at the library.
From left: Voltaire de Leon, Rick Esguerra, Lui Queaño, Hermie Garcia, David Fernandez,Mila Astorga-Garcia, Patty Rivera and Leslie Gesell (not in photo, Ysh Cabana).

The Philippine Reporter held the annual turnover of its latest print issues to the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library to update its entire print collection of the semi-monthly newspaper now covering 29 years.

The turnover, which was attended by the newspaper editors and staff, and members of the Filipino Canadian Writers and Journalists Network (FC-WJNet), was held Thursday, March 15.

Since 2014, the prestigious Library has archived the print issues of The Philippine Reporter for the purpose of keeping, preserving and at the same time making the publication available for public use.

This year’s visit featured a special display and brief presentation of a selection of rare books and holdings of the Library, conducted by Senior Archivist and Librarian David Fernandez. The presentation was part of the Library “tour” and orientation, especially prepared for the first-time visitors of the FC-WJNet, who found the experience enlightening and interesting.

Among the books presented were a copy of the first edition of (1) The works of Geoffrey Chaucer, printed by the Kelmscott Press in 1896; (2) two books of samples of wallpaper designs by William Morris; (3) Humboldt’s zoology book (1811); (4) the first illustrated edition of Frankenstein (1831) along with (5) a modern edition of the novel illustrated by Lynd Ward (1934); (6) a book on butterflies with original watercolours (1806); and the very interesting Horn book, a small tool made of horns with the alphabet written on it (16th century).

Some members of the FC-WJNet donated their books which Fernandez said will be kept as part of the archive’s holdings.

The Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library is the largest repository of publicly accessible rare books and manuscripts in Canada. As one of the leading research libraries in North America, the Fisher Library acquires, makes accessible and preserves comprehensive research collections of national and international importance.

It is part of the University of Toronto Libraries and is located at 120 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario.

Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library’s magnificent interiors holding the largest repository of rare literature in Canada.

Horn book

Members of Filipino-Canadian Writers and Journalists Network (FC-WJNet) turnover their books to David Fernandez, Senior Librarian, for archiving at UofT’s Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library.

Patty Rivera presents her first book of poems
Puti/White and late daughter Rani’s book All Violet to Fernandez.

Lui Queaño (left), presents Akdaan 1 Literary Anthology, with Ysh Cabana (right) writer, cover and layout artist.