UBC Rare Books and Special Collections 

A Virtual Display




GeorgeWoodcock

THE DISPLAY
Over 120 books and pamphlets relating to George Woodcock, many donated by George and Ingeborg Woodcock, are housed in Rare Books and Special Collections.  This virtual display presents a small sample of those works.
The permanent display in honour of George Woodcock is now located on the 2nd floor, in the elevator lobby, of UBC's Koerner Library.  Personal items showcased include an Olympia typewriter, a globe, and a pencil holder containing a magnifying glass along with other items.
THE GEORGE WOODCOCK CANADIAN LITERATURE
AND INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM ENDOWMENT FUND
The endowment fund was established in 1996 with generous donations from Mrs. Ingeborg Woodcock, West Coast Book Prize Society, and other gifts from friends and supporters.  Matching funds were donated by the UBC President's Fund.  The fund is used to acquire significant manuscripts and books relating to Canadian Literature, intellectual freedom, and British Columbia for the UBC Library. 
THE GEORGE WOODCOCK MEMORIAL PRIZE
IN CANADIAN LITERATURE
     
The Department of English awards a prize of $300 to a student in English 202 - Introduction to Canadian Literature.

Contents--Woodcock--The Display--The Collection
GeorgeWoodcock
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