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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.

Image of boats exploring the Arctic
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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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Special Exhibition Tour for U of T Alumni: Arctic Fever at Fisher Library

Friday, April 10, 2026

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT

Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library

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April 23: World Book Day Open House at the Fisher Library

Thursday, April 23, 2026

12:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT

Maclean Hunter Room, Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library

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16th Johanna and Leon Katz Memorial Lecture: Lost Worlds in 19th-Century Brothel Guidebooks

Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT

Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library

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LIBRARY NEWS
Mar 2, 2026

Hidden in plain sight: a message from the Spider King

U of T librarians and researchers uncover rare 15th-century French royal letter

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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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