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Archives and Special Collections

Cooking Against the Grain

In 1940, amid rising fascism in Europe, German philosopher Walter Benjamin penned Theses on the Philosophy of History, a work that profoundly reshaped how we...

Aggie Gold: Celebrating Babe Slater at the 2024 Olympics

Colby E. “Babe” Slater was a 1917 graduate of the University Farm School (now UC Davis). An outstanding athlete, Slater played on the gold medal-winning U.S....

Worlds Encompassed: Premodern Making and Mingling

Welcome to the wonders of the premodern world where you might encounter a lamia, be tempted by a devil, trade spices along the silk road,...

Colby E. “Babe” Slater Collection

Special Collections, University Library, University of California, Davis highlights the Colby E. "Babe" Slater Collection. This exhibit profiles Colby E. "Babe" Slater (1896-1965) who was...

Myth, Folklore and Legend in the Archives

Welcome to Myth, Folklore, and Legend in Archives and Special Collections! For this year’s spooky season, we’re channeling witchy vibes by showcasing items such as...