Bibliographical Society of Canada Celebrates Its Fiftieth Anniversary: Looking Back and Looking Forward

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Although the origins of the Bibliographical Society of Canada (BSC) can be traced back to informal discussions among Lorne Pierce, Marie Tremaine, and E.C. Kyte as early as 24 June 1942, the BSC was not formally and officially launched until May 1946. This current year, 1996, marks the BSC's fiftieth anniversary. In the fall issue of the Papers (vol. 34, no. 2) we will feature a history of the BSC by Liana Van der Bellen.

The objectives of the BSC have been clear and laudable since its founding. They concern the promotion of bibliographical scholarship and publication, encouragement of the preservation of printed works and manuscripts (particularly those relating to Canada), the …