Textual Objects at the Boundaries of Book History
Location: UCLA Special Collections, Room A1713, Charles E. Young Research Library, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575
All sessions free and open to the public. No registration required.
10am–12pm: Opening Workshop: Found Object Carousel in UCLA Special Collections
12pm–1pm: Lunch
1pm–2pm: Beyond Paper: Indigenous Multimedia and Intercultural Encounters
● Chadwick Allen: “Through the Medium of the Land: Serpent Mound Within and Without Ohio”
● Emily L. Moore: “Proud Raven: Contesting the ‘Lincoln Pole’”
● Roxanne Valle: “Working on the Florentine Codex”
● Sofia Yazpik: “The Codex Osuna”
2pm–3pm: Textual Remains: Recovering and Interpreting Words and Intercultural Worlds
● Alejandra Dubcovsky: Co-author of “A Timucua Epistle from Seventeenth-Century Florida”
● Rachael Scarborough King: Co-author of “An Eighteenth-Century Quaker Poem and Transatlantic Abolitionism”
● John Henry Merrit
3pm–3:15pm: Break
3:15pm–4:15pm: Immigrant Textual Cultures: Heritage & Intercultural Encounter in the US
● Rachel Gross: “Rebecca Rubin: American Girl and American Jewish Heritage”
● Devin Fitzgerald: “Chinese Print in Early California”
● Rhae Lynn Barnes and Glenda Goodman: “The Queen’s Quilt”
4:15pm–5pm: Open Floor Conversation
Event Location ↑
Special Collections is located on the A level of the Charles E. Young Research Library (YRL), one level down from the YRL lobby. The closest parking lots are Structures 3 and 5. Visit UCLA Transportation for more information about parking and directions.
Travel and Accommodations ↑
Nearby Airports
UCLA is located near several airports, offering flexibility in your travel arrangements:
● Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): This is the closest major airport to UCLA, located about 13 miles south of the campus. Travel time is approximately 25-30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. You can reach UCLA from LAX via car, public transportation (Culver CityBus Line 6 or Rapid 6), or a commercial shuttle such as the Westwood FlyAway bus or SuperShuttle. The Culver CityBus Line 6 offers a direct and affordable connection between LAX and UCLA. To utilize public transportation, remember to obtain a Transit Access Pass (TAP) card, which can be purchased at TAP vending machines or through the TAP app.
● Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR): Located 19 miles northwest of UCLA, BUR offers another convenient option. Travel time is around 35-40 minutes by car.
● Long Beach Airport (LGB): Situated 31 miles south of UCLA, LGB is a smaller airport with a more limited selection of flights. Travel time is approximately 45-50 minutes by car.
Dining near UCLA Special Collections
● Plateia: Located in the UCLA Luskin Conference Center, Plateia offers Mediterranean-inspired California-fresh cuisine in a relaxed setting. You can dine al fresco under olive trees or enjoy the cozy indoor dining room.
● Ackerman Union: This student center houses a variety of restaurants, including Veggie Grill, Panda Express, Rubios, and Sbarro, offering diverse quick-bite options.
● Kerckhoff Coffee House: UCLA’s first coffee house, Kerckhoff offers coffee drinks, light meals, soup, salads, and sandwiches.
● Northern Lights: This dining hall provides a variety of options, including sushi, pizza, and sandwiches, with indoor and outdoor seating.
● Wolfgang Puck Express: Located in Ackerman Union, this restaurant offers Wolfgang Puck’s signature dishes at affordable prices.
Lodging Recommendations
● The Inn at UCLA: This on-campus guest house provides a 24-hour front desk, a business center, and complimentary breakfast.
● UCLA Meyer & Renee Luskin Conference Center: This LEED Platinum-certified hotel offers comfortable accommodations, a fitness center, and a business center. It is conveniently located on campus, close to the symposium venue, allowing for easy access to the events. The on-site restaurant, Plateia, provides a convenient dining option.
● The Ambrose Hotel: Located in nearby Santa Monica, this hotel is a short drive from UCLA and is “a perfect place to stay when visiting the world-famous university.” It offers comfortable accommodations and easy access to Santa Monica’s attractions.