In 1999, Dr. Wally Chung and family made an exceptional gift to the University of British Columbia Library, with their donation of The Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung Collection. In making a generous gift of this unique and extensive research collection, Dr. Chung gives back to Canada something of what he and his family have gained since his grandfather came from China to settle in Victoria more than 100 years ago.What this means for local history is an unbelievable collection of not only primary sources for researchers, but visual artifacts that students and the community can enjoy. It opens the way for how history is seen and understood, from the perspective of those who lived history. How will the Chung Collection reach the world? It will be done so virtually. It has currently hire a librarian/archivist who will redesign its current website using hopefully innovative Web 2.0 technologies. Very much following the spirit of Library 2.0, digital outreach in its purest form.
