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Founded in 1905, NUS and NUS Libraries mark a momentous milestone in 2025—120 years of transformative impact on our community. As part of the NUS120 celebrations, NUS Libraries invites you to join us in commemorating this remarkable journey. From the unveiling of 120 stories that showcase our rich history to a host of exciting activities, there’s something for everyone to discover and celebrate!
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120 Stories
120 Stories: Celebrating Our Transformative Journey through NUS Libraries’ Collections
120 Stories offers a glimpse into the diverse and invaluable collections that have shaped our academic landscape over the years. Each story provides a unique perspective on our collections and materials seen through the lens of a librarian.
The Literary Legacy of Lee Hung Ben (1914-1991): A Lasting Contribution to Singaporean and Malaysian Chinese Literature Studies
Discover the legacy of Lee Hung Ben 李宏贲—the “Literary Marathoner” whose lifelong passion for writing shaped Chinese literature in the region. Upon his passing, his son donated Lee’s collection to NUS Chinese Library, comprising over 700 titles of Chinese literature from Singapore and Malaysia. In 1992, a special catalogue on the bibliography of books titled 李宏贲先生赠书目录 [List of books donated by Mr Lee Hung Ben] was compiled to commemorate his generous contribution.
Irene Ong’s Peranakan Playscripts: Celebrating the Peranakan Cultural Legacy
Irene Ong is a Peranakan who is passionate about keeping the Peranakan culture alive. Growing up, she loved listening to her grandaunts’ stories. These became the inspiration for her playscripts, written in both Baba Malay (with English translation) and English. Step into Peranakan nostalgia with Irene Ong’s plays, which offer a window into a Peranakan family life through stories of indomitable matriarchs, the ubiquitous maid, the modern daughter-in-law, the nosey aunts and many more amusing characters.
Noreen Chan Private Papers Collection: Photos of the Past
Dr Noreen Chan came one day with an armful of papers and books. She brought a wide range of materials—photo albums of her family, family trees she created, recipe books and note books recording family events. This story is the first in a series on Dr Chan’s private papers collection. Through two photo albums, she provides a glimpse into the lives of a Singapore Peranakan family in the 1920s to 1960s.
Noreen Chan Private Papers Collection: Recipe books of Elsie Chia
This is the second in a series of stories about Noreen Chan Private Papers collection. Dr Chan offered three recipe books written and compiled by her grandmother, Elsie Chia. Two of these recipe books were likely to have been compiled from 1930s to 1970s. Beyond the delicious food these Nyonyas cook, the heritage of Peranakan cuisine is kept alive through these handwritten recipes, sharing of memories and a deep passion for cooking.
Noreen Chan Private Papers Collection: Chia Keng Tye’s Notebooks
In the third story from the Noreen Chan Private Papers collection series, we come to the notebooks which were records Chia Keng Tye, Dr Chan’s great grandfather, kept on family milestones and significant events including the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and the Japanese Occupation. Reading Chia’s notebooks along with Dr Chan’s photo album and Elsie Chia’s recipe books, the story of a Peranakan family in the 1920s-1950s come alive.
Calendar of Upcoming Activities
#ICYMI: Revisit our past activities
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NUSearch+: New Doors to Discovery
14 January 2025, 3 pm - 4 pm
Ideate
NUS120
Researcher Unbound
Search
EVENT
Birding in Wartime: Documenting Avian Fauna in Singapore's Changi Prison
15 January 2025, 2 pm - 3 30 pm
Biodiversity
Communicate
Create & Impact
Ideate
NUS120
NUSOne
Public
Researcher Unbound+
EVENT
Decolonial Dialogues: Reclaiming the Narrative of Malay Women
12 February 2025, 3 30 pm - 5 pm
Decolonial
NUS120
NUSOne
Researcher Unbound+
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Celebrating Our Present, Past and Future - Searching for NUS' History
18 February 2025, 10 am - 11 am
NUS120
Researcher Unbound
EVENT
The Heartland Market – Go Vocal for Local
19 February 2025, 10 am - 5 45 pm
NUS120
NUSOne
Researcher Unbound+
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“Manufacture and Supply, Science and Regulation Towards High-Quality Medicinal Products” Book Launch
18 March 2025, 3 pm - 5 pm
NUS120
Researcher Unbound+
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Lion City’s Dharma: Tracing Buddhism in Singapore
1 October 2025, 3 pm - 5 pm
NUS120
Public
Researcher Unbound+
