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140 for 140: Snapshots of Our History – September 7, 2017
The University of Manitoba was first founded on February 28, 1877, becoming the first degree-granting body in Western Canada. Over the course of the University’s 140th year, Archives & Special Collections will be sharing 140 historical images of the University of Manitoba.
As the academic term gets under way, we’re sharing this archived photo from UMSU University Centre.
![De-confusion Centre was set up in UMSU University Centre to help students navigate campus.<br />
Source: University of Manitoba Archives & Special Collections](http://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/DeconfusionCentre.jpg)
De-confusion Centre was set up in UMSU University Centre to help students navigate campus.
Source: University of Manitoba Archives & Special Collections
![The University of Manitoba Bookstore, 1966-1972.<br />
Source: University of Manitoba Archives & Special Collections](http://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/bookstore3.png)
The University of Manitoba Bookstore, 1966-1972.
Source: University of Manitoba Archives & Special Collections
![The University of Manitoba Bookstore, 1966-1972.<br />
Source: University of Manitoba Archives & Special Collections](http://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/bookstore2.png)
The University of Manitoba Bookstore, 1966-1972.
Source: University of Manitoba Archives & Special Collections
![The University of Manitoba Bookstore, 1966-1972.<br />
Source: University of Manitoba Archives & Special Collections](http://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/bookstore1.png)
The University of Manitoba Bookstore, 1966-1972.
Source: University of Manitoba Archives & Special Collections
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