University of British Columbia alumnus Robert Murray recently returned a library book he had checked out 64 years ago, along with a letter of explanation and a $100 cheque. UBC University Librarian Susan Parker believes this marks a new record for overdue books at UBC. Murray’s note described Camping and Woodcraft as a “treasure,” which he reread many times and credits with saving his and his son’s lives when lost in the woods. “He could have just mailed the book back without saying anything, but the fact that he shared his story was really special,” said Parker. Since UBC eliminated most overdue fines in 2020, Murray’s cheque will go toward other backlogged fees.
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