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New Additions to the Thomas Gage Papers Digital Collection

New Additions to the Thomas Gage Papers Digital Collection

by Clements Library | Jan 23, 2026 | Collections, Library Work, Manuscripts, News

The Clements Library Digitization Team invites you to discover additional snapshots of history in this new selection of eighteenth century manuscripts, now accessible online through our Digitized Archival Collections.

2026-2027 Fellowship Applications are open!

2026-2027 Fellowship Applications are open!

by Maggie Vanderford | Nov 3, 2025 | Fellowships, News

The William L. Clements Library is excited to announce that applications for the 2026-2027 Research Fellowships are now open. The Library offers funded research fellowships for a wide array of projects undertaken by graduate students, postdoctoral scholars,...
Colorful 19th-Century Board Games and Toys on View at the Clements Library

Colorful 19th-Century Board Games and Toys on View at the Clements Library

by Isaac Burgdorf | Oct 13, 2025 | Collections, Exhibits, Featured, Graphics, News

Earlier this month, the Clements Library opened our new exhibit, For All Ages, highlighting familiar and unique toys and board games throughout American history. Many were not only fun, but also taught practical skills and moral lessons.

Q&A with Joshua Sulser, New Clements Head of Reader Services

Q&A with Joshua Sulser, New Clements Head of Reader Services

by Isaac Burgdorf | Oct 9, 2025 | Library Work, News

The Clements Library is thrilled to welcome our new Head of Reader Services, Joshua Sulser! In this Q&A, we got a chance to learn more about his path to the Clements, his research interests, and his personal collections.

Introducing the Vogel Collection of Historic Images of Engineering & Industry

Introducing the Vogel Collection of Historic Images of Engineering & Industry

by Sam Huck | Jul 8, 2025 | Acquisitions, Giving, Graphics, Library Work, News

The Graphics Division here at the William L. Clements Library has recently made available the collection of Robert M. Vogel, which contains more than 24,000 items related to industrial and mechanical engineering.

Clements Library announces 2025-2026 Fellowships

Clements Library announces 2025-2026 Fellowships

by Paul Erickson | Jun 3, 2025 | Fellowships, News

The William L. Clements Library is delighted to announce the awardees for the 2025-26 competition for research fellowships. The 31 projects that have been selected to receive fellowship support will bring scholars at all career stages–from undergraduates to...
U-M Clements Library announces a new exhibit on the Battles of Lexington & Concord coinciding with the 250th anniversary

U-M Clements Library announces a new exhibit on the Battles of Lexington & Concord coinciding with the 250th anniversary

by Sam Huck | Apr 17, 2025 | Collections, Exhibits, Manuscripts, News

The William L. Clements Library’s new exhibition, Bloody Work: Lexington and Concord 1775 features historic handwritten letters, documents, and artwork. Opening on April 18, 2025, it commemorates the 250th anniversary of the military hostilities that began the...
New Manuscripts Finding Aids, December 2024

New Manuscripts Finding Aids, December 2024

by Clements Library | Jan 6, 2025 | Acquisitions, Collections, Library Work, Manuscripts, News

The Manuscripts Department has been hard at work making historic hand-written materials available for research. Check out sixteen new finding aids published this past December!

New Graphics Finding Aids: 2024

New Graphics Finding Aids: 2024

by Clements Library | Nov 19, 2024 | Acquisitions, Collections, Graphics, Library Work, News

The past year has been an incredibly busy time for the Clements Library’s Graphics Division, with over 80 new finding aids having been created for a variety of collections that can now be requested for use in the reading room. Let’s take a look at a few highlights!

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