by Sam Huck | Sep 16, 2026 | Collections, Exhibits, News
While the word “vote” appears in the United States Constitution 36 times, the meaning and practice of voting has undergone much transformation since the document’s writing. Changes over the course of the nineteenth century influenced how Americans voted and affected the material culture that surrounded voting. Our new exhibition, Who Counts? A History of Voting in America explores civic engagement, the evolution of the electorate, and the experiences of voters on election day throughout American history.
by Sam Huck | Jul 24, 2026 | Acquisitions, Collections, Manuscripts, News
The William L. Clements Library recently acquired an extraordinary archive of 192 original sermons written between 1765 and 1780 by Rev. Joseph Bowman. Held in a private collection, the existence of the papers were previously unknown. The 2,000 page hand-written collection forms a significant corpus of religious writing that coincides with the final years of the First Great Awakening and continues through the American Revolution.
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.
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,...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
