August 2021
The Clements Bookworm: Michilimackinac, “Where archaeology and history meet”
The Clements Bookworm is a webinar series in which panelists discuss history topics. In this episode, Lynn Evans, archaeologist at Mackinac State Historic Parks, will discuss how archaeology and history are used to gain a more complete picture of life on the fur trade frontier at Fort Michilimackinac. Built by the French in 1715, acquired by the British in 1761 and demolished by them in 1781, Michilimackinac has been the site of historical and archaeological research since 1959.
Register ›September 2021
“Adopt a Piece of History” Fest (Save the Date)
Mark your calendar to join us for a special event highlighting the historic materials and philanthropic impact of our Adopt a Piece of History program on Thursday, September 9! This digital and commemorative program strengthens the Clements Library's collections and presents the opportunity to recognize donors and honor others through a Virtual Bookplate. More details and a Zoom link will become available in August. This is a virtual program, but an in-person aspect may be announced closer to the event date, contingent upon new developments in University of Michigan policy on public access to our building.
Find out more ›The Clements Bookworm: The Hacke ‘Pirate’ Atlas with Fellows Chet Van Duzer & Danny Zborover
The Clements Bookworm is a webinar series in which panelists discuss history topics. In this episode, past Fellows Chet Van Duzer and Danny Zborover discuss their research on the Clements Library's Hacke Atlas—a late 17th century manuscript atlas drawn from captured Spanish sea charts and one of multiple copies produced by English mapmaker William Hacke. Van Duzer will explain indications of the locations of shipwrecks in Hacke Atlases and how information about the treasure on those wrecks was later added. Zborover shares what the Hacke Atlas can tell us about the deep roots of entanglements between the Chontal Indigenous people in southern Mexico, and English, French, and Dutch pirates.
Register ›October 2021
The Clements Bookworm: Online Event for History Lovers
The Clements Bookworm is a webinar series in which panelists discuss history topics. Recommended books, articles, and other resources are provided in each session as we vary between formats: Reader Panel, Author Conversation, Collectors Corner, and Fellow Spotlight. Live attendees are encouraged to post comments and questions, respond to polls, and add to our conversation and camaraderie.
Register ›November 2021
The Clements Bookworm: Online Event for History Lovers
The Clements Bookworm is a webinar series in which panelists discuss history topics. Recommended books, articles, and other resources are provided in each session as we vary between formats: Reader Panel, Author Conversation, Collectors Corner, and Fellow Spotlight. Live attendees are encouraged to post comments and questions, respond to polls, and add to our conversation and camaraderie.
Register ›December 2021
The Clements Bookworm: Online Event for History Lovers
The Clements Bookworm is a webinar series in which panelists discuss history topics. Recommended books, articles, and other resources are provided in each session as we vary between formats: Reader Panel, Author Conversation, Collectors Corner, and Fellow Spotlight. Live attendees are encouraged to post comments and questions, respond to polls, and add to our conversation and camaraderie.
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