Clements Treasures: Mixed Race HeritageJoin curators from the Clements Library to see, read, and ask questions about a curated collection of the Library’s historical manuscripts, photos, and books by and about mixed race people. Some of the materials deal with our very difficult history and legacy of slavery and racism, and other materials show the […]
Brunch History at Midland Center for the ArtsPlease join the talented staff members of the William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan, Jakob Dopp and Sierra Laddusaw, to explore the Gerald T. and Charlotte B. Maxson Ephemera Collection. Gerald “Jerry” and Charlotte Maxson of Midland collected Victorian Trade Cards. The heyday for Victorian […]
<h2 data-pm-slice="1 1 Asheesh Kapur Siddique is an assistant professor in the Department of History at UMass Amherst. He is a historian of early America, early modern Europe, and the British Empire whose research and pedagogy explore the role of collecting, managing, and using knowledge of the history of state formation and governance. Professor Siddique’s first book, The […]
Guided Tour of the U-M Clements Library. Join us for a guided tour to learn more about the Clements' early American history collections. Highlights include viewing of Benjamin West's iconic painting "Death of General Wolfe," a Revolutionary War-era trunk that once housed General Gage's papers, and more! To register or get more information about this […]
Finals Study Days - December 10Join us in the Avenir Foundation Reading Room to study for finals. View our beautiful building, peruse our exhibit "An Ungentle Art: Pat Oliphant and the American Tradition of Political Satire," and take a break with some snacks and crafts! No registration required, first come first serve.
