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Clements Library Image Bank

The Clements Library Image Bank, hosted by the University Library, contains a selection of visual materials from the Clements collections, including maps, prints, photographs, and drawings from various periods in early American history. All images may be freely downloaded in high-resolution format.

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Over 1,500 maps of the Americas, both hand-drawn and printed, from the rich collections of the Map Division. 

Maps

A project to catalog, digitize, and present a selection of bird’s-eye prints of American cities held by the Clements Library.

Bird's-Eye View Project

Over 2,300 photographs from the Graphics Division, covering a wide range of photographic types and subjects. 

Photographs

A project to identify and digitize hand-made drawings within manuscript collections. 

Illustrated Manuscripts Project

Over 2,800 prints from the Graphics Division, including portrait prints, historical scenes, and more. 

Prints

A project to digitize pre-1820 manuscript maps from the Map Division holdings. Sponsored by Barry Lawrence Ruderman Antique Maps. 

Manuscript Maps Project