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Adopt a Piece of History

Honor a loved one or commemorate a special event with a tribute through our Adopt a Piece of History program. Your gift will be acknowledged via a virtual bookplate. Digital bookplates are flexible and can bear the name of the individual being honored or remembered, as well as the name of the thoughtful donor. Your support strengthens our collections by helping with acquisitions, conservation, digitization and other priorities of the Clements Library.

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This digital and commemorative program is a wonderful way to convey your personal commitment to the study of history and preservation of past knowledge and voices. Adoptions are an excellent way to commemorate an occasion, celebrate a milestone, or honor a great achievement.

Please explore the available tributes highlighted below!

Do you have something in particular in mind? We are always happy to help identify more historical materials needing support that are meaningful to yourself or a loved one. To discuss your ideas or if you have any other questions, please contact: 

Anne Bennington-Helber, Assistant Director of Development 
abhelber@umich.edu / 734-649-3370

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Advanced Studies for Those Using the Dressmakers’ Magic Scale (1888)

$50 | Books

Slate Pictures for the Instruction and Amusement of the Young. New York: Moore & Nims, undated.

$50 | Books

This almanac and song book was published annually by Merchant's Gargling Oil Company, best known for its cure-all salve advertised throughout: "A Liniment for Man and Beast."

“Merchant’s Gargling Oil Songster,” 1890.

$80 | Books, Graphics

Custom-fitted enclosures, wrappers, and boxes provide protection for fragile collection items while they are handled or on the shelf. This adoption sponsors the staff time and acid-free material, including a board and cloth outer shell, necessary for a three-part wrap style box.

Custom Archival Box – Three-Part Wrap

$100 | Conservation

Samuel Burrier Cypher Book, 1821-1822

$100 | Manuscripts

Conservation of the Thomas Gage papers (1754-1807), Vol. 104 (American Series) June 10-July 29, 1771

$175 | Conservation, Manuscripts

We are seeking contributors to help offset the costs of unhinging and re-boxing approximately 23,000 manuscripts in 172 volumes from the Thomas Gage Papers. This donation of $175 will support work on English Series Volume 4, featuring materials dating from April to October 1765.

Conservation of the Thomas Gage papers (1754-1807), Vol. 110 (American Series) April – May 14, 1772

$175 | Conservation, Manuscripts

We are seeking contributors to help offset the costs of unhinging and re-boxing approximately 23,000 manuscripts in 172 volumes from the Thomas Gage Papers. This donation of $175 will support work on English Series Volume 4, featuring materials dating from April to October 1765.

Conservation of the Thomas Gage papers (1754-1807), Vol. 3 (English Series), December 1764 – April 15, 1765

$175 | Conservation, Manuscripts

We are seeking contributors to help offset the costs of unhinging and re-boxing approximately 23,000 manuscripts in 172 volumes from the Thomas Gage Papers. This donation of $175 will support work on English Series Volume 4, featuring materials dating from April to October 1765.

Conservation of the Thomas Gage papers (1754-1807), Vol. 5 (American Series) January-March, 1760

$175 | Conservation, Manuscripts