NEWSWORTHY
Visit clements.umich.edu and browse our newly redesigned website! With a mobile-friendly layout and a fresh design that meets U-M standards for accessibility, it is now easier than ever to explore our collections, publications, and programs. Read a brief summary of key improvements.
Benjamin West’s iconic painting "The Death of General Wolfe" has returned to permanent display here at the Clements Library.

Plan a visit soon to take in this epic work of art. View our display of related primary sources from the 1759 Battle of Québec and the life of James Wolfe through February 7.

Volunteer Derek Brereton examined three examples of the same Spanish imperial symbolism found in some of our oldest collection items.  Read more.
CLEMENTS LIBRARY FELLOWS
New this year, introducing Digital Fellowships and a reduced distance requirement for visiting researchers. Learn more about all our current opportunities and how to apply. Fellows are encouraged to write a guest blog post or present a brown bag talk related to their research.
Price Fellow Morgan McCullough discusses some traces of women's breastfeeding experiences from the Clements Library archives. Read the post.
Huw Davies will discuss his current research as recipient of the Howard H. Peckham Fellowship. Davies is studying Clements Library collections to help illustrate Henry Clinton's thinking on war and how he influenced the direction of the British Army in the American Revolutionary War.
EXHIBITIONS
NOW OPEN
The Best of the West: Western Americana at the Clements Library
Inspired by the work of scholar and antiquarian book dealer William S. Reese, this exhibition highlights Western Americana in our collections. Featuring narratives of travel, settlement, and Native American relations, and including works in Spanish, German, and French, the selections represent some of the rarest and most significant 18th and 19th century sources on the American West.  Learn more and check open hours.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 ONLY
Veterans Week Pop-up Exhibit
From the Front
This pop-up exhibit features paintings, drawings, letters, journals and other materials created by veterans from the Revolutionary War through World War II.

Join us for this special one-day display in the Norton Strange Townshend Room at the Clements Library, Friday, November 15 from 10am to 4pm. Learn more.
EVENTS
Thank you, Clements Library Associates!
In recognition of their support, our donors are invited to attend Conversation with the Curators on Wednesday, November 13 at 6pm at the Clements Library. Enjoy an in-depth look inside our newest exhibit, "The Best of the West" with Director Kevin Graffagnino.

Become an Associate or Renew Today! You can also contact Anne Bennington-Helber (734-764-5864) with questions or to give.
Behind the Scenes Tours of the Clements Library
Friday, November 15, 11am - Register

Friday, December 6, 11am - Register

Friday, December 20, 11am - Register

Clements Library Exhibits and the Avenir Foundation Room are open free to the public on Fridays from 10am to 4pm.
Closed 11/28-11/29 for Thanksgiving. View all open hours .
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