Bentley Historical Library

1. November 18, 2024

   Proposals sought for Artists in the Archives program

   U-M has launched Artists in the Archives, a new funding program for faculty engaged in creative practice and interested in exploring work inspired by the university’s libraries.

2. May 20, 2024

   It Happened at Michigan — LBJ’s ‘Great Society’ speech at U-M

   When President Lyndon B. Johnson stood before the Class of 1964 at Michigan Stadium, it was the first time a sitting president had stepped foot on the U-M campus.

3. January 11, 2024

   UMSI students design makeover for Bentley Historical Library

   Three School of Information students have designed a makeover for the Bentley Historical Library in an effort to make the physical and digital spaces mirror the approachability of its staff.

4. February 16, 2023

   Alexis A. Antracoli to become Bentley Historical Library director

   Alexis A. Antracoli, an experienced historian, archival expert and diversity, equity and inclusion champion, has been named director of the Bentley Historical Library.

5. January 9, 2023

   Panel to look at Washtenaw County’s African American presence

   The lecture and discussion “Before the Black Action Movement: The U-M African American Student Project, Washtenaw County’s Black Communities, and the Struggle for Inclusion” will take place Jan. 16.

6. August 3, 2022

   Nancy Bartlett named Bentley Historical Library interim director

   Nancy Bartlett, an archivist who has worked in various roles at the Bentley Historical Library for more than three decades has been named the library’s interim director.

7. June 20, 2022

   U-M Black student database through 1970 is now public

   A new public database of African American students created by U-M documents students who attended U-M between 1853 and as recently as 1970.

8. March 30, 2022

   Detroit Observatory reopens with new educational potential

   After a three-year expansion project, the Detroit Observatory is ready for the U-M community and public to again explore the stars. An April 8 symposium will feature the observatory’s past, present and future.

9. March 28, 2022

   Bentley launches African American Student Project

   The Bentley Historical Library has launched a long-term project dedicated to highlighting the history of African Americans at U-M. The centerpiece is a database lof every African American student enrolled between 1853-1956.

10. March 28, 2022

    Committee named to aid search for next Bentley director

    A nine-member advisory committee of faculty members, staff members and a graduate student has been named to assist with the search for the next director of the Bentley Historical Library.

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