Past Stories

Jack Kevorkian's collection of papers, art, photographs, and more is now at the Bentley, showcasing the controversial life of an artist, a composer, and a person who drastically moved the needle in the right-to-die discussion.

In 1902, teetotaler Carrie Nation came to Ann Arbor to further the cause of temperance. Her fight paved the way for Prohibition and the expanded role of women in the political landscape.

An Ann Arbor memorial has been painted over for years. Bentley materials reveal what's underneath all those layers.

What does the quote on the front of Angell Hall mean, and why is it there?

Elizabeth Bauer’s collection reveals the crucial work of a tireless advocate.

Approximately 400 glass plate negatives documenting the history and work of the Detroit News through the late 19th century and early 20th century recently came to the Bentley.

A telegram in the Bentley’s archives reveals a Jewish scientist on the run from Nazi persecutors, and a U-M dean keen to recruit a brilliant mind.

Using an array of high-tech software and hardware, U-M Professor Peter Sparling creates a 3-D dance experience that challenges where and how such performances are archived.

Josephine Gomon was whip-smart, headstrong, and a behind-the-scenes force in Detroit politics at a time when women weren’t expected to do much beyond the kitchen.

Historical materials meet everyone's favorite search engine in this issue's notes from Bentley Director Terrence J. McDonald.