Remixing Detroit History
Fall 2016

The Dan Sicko papers at the Bentley spotlight the battle to reclaim Detroit as a cultural contributor and to reveal the real roots of electronic funk.

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Court of Awe

The inspiring, pioneering career of Cornelia Kennedy earned her the title of “First Lady of the Michigan Judiciary.” Now, the papers of the first woman appointed to the federal bench in Michigan have come to the Bentley.

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The Bearded Barnstormers of Benton Harbor
Fall 2016

It was a big deal when the long-haired boys of the House of David baseball team came to town.

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Camp Collection
Fall 2016

Dave Camp, who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1991 to 2015, has donated the collected materials from his 24 years in office to the University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library.

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“That Stupid Display”
Fall 2016

Heads almost rolled when students started performing the wave in Michigan Stadium in the early 1980s. An archived memo at the Bentley shows the fury of then Athletic Director Don Canham’s reaction.

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Here’s the Story of a Lovely Lady
Spring 2016

You know Ann B. Davis as Alice the housekeeper, the beloved heart of The Brady Bunch. But you may not know the two-time Emmy winner, author, and comedienne left Hollywood to pursue a life at the center of a different home–one founded on the tenets of the Episcopal faith.

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Lens on Gibson
Spring 2016

In the Spring 2016 issue of Collections, we showcased the work of turn-of-the-century photographer John Jefferson Gibson. His images of the University of Michigan give viewers a glimpse into rarely before seen interiors, classes, people, and more. In addition to what’s in the magazine, here’s a look at more gems from his work, which spans… Complete Story