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Living with Pride
Ruth Ellis forged a path for people in the LGBTQ community, as one of the oldest “out” lesbians in Detroit, until her death at age 101.
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Fields of Gold
One researcher’s quest to resurrect a nearly extinct type of rye seed started in the archives, but quickly expanded beyond them. Learn about this forgotten chapter of Michigan agricultural history.
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Teaching Black History
An adult-education class brought Black history to life in a Depression-era Ann Arbor classroom. Newspaper clippings pasted inside a scrapbook showcase the excellence of Black Americans.
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Language Lessons
What do you do when the descriptions of archival collections are outdated, even racist? A new initiative at the Bentley is tackling a strategic, long-term fix.
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Thousands of Ann Arbor Photos
Historical photos of Ann Arbor and surrounding communities are now available digitally as part of the Bentley Historical Library’s contribution to the Ann Arbor Bicentennial.
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The Business of the Hour
Belford Lawson’s work as a lawyer and activist changed the course of civil rights in the United States. His incredible story is told, in part, through archived materials at the Bentley.
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“A Fuller Spectrum of Voices”
A new collection from the National Conference of Artists (NCA), Michigan Chapter showcases the organization’s infrastructure and support for Black artists across the state of Michigan.
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