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  • Fellowships

    The Bentley Historical Library offers fellowships to support research in particular areas of study. The scope and eligibility for each fellowship is different, so please read below for more information, including how to apply. Gunnar Birkerts Fellowship in Architectural History Scope and Eligibility Fellowships are open to students and scholars working on studies of architectural…

  • Records Management

    Welcome The Bentley Historical Library is home to the historical records of the University of Michigan. The University Archives preserves records that provide evidence of the policies and decisions chronicling the university’s growth and development, the creation of academic programs, research, student life, the physical campus, and the traditions that comprise the University’s 200-year legacy….

  • Catalogs & Databases

    Bentley catalogs and databases can help you take a deep-dive on a specific subject or into a particular format, but they do not reflect the entirety of Bentley collections. For a full representation of Bentley holdings, please use the U-M Library Search, the official catalog for the University of Michigan library system. Alumnae Survey Data…

  • Research

    The Bentley Historical Library is open to all researchers, including the general public. If you have questions, please contact the Reference team at bentley.ref@umich.edu or 734-764-3482, option 2 during our business hours, Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm. Frequently Asked Questions How do I request an item to see in person? Do I need an appointment?…

  • New Collections

    Through papers, photographs, scrapbooks, yearbooks, letters, and more, the Bentley is continually adding to its vast holdings. New items are added quarterly. Some recent accessions from the past six months are listed below, with the exception of University of Michigan record groups. To search for specific materials in the Bentley, please use the U-M Library…

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    View from the Diag to North University Avenue Ivory Photo Collection, circa 1930. BL003810