Clarke Historical Library
The Clarke collects, preserves, and makes accessible CMU's unique historical research collections for the benefit of CMU students, faculty, staff, and society. We collect the history of Michigan and the Old Northwest Territory, children's literature, and the history of Central Michigan University. We are open to all and invite you to explore our special collections in person and online.
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All of the Clarke's rare books and archival collections.
Detailed guides to our archival and manuscript collections
Historical Michigan newspapers digitized by the Clarke
Michigan newspaper collection digitized by the Clarke
Events
Death of an American King: the fall of the Mormon kingdom on Beaver Island
We are pleased to welcome James P. Hill to speak about his novel.In this new novel, a future CMU professor explores the unresolved issues behind the conspiracy to assassinate King James Jesse Strang of Beaver island in 1856.
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