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.
Search for materials in the Clarke
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.
Documents and books digitized by the Clarke.
Curated, topical exhibits of Clarke collections.
Events
Clarke Speaker Series - Award-Winning Author, Laurie Halse Anderson on "Rebellion 1776"
Hear Anderson speak about her newest YA novel, Rebellion 1776, which explores the chaotic time of the start of the American Revolution in Boston through the eyes of a servant girl.
