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William L. Clements Library
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The William L. Clements Library collects, preserves, and makes available historical resources about the Americas, with particular strengths in 18th and 19th century American history.

The library is open for research by appointment.

clements.umich.edu
The early trivia game “World’s Educator” (W.S. Reed Toy Co. 1887) utilizes a spinning wheel to point players towards the answers to various questions.

#Trivia
November 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Spend a day with Clements Associate Curator of Manuscripts, Jayne Ptolemy!

Want to learn more about Jayne’s path to the Clements and the work that she does here? Read the corresponding post on our blog, the Clements Chronicles: myumi.ch/w9eAk
November 12, 2025 at 8:47 PM
“Metamorphosis, or a Transformation of Pictures with Poetical Explanations for the Amusement of Young Persons” (1807) is a unique and interactive children’s book, featuring folding pages that transform images and tell a story with religious and moral themes. #ChildrensBookWeek
November 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM