The William L. Clements Library highlights its collections with regular exhibits in the Main Hall on the first floor of this classical Albert Kahn building.

Drawing on a wealth of material, including rare books, manuscripts, maps,
prints, and photographs, the exhibits offer unique views of American history--from the Age of Discovery into the 20th century. Located on the main campus of the University of Michigan, the William L. Clements Library is open to the public during regular visiting hours: 1-4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information about the William L. Clements Library, click on the link at the top of this page.

PAST EVENTS AND EXHIBITS

500 Years of American Grapes and Wines: The Literature of a Remarkable Journey

February 16 through May 29, 2009

This exhibit featured books and ephemera that define the history of American wine-making from early failures and disasters to ultimate emergence in the twentieth century of wines and a wine industry second to none.

The Old Girl Network: Charity Cookbooks and the Empowerment of Women

June 2 through October 3, 2008

This exhibit featured cookbooks on many themes with an emphasis on female empowerment, and the linked website documenting the exhibit features a selection of those cookbook images.

A to Z: An Alphabet of Regional and Ethnic Culinary Traditions

March 26 through June 1, 2007

From African American to Zuni, showing our diversity of holdings in this area. The Second Biennial Symposium was also held at this time, more information on which can be found under the Symposium link at the top of the page.

Patriotic Fare: Bunker Hill Pickles, Abe Lincoln Tomatoes, Washington Crisps and Uncle Sam Apples

July 5 through September 29, 2006

This exhibition explored the use of patriotic symbols to promote various food products.

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Dedication of the Janice Bluestein Longone Culinary Archive and Inauguration of the Longone Center for American Culinary Research

May 13 - 15, 2005

This is one of the most notable events in the history of the Clements Library and culinary history in general. The First Biennial Symposium was also held at this time, more information on which can be found under the Symposium link at the top of the page.

The Iceman Cometh...and Goeth!

June 8 through October 1, 2004

An exhibition exploring the American ice industry, from early New England pond ice harvesting to mechanical refrigeration.