June, 2004

Development goals of the William L. Clements Library

The Clements Library was established in 1922 by the generosity of University of Michigan graduate and Regent William L. Clements. It is housed in a magnificent building architect Albert Kahn considered his personal favorite. It was the very first, separate "rare book library" at a public university in the United States. In terms of the present value of the collections donated by the founder, it represents the single most generous gift ever made to the University of Michigan.

"The Michigan Difference" capital campaign can make the difference as to whether the Clements Library remains one of Michigan's crown jewels or loses its luster.

Highlights of new initiatives in the Clements Library campaign include:

• Name opportunity building addition, adding climate-controlled stacks, auditorium and exhibit spaces for greater public use $20,000,000

• Donor-names acquisition endowment[s] enabling the Clements to continue saving the precious records of our common historical heritage $5,000,000

• Equipment and dedicated (named) staff position to utilize technology to make Clements priceless materials proactively available for classroom use $2,000,000

• Endowment to create a preeminent lectureship in early American History in honor of retired Professor John W. Shy $750,000

• Endowment of a first-in-the-nation permanent Curatorship of American Culinary History $1,500,000

For further details on these, the Clements Library in general, or other fund-raising goals, call 734-764-2347.

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