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
Visiting Mackinac: 150 Years of Tourism at Michigan's Fabled Straits
Visiting Mackinac: 150 Years of Tourism at Michigan's Fabled Straits will tell the story of how tourism developed on Mackinac Island and in the adjacent communities of St. Ignace and Mackinaw City.
