Resources

• Bentley Historical Library

  

  The Library holds the University's archives and an unparalleled collection documenting the history of the state of Michigan, as well as many other materials of historical significance. Holdings include more than 30,000 linear feet of archives and manuscripts, 57,000 printed volumes, 1.5 million photographs and other visual materials, and over 10,000 maps.

  http://bentley.umich.edu

• The University of Michigan, An Encyclopedic Survey

  

  The definitive, multi-part history of the University. More than 400 entries relate the history of U-M's many schools, colleges, departments, programs, organizations, and buildings, as well as the eras of each U-M president. Research for the project began in 1937, when U-M celebrated its 100th year in Ann Arbor. The results were published in four hardbound volumes from 1942 to 1958. In the 1970s and early '80s, many new and updated entries were published. The full Survey has been digitized and put online. A revised and updated digital edition is being prepared in connection with the University's bicentennial in 2017.

  Click here to read the Survey's table of contents.

  http://bentley.umich.edu/research/publications/encycont.php

  Click here to reach the Survey's search page.

  http://quod.lib.umich.edu/u/umsurvey/

• Faculty History Website

  

  A unique and comprehensive database documenting the lives and academic achievements of thousands of Michigan professors dating to the University's earliest days.

  http://um2017.org/faculty-history/