University of Michigan Heritage Project

The Campus that Never Was

In 1838, a brilliant architect designed a campus for Michigan. It was never built.

For the 40 acres that would become the Michigan Diag, Davis imagined botanic gardens on

Truly a magnificent design.

– John D. Pierce, state superintendent of education

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“These Young Americans”

^“When Japanese Americans were willing to wash dishes and stock shelves, the University opened its doors. When they applied as students, the doors closed.^”
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When Japanese Americans were willing to wash dishes and stock shelves, the University opened its doors. When they applied as students, the doors closed.
Invitation to a Nazi

^“Should he be allowed to use a University facility to shout his diatribe?^”
– U-M student Lloyd Graff

George Lincoln Rockwell’s appearance at Michigan became a classic battle in microcosm over the proper role of the First Amendment on a college campus.
The Assassin’s Widow

^“I’m just like everybody else, and I’ve had more than enough.^”
– Marina Oswald

Marina Oswald was an unlikely but welcomed Michigan student.

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