William L. Clements Library
@clementslibrary.bsky.social
The William L. Clements Library collects, preserves, and makes available historical resources about the Americas, with particular strengths in 18th and 19th century American history.
The library is open for research by appointment.
clements.umich.edu
The library is open for research by appointment.
clements.umich.edu
Spend a day with Clements Associate Curator of Manuscripts, Jayne Ptolemy!
Want to learn more about Jayne’s path to the Clements and the work that she does here? Read the corresponding post on our blog, the Clements Chronicles: myumi.ch/w9eAk
Want to learn more about Jayne’s path to the Clements and the work that she does here? Read the corresponding post on our blog, the Clements Chronicles: myumi.ch/w9eAk
November 12, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Spend a day with Clements Associate Curator of Manuscripts, Jayne Ptolemy!
Want to learn more about Jayne’s path to the Clements and the work that she does here? Read the corresponding post on our blog, the Clements Chronicles: myumi.ch/w9eAk
Want to learn more about Jayne’s path to the Clements and the work that she does here? Read the corresponding post on our blog, the Clements Chronicles: myumi.ch/w9eAk
“Metamorphosis, or a Transformation of Pictures with Poetical Explanations for the Amusement of Young Persons” (1807) is a unique and interactive children’s book, featuring folding pages that transform images and tell a story with religious and moral themes. #ChildrensBookWeek
November 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
“Metamorphosis, or a Transformation of Pictures with Poetical Explanations for the Amusement of Young Persons” (1807) is a unique and interactive children’s book, featuring folding pages that transform images and tell a story with religious and moral themes. #ChildrensBookWeek
Just like today, historical board games aimed towards young children often combined education with activities that improve fine motor skills.
In “The Magic Blackboard” (Circa 1900), notches on the tiles push down on a spring mechanism, revealing the name of the pictured animal.
In “The Magic Blackboard” (Circa 1900), notches on the tiles push down on a spring mechanism, revealing the name of the pictured animal.
October 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Just like today, historical board games aimed towards young children often combined education with activities that improve fine motor skills.
In “The Magic Blackboard” (Circa 1900), notches on the tiles push down on a spring mechanism, revealing the name of the pictured animal.
In “The Magic Blackboard” (Circa 1900), notches on the tiles push down on a spring mechanism, revealing the name of the pictured animal.