Paul Erickson
@mrsidetable.bsky.social
Minnesota, Chicago, Austin. NY, RI, Ann Arbor. Old books, gingham, Saabs, side tables. All opinions my own. RT ≠ endorsement.
Director of the William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan.
Director of the William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan.
It is how they get you.
November 4, 2025 at 11:10 PM
It is how they get you.
Given the limitations placed on applications, the default text in their online application form is kind of funny.
August 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Given the limitations placed on applications, the default text in their online application form is kind of funny.
#SHEAR2025 folks who are looking for an outstanding quick lunch close to the Omni, allow me to recommend Debbie’s (100 Washington St.)
July 18, 2025 at 5:14 PM
#SHEAR2025 folks who are looking for an outstanding quick lunch close to the Omni, allow me to recommend Debbie’s (100 Washington St.)
Best subject line of the summer so far.
June 4, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Best subject line of the summer so far.
April 21, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The last time I bought coffee (3 weeks ago) all of these bags were $9.99/pound. But tell me again how no American consumers will see price increases because of Trump’s tariffs.
February 5, 2025 at 11:22 PM
The last time I bought coffee (3 weeks ago) all of these bags were $9.99/pound. But tell me again how no American consumers will see price increases because of Trump’s tariffs.
“Launch-a player leaving his feet to attack an opponent”
January 3, 2025 at 3:33 AM
“Launch-a player leaving his feet to attack an opponent”
Rule 9, Article 4
January 3, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Rule 9, Article 4
This, from Edward McLaughlin, isn’t exactly the same, but I love it all the same.
December 7, 2024 at 1:59 PM
This, from Edward McLaughlin, isn’t exactly the same, but I love it all the same.
Great session at #SHEAR2024 sponsored by @ClementsLibrary on making new uses of familiar manuscript collections, featuring former library research fellows. Such great work!
July 21, 2024 at 1:39 PM
Great session at #SHEAR2024 sponsored by @ClementsLibrary on making new uses of familiar manuscript collections, featuring former library research fellows. Such great work!
I mean, if that's what you're looking for...
April 25, 2024 at 2:24 PM
I mean, if that's what you're looking for...
No more rhymes! I mean it!
October 24, 2023 at 1:06 AM
No more rhymes! I mean it!
19th century publishers: Look! We have created indestructible books for children!
19th century children: Hold my sippy cup of beer
19th century children: Hold my sippy cup of beer
October 20, 2023 at 2:58 PM
19th century publishers: Look! We have created indestructible books for children!
19th century children: Hold my sippy cup of beer
19th century children: Hold my sippy cup of beer
You know, I went in this place and I couldn’t find a single idiosyncratic Swedish turbo-powered FWD car anywhere.
October 8, 2023 at 9:15 PM
You know, I went in this place and I couldn’t find a single idiosyncratic Swedish turbo-powered FWD car anywhere.
Couple hundred students standing out in the rain to get a free copy of a banned book, courtesy of the U-M Libraries. #thekidsarealright
October 5, 2023 at 5:59 PM
Couple hundred students standing out in the rain to get a free copy of a banned book, courtesy of the U-M Libraries. #thekidsarealright
Is it any coincidence that this ad is only a few pages behind it?
September 15, 2023 at 6:10 PM
Is it any coincidence that this ad is only a few pages behind it?
Given how Phillis Wheatley Peters was given her name, it was a bit off-putting seeing this tour boat named the “Phillis Wheatley” in Boston Harbor last week.
September 6, 2023 at 11:54 PM
Given how Phillis Wheatley Peters was given her name, it was a bit off-putting seeing this tour boat named the “Phillis Wheatley” in Boston Harbor last week.
Hey @dael.bsky.social, here are some images of our recently acquired Eastman College of Business album.
August 9, 2023 at 10:45 PM
Hey @dael.bsky.social, here are some images of our recently acquired Eastman College of Business album.
Look what came in today’s mail! Sure, it’s no “Carwin the Biloquist,” but still.
@waterman.bsky.social
@waterman.bsky.social
July 11, 2023 at 6:42 PM
Look what came in today’s mail! Sure, it’s no “Carwin the Biloquist,” but still.
@waterman.bsky.social
@waterman.bsky.social
I’d like to learn more about Helen Brown, editress (NYC, 1877).
July 4, 2023 at 12:40 PM
I’d like to learn more about Helen Brown, editress (NYC, 1877).