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William L. Clements Library @clementslibrary.bsky.social · 3d

The first National Woman’s Rights Convention began on #ThisDayInHistory in 1850. Somewhere around 1,000 people attended this historic event in Worcester, Massachusetts, including those pictured here: Lucy Stone, Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, and William Lloyd Garrison.

Cartes de visite portrait of Lucy Stone. [ca. 1870?] “Suffragist and abolitionist Lucy Stone was a key organizer of the first National Woman’s Rights Convention in Worcester, Massachusetts.”

Engraved portrait of Frederick Douglass from “Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass, an American slave.” / Written by himself. After being the only African American man to attend the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention, Civil rights leader Frederick Douglass spoke at the 1850 National Woman’s Rights Convention.

Cartes de visite portrait, likely of Sojourner Truth. [1870?]. “Sojourner Truth attended the first National Woman’s Rights Convention in 1850, giving her famous “Ain’t I a Woman?” speech the following year in Akron, Ohio.”

Cartes de visite portrait of William Lloyd Garrison, [ca. 1872]. “William Lloyd Garrison, creator of the abolitionist newspaper The Liberator, served on the National Woman's Rights Central Committee and argued that suffrage should be a central goal”

William L. Clements Library @clementslibrary.bsky.social · 5d

This game and others are available for viewing in our current exhibit “For All Ages,” open weekdays from 12-4 pm through December 23 and available online here: myumi.ch/9pXxV 🔗

For All Ages - UM Clements Library

The exhibition For All Ages, on view October 3-December 23, highlights familiar and unique toys and board games throughout American history.

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William L. Clements Library @clementslibrary.bsky.social · 5d

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.

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William L. Clements Library @clementslibrary.bsky.social · 7d

📆: October 26, 11 am-5 pm
📍: Michigan Union, Rogel Ballroom

William L. Clements Library @clementslibrary.bsky.social · 7d

The annual Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair is only a week away! Tickets for this event are $5, but students get in free!

Last year, Clements intern Milo Boatwright purchased “The Little Prince” as a gift for his mom. Stop by and see what treasures you can find!

Woman holding a copy of Antoine De Saint-Exupéry’s “The Little Prince.”

“45th Annual Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair Michigan Union” with a decorative border and a pile of antique books in the bottom left corner.

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William L. Clements Library @clementslibrary.bsky.social · 10d

Mrs. N. F. Mossell and other African American women poets are discussed in Clements Curator of Books Emi Hastings’ Quarto article, “African American Woman Writers” accessible here: myumi.ch/n19GA (page 11).

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William L. Clements Library @clementslibrary.bsky.social · 10d

Mrs. N.F. Mossell’s “The Work of the Afro-American Woman” (1894) is a collection of essays and poems recognizing the achievements of African American women. This book includes poems by women other than Mrs. Mossell, including the pictured “Afmerica” by Mrs. Mary Ash Lee. #BlackPoetryDay

Mrs. Mary Ash Lee’s poem “Afmerica” printed in Mrs. N. F. Mossell’s “The Work of the Afro-American Woman” (1894).

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Ypsilanti District Library @ypsilibrary.org · 11d

We're ~hooked~ on your right to read. 🎣

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William L. Clements Library @clementslibrary.bsky.social · 12d

This game and others are available for viewing in our current exhibit “For All Ages,” open weekdays from 12-4 pm through December 23 and available online here: myumi.ch/9pXxV 🔗

For All Ages - UM Clements Library

The exhibition For All Ages, on view October 3-December 23, highlights familiar and unique toys and board games throughout American history.

myumi.ch

William L. Clements Library @clementslibrary.bsky.social · 12d

“The Mansion of Happiness: An Instructive Moral and Entertaining Amusement” (Ives & Co. 1864), the first true board game in America, has players encounter virtues, vices, and other obstacles that help them move forward or away from the “Mansion of Happiness.”

Center square of “Mansions of Happiness.” Salem: S. B. Ives. Boston: D.P. Ives & Co. 1864. Depicts multiple girls in colorful dresses and an eagle holding a ribbon with the title of the game written on it.

Game board tiles of poverty, temperance, passion, and charity. From “Mansions of Happiness.” Salem: S. B. Ives. Boston: D.P. Ives & Co. 1864.

Game board tiles of justice, piety, honesty, the pillory, and humility. From “Mansions of Happiness.” Salem: S. B. Ives. Boston: D.P. Ives & Co. 1864.

Cover of the “Mansions of Happiness.” Salem: S. B. Ives. Boston: D.P. Ives & Co. 1864.

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William L. Clements Library @clementslibrary.bsky.social · 13d

Our newest exhibit, For All Ages, highlights familiar and unique toys and board games throughout American history.

The exhibit was co-curated by Clements Curator of Maps & Graphics Sierra Laddusaw and Graphics Division Cataloger Jakob Dopp. Read about their experience here: myumi.ch/15kwy

“For All Ages Exhibition 10/3-12/23 Clements Library University of Michigan.” Background image: Famous paintings. Cincinnati: Fireside Game Co., Cincinnati Game Co., successors. 1897.

William L. Clements Library @clementslibrary.bsky.social · 17d

The Clements Library is thrilled to welcome our new Head of Reader Services, Joshua Sulser! 📚

In this Q&A, we got a chance to learn more about his path to the Clements, his research interests, and his personal collections.

Read the interview here: myumi.ch/G28wp

Q&A with Joshua Sulser, New Clements Head of Reader Services - UM Clements Library

The Clements Library is thrilled to welcome our new Head of Reader Services, Joshua Sulser! In this Q&A, we got a chance to learn more about his path to the Clements, his research interests, and his p...

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Denise Kiernan | Author, etc. @denisekiernan.com · 18d

Latest newsletter is live. American Revolution. Microphotography. Worldbuilding.
You know. The usual.

#writingcommunity #history #booksky #amwriting

Denise Is Curious: A Little Bit of News, But Not Too Much, From From Denise Kiernan

Exploring curiosity, creativity, and culture with weekly insights and thoughtful perspectives on writing, history, and living an intentional life.

newsletter.denisekiernan.com

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U-M Library @umichlibrary.bsky.social · 17d

10/16 4-6pm: At next week's Third Thursdays at the Library, our monthly open house, view spooky items from our collections! Collect a stamp from each of the four Hatcher locations—Asia Library, Clark Library, International Studies, & Special Collections Research Center—to win a prize! myumi.ch/egXd2

Three Philippine amulets and a character from a 13-14th century scroll.

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William L. Clements Library @clementslibrary.bsky.social · 18d

This game and others are available for viewing in our newest exhibit “For All Ages,” open weekdays from 12-4 pm through December 23 and available online here: myumi.ch/9pXxV

For All Ages - UM Clements Library

The exhibition For All Ages, on view October 3-December 23, highlights familiar and unique toys and board games throughout American history.

myumi.ch

William L. Clements Library @clementslibrary.bsky.social · 18d

The Fortune Teller: A Novel and Exciting Game (Milton Bradley Co., 1905) utilizes a spinning wheel to reveal players’ fortunes, relying on chance to ensure that no two plays were alike.

Exhibit Spotlight of “Fortune Teller: a Novel and Exciting Game. Springfield, MA: Milton Bradley Co. 1905.” from the ‘For All Ages’ exhibit at the Clements Library.

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U-M Library @umichlibrary.bsky.social · 20d

For #BannedBooksWeek, October 5-11, join us in reading and advocating for the freedom to read diverse literature. We'll even share a few book titles to get you started: https://myumi.ch/9pQyg

Censorship is so 1984. Read for your rights.

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William L. Clements Library @clementslibrary.bsky.social · 22d

It’s game day! GO BLUE! 💙💛

📷: University of Michigan football games. From the David V. Tinder Collection of Michigan Photography, Real Photo Postcard Series.

#michiganhomecoming #GoBlue #michiganfootball

Spectators at a University of Michigan football game forming a block M at a 1907 game. From the David V. Tinder Collection of Michigan Photography, Real Photo Postcard Series.

University of Michigan football players tackling each other for the ball. “1909.9 Lyndon.” From the David V. Tinder Collection of Michigan Photography, Real Photo Postcard Series.

William L. Clements Library @clementslibrary.bsky.social · 25d

Register for the Clements Bookworm here: myumi.ch/3QjMV

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Clements Bookworm: Online Event for History Lovers. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Panelists and featured guests discuss history topics with Angela Oonk '94 in this webinar series. Recommended books, articles, and other resources are provided in each session. Inspired by the traditi...

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William L. Clements Library @clementslibrary.bsky.social · 25d

Happy LGBT History Month! We’re thrilled to host author of “Feeling Singular” and Clements fellow Ben Bascom on the Bookworm on 10/17.

Bascom examines early U.S. texts through the lens of queer theory to uncover how moments of individuality challenge social norms often smoothed over by history.

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William L. Clements Library @clementslibrary.bsky.social · 26d

🔗 Register here: myumi.ch/9pXAx

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William L. Clements Library @clementslibrary.bsky.social · 26d

🏈 Join us Friday, 10/3, to celebrate Homecoming Weekend with a guided tour of the Clements Library! Get face-to-face with materials from American history (including materials relating to Michigan football), view the gorgeous Avenir Foundation Reading Room, and explore our new exhibit “For All Ages.”

“Homecoming Weekend Tour October 3 3-4 pm” real photo postcard of Michigan football players on the field. From the David V. Tinder Collection of Michigan Photography, Real Photo Postcard Series.

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William L. Clements Library @clementslibrary.bsky.social · 27d

We cannot WAIT to read Obstinate Daughters! Thanks for the shoutout!

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Denise Kiernan | Author, etc. @denisekiernan.com · Sep 26

Attention #writingcommunity and all fellow #history nerds!
One of my FAVORITE archival libraries has joined us!
Could not have written my forthcoming book, "Obstinate Daughters," without their amazing collection.
Follow them. You'll thank me.
#amwriting #history #ushistory #research #booksky

William L. Clements Library @clementslibrary.bsky.social · Sep 24

Hello Bluesky!

We are the William L. Clements Library, an early Americana archive and research library located on the Ann Arbor campus of the University of Michigan.

Follow along to learn about our events, exhibitions, and fellowship opportunities!

The exterior of the William L. Clements Library.

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William L. Clements Library @clementslibrary.bsky.social · Sep 25

Happy #NationalCookingDay from the Clements Library!

📸: David V. Tinder Collection of Michigan Photography, Real Photo Postcard Series.

Postcard of women in the Cooking School Sanitarium of Battle Creek Mich. From the David V. Tinder Collection of Michigan Photography, Real Photo Postcard Series.

Note on postcard reading “June 17 - 13 Dear Florence- Am so full. All I do is eat and take baths. My skin is coming off, also the hooks on my clothes. Am enjoying it so much. Would like to stay a year! Surely wish you were here.” From the David V. Tinder Collection of Michigan Photography, Real Photo Postcard Series.

Transcription of letter from the David V. Tinder Collection of Michigan Photography, Real Photo Postcard Series reading “June 17 - 13 Dear Florence- Am so full. All I do is eat and take baths. My skin is coming off, also the hooks on my clothes. Am enjoying it so much. Would like to stay a year! Surely wish you were here.”

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