Join the Special Collections staff in the Judith Stillion Conference Room as we live-stream the Historical Society of Michigan's History Hounds presentation. Hosted every other Tuesday at 12 pm. "On April 23, 1927, an explosion and fire at the Briggs Manufacturing Company in Detroit killed 21 men—most of them African American migrants from the South.…
A Gilded Age industrialist becomes Michigan’s wealthiest resident and helps shape the nation. Join the George R. and Edith Angell Cook Special Collections department as we host the author of E.B. Ward: The Forgotten Iron King of the Great Lakes by Michael Nagle. "Eber Brock Ward (1811–1875) began his career as a cabin boy on…
Join the George R. & Edith Angell Cook Special Collections Department for "The Soldier's Friend: World War II Correspondent Ernie Pyle" on June 11, 2024 from 12p.m.-1 p.m. This is a virtual program that will be offered in the Special Collections Department on the second floor. About the program: Ernie Pyle was so beloved by…
Join us on July 9th at 12 p.m. in the George R. & Edith Angell Cook Special Collections Department for a presentation on the Spectacular and Controversial Career of Muhammad Ali.
Future Farmers of America: With nearly 100 years of history, Future Farmers of America (FFA) is synonymous with leadership, work ethic and more. From humble beginnings to a federally-charted program across the country, the organization spans beyond the farm. Join us to learn how the FFA's agricultural traditions have evolved to serve modern students and…
