Like a traditional library catalog, this will help you find published materials such as books or maps. Learn More.
Finding Aids are a table of contents for collections to help you find specific boxes and folders. Learn More
The website search allows users to search and find content on the website.
Search for historical materials, click through online resources, connect with archivists, and get your questions answered.
Make the most of your in-person visit with this overview of our hours, parking, and what to know in advance.
Attend an event, learn more about bringing your class to the library, and watch previous lectures from our Making Michigan series.
You can help keep history alive by supporting the library in a variety of ways. Help us build a better Bentley.
The Bentley is home to the archives of the University of Michigan and one of the largest collections of materials on the history of the state of Michigan.
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