The First Building The Old Main, built in 1892, was the first and biggest building in the early days of Central Michigan Normal. It held mul...

  by Carrie Marsh, Director, Clarke Historical Library  Newspapers are among the most enduring records of Michigan’s history and serve as e...

by Arianna Day Dr. Lloyd McGee Cofer—the name might be familiar around the Central Michigan University campus. As we wrap up Black History...

by Tristen Woodruff When working on historical projects, the need to conduct at least some minimal sleuthing is part and parcel within the ...

by Katie Clausen, visiting scholar and recipient of the Clarke's 2023 International Children's Literature Research Grant For five ...