Clarke Historical Library
Official page of the Clarke Historical Library, Central Michigan University -- a library and archives with Michigan/CMU history and children's literature.
10/06/2026
Today is ! If you are looking for a deal on tacos, step back in time to January 1972 and head over to Ole Taco in Mt. Pleasant, which was feeding the students of Central Michigan University with 5 tacos for $1!
Photo shows an advertisement from the January 31, 1972 Central Michigan Life student newspaper for Ole Tacos.
10/05/2026
Today, our colleagues in Central Michigan University - College of Business Administration are celebrating the Legacy of Central Michigan University's third president, Charles Grawn.
Learn more about the man behind Grawn Hall's name, and read a delightful account of the research journey of Alisha Draper, a CBA staff member:
https://www.cmich.edu/news/details/getting-to-know-charles-t.-grawn
Pictured is a portrait of Charles T. Grawn, from the 1915 Central yearbook.
10/03/2026
We're bringing you some throwback photos of Central Michigan Football taking on Akron in 2006 and 1971... and Central showed the Zips who's boss! Central Michigan University walked away victorious in each game -- 24-21 in 2006 and 10-7 in 1971.
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10/03/2026
Happy Homecoming Central Michigan University!
We're getting you fired up with some images from the 2009 Homecoming festivities!
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Pictured are the Marching Band band during the parade, fans enjoying Homecoming tailgating, and cheerleaders in Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
10/02/2026
Rock Rally is TONIGHT!
CMU sure knows how to rock. Let’s rewind it back to see how CMU was rocking in the 2010s đŸ”¥
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09/28/2026
It's Week at Central Michigan University! Swing by the Central Michigan University Libraries to view the hallway exhibit showcase all about Homecoming and at CMU!
This year marks the 125th anniversary of Fraternities and Sororities at Central. Take a step back in time to learn about how Greeks have welcomed their alumni home over the years.
Thanks to the Museum of Cultural and Natural History for lending the Greek organization flags and the presentation football gifted to 1954 Homecoming Queen (and Tri Sig member) Diane Eissinger!
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Photos show the completed showcase, and students from the CMU Museum and the Clarke installing the Greek Letter pennants and the presentation football.
09/27/2026
As summer's pastime comes to a close for most major league teams today, we thought we'd share a photo from the James Freeman photo collection: being played in , with "the Laframboise house" in the background, ca. 1890s.
09/22/2026
On Wednesday, September 16, the Clarke welcomed Prof. Jim Soto to speak about the history and legacy of the Port Huron Statement in the context of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. You can view a recording of the talk on the Clarke's YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rr56o3ZVsko&t=1s
09/19/2026
Its CMU & You Day at Central Michigan University. 20 years ago, some reptiles made an appearance at CMU & You Day, and a jazz band grooved in front of the library.
Pictured are students in the IET building interacting with a snake, five members of a jazz band in front of the library, and students interacting with an alligator/crocodile...our reptile identification skills need some improvement :(
09/17/2026
Today is . If you need a primer, the "Information Rack Service" of the General Motors Personnel Staff has you covered. They worked with Channing L. Bete Co. to publish the ca. 1960 "What Everyone Should Know about the Constitution of the United States of America."
Pictured are the pages of the publication with information and graphics about the drafting of the Constitution and ratification.
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