Historic examples of American printing and typography : a guide to an exhibition in The William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan.

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The Whys and wherefores of the William L. Clements Library : a brief essay on book collecting as a fine art /

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William L. Clements Library

Albert Kahn, architect. Building dedicated June 15, 1923. Located on South University next to the President's House. At time of construction, West Physics Building was standing to the north. Built to house rare book collection donated by regent William L. Clements. Attached to verso: This building, as well as the library it contains, is the gift of Regent Clements of Bay City. The design is Italian Renaissance and the whole building is calculated to give one a sense of beauty and refinement .... (continues)

William L. Clements Library

Albert Kahn, architect. Building dedicated June 15, 1923. Located on South University next to the President's House. At time of construction, West Physics Building was standing to the north. Built to house rare book collection donated by regent William L. Clements. View from west.

William L. Clements Library

Albert Kahn, architect. Building dedicated June 15, 1923. Located on South University next to the President's House. At time of construction, West Physics Building was standing to the north. Built to house rare book collection donated by regent William L. Clements.

William L. Clements Library

Albert Kahn, architect. Building dedicated June 15, 1923. Located on South University next to the President's House. At time of construction, West Physics Building was standing to the north. Built to house rare book collection donated by regent William L. Clements.

William L. Clements Library

Albert Kahn, architect. Building dedicated June 15, 1923. Located on South University next to the President's House. At time of construction, West Physics Building was standing to the north. Built to house rare book collection donated by regent William L. Clements. View from the south. West Physics Building in background.

William L. Clements Library

Albert Kahn, architect. Building dedicated June 15, 1923. Located on South University next to the President's House. At time of construction, West Physics Building was standing to the north. Built to house rare book collection donated by regent William L. Clements.

William L. Clements Building, construction

Albert Kahn, architect. Building dedicated June 15, 1923. Located on South University next to the President's House. At time of construction, West Physics Building was standing to the north. Built to house rare book collection donated by regent William L. Clements. People in front of building near entrance.

William L. Clements Building, construction

Albert Kahn, architect. Building dedicated June 15, 1923. Located on South University next to the President's House. At time of construction, West Physics Building was standing to the north. Built to house rare book collection donated by regent William L. Clements. People in front of building near entrance.

William L. Clements Building

Albert Kahn, architect. Building dedicated June 15, 1923. Located on South University next to the President's House. At time of construction, West Physics Building was standing to the north. Built to house rare book collection donated by regent William L. Clements. People in front of building near entrance.

The Wm. L. Clements Library

Albert Kahn, architect. Building dedicated June 15, 1923. Located on South University next to the President's House. Print executed by W. B. Shaw. no. 70

Clements Library from S.W. Street at left

On verso: G.R. Swain #9033; 713 East University Ave.; Ann Arbor, Mich.

The Clements Library -- University of Michigan [From an etching]

Shaw was General Secretary of the Alumni Association, 1904-1029; Director of the Bureau of Alumni relations, 1929 -1950. He was both editor and illustrator of the Michigan Alumnus and Michigan Alumnus Quarterly Review.