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Rare Book Room

Virtually step into the Library of Michigan’s Martha W. Griffiths Michigan Rare Book Room. This digitized collection showcases highlights from over 30,000 rare and historic items, including early Michigan documents, natural history volumes, travel narratives, and more. From hand-colored botanical prints to 19th-century political ephemera, these materials offer a vivid window into Michigan’s past and the wider world that shaped it.

To learn more about the Library of Michigan's rare book room: www.Michigan.gov/RareBooks

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Rare Vault Collection

The Rare Vault Collection is composed of materials from the Rare Book Room that are only available digitally on-site at the Library of Michigan.

To see the physical items in the Rare Book Room connect with Library staff to set up an appointment.
Librarian@Michigan.gov
517-335-1477