• Bentley Historical Library

    Arab Liberation Radio

    For 25 years, Radio Tahrir aired interviews with writers, musicians, academics and others—all Arab or Arab American—and became a vital resource for listeners in the New York Region. With archives housed at the Bentley, these interviews can now be heard around the world.

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  • Bentley Historical Library

    Love is a Battlefield

    Sarah Emma Edmonds dressed as a man on the battlefield during the Civil War and risked blowing her cover when she confessed her love for a fellow soldier. This strange tale of unrequited love is documented in archived journals at the Bentley and reveals how one woman’s war-time secret finally came to light.

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  • Michigan Alum

    The Legend of Opal C. Bailey

    A homecoming queen turned activist is being honored with a scholarship fund.

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  • Michigan Alum

    History Lessons: Michigan Alum Ads

    We look back at the myriad of ads that have run in the alumni magazine, painting a picture of our changing tastes over almost 130 years.

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  • Michigan Alum

    History Lessons: 125 Years of Leadership

    Though the Alumni Association was formed 125 years ago, there have only been 11 leaders to serve as president and CEO. Here are some historical insights into this select group.

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