The Archives of Michigan seeks donations of original materials documenting Michigan history and culture. Here are examples of the types of materials that the Archives collects:

Letters
Diaries
Records of private Michigan businesses and organizations
Photographs
Unpublished memoirs, manuscripts and notes
All forms of two dimensional artwork – from rough sketches to finished drawings
Original tape recordings
Original musical scores
Original film and video tape footage
Architectural drawings

Our collections cover many aspects of Michigan history. Subjects prominently represented include lumbering, mining, politics, the military and women and minorities. The Archives of Michigan continually works to strengthen its holdings in these traditional areas, while also branching out into new ones, such as architecture and popular culture. We’ll neglect no part of our state’s heritage.

If you’re interested in donating items – or know of any possible donations – then please contact the Archives of Michigan by calling (517) 373-1408 or e-mailing archives@michigan.gov.

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Archives of Michigan
Michigan Library and Historical Center
702 W. Kalamazoo Street
Lansing, MI 48913
Phone: (517) 373-1408
E-mail: archives@michigan.gov

Updated 02/23/2006