Hit the Road: Vintage Road Maps and Travel Guides

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When

Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Where
Clark Library
Hatcher Library South, Second Floor
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Event typeReception/Open House
SeriesThird Thursdays at the Library

Explore our collection of vintage road maps from the 1920s to 1960s. Embark on a journey through the United States and other parts of the world through the captivating artwork on these road maps and travel guides, that served as symbols of independence and exploration in the twentieth century.

Join us for Third Thursdays at the Library, a themed monthly open house where we share materials from our collections.

While you’re here, pick up a Third Thursday Passport and collect a stamp from each of the three Third Thursday Open Houses — the Clark Library, International Studies, and the Special Collections Research Center — to win a prize!

Michigan, Clark, The Premium People, and a road map of southeastern Michigan.

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