University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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BENTLEY LIBRARY Photographs by Jimmy Bosse The Bentley Historical Library was a non- circulating, closed stack research library open to all. The library was principally a gift from Mrs. Alvin Bentley of Owosso, Michigan founded in 1935 to provide a home to the many historical documents and pictures owned by the University. It was one of the primary historical research facili- ties at the University and in the state of Michigan. The Bentley Historical Library held most of the historical documents of the state of Michigan. This collection was called the Michigan Histori- cal Collections and was comprised of 4,500 archival documents, 40,000 printed works, and nearly 500,000 photographs. It covered periods since 1835 containing historical works from all of the 83 counties of Michigan. The library ' sholdings ranked among the finest collections in the U.S. because of the historical collections of papers from churches, businesses, political parties, immigrant groups, and prominent families such as the Vandenbergs of Grand Rapids and the Kelloggs of Battle Creek. Some of the materials were housed in an off- 126 Northern Exposure site location so the library suggested that its re- searchers ask for them at least two days in advance. Bentley Historical Library was linked to a computer network where people could inquire about which holdings they had, and other general information. The world-wide network also in- spired the library to develop a computer-based access system for the archives of the Vatican. LSA senior Larina Griffin went to the library often and said, I needed to do a report for my sociology class. I had to research what professions people used to have, or what occupied their time a hu ndred years ago and I found everything I was looking for in here. LSA sophomore Heather Bergman said, I like to go there to look up my family ' s history. I don ' t have to write a report on it, but it ' s exciting to go in a place that has a piece of your family, a place of history. Natural Resources senior Brian Levy said, It was interesting to come here and look at some of the original documents that helped build our state. It was very educational. A wealth of information was found in the stacks , such as the past issues of the Michiganensian yearbooks. Bentley Historical Library offered students the opportunity to According to a Library brochure, The librar not only searches all over the state of Michigan fo historical documents of importance, it also work with organizations and individuals to identif records which will become the important histori-j cal documents of the future. The library has ar ongoing program to preserve its aging document so as to ensure their use for generations to come. ' ] -Myrna Jacksor

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CAMPUS Photographs by Stephen Goldstein Among the resources students were able to access and enjoy on North Campus, the Registra- tion office had Crisp on the list. Many students were not aware that a crisp office existed for drop add usage for all students in any school. However, North Campus Crisp users accessed the office from eight to five. Access was available to all students living on North Campus, Central Campus or off- campus whether they were in the School of LSA, Engineering, Natural Science, etc. North Cam- pus Crisp office began in 1985 and served the School of Engineering students to register for classes on scheduled days. Although students in other schools could not register for classes in the EECS (Electrical Engi- neering and Computer Science) building, they could drop add courses. Mira Mitra, supervisor of Crisp Offices, said, Anyone can come over. We don ' t get many LSA students because they prefer to go to Central Campus although it is more crowded. Unlike Angell Hall Crisp, the room for North Campus Crisp was furnished with plenty of chairs and tables for students to sit down and leisurely plan out their classes. Like Angell Hall, it had telephones and time schedules. School of Engineering junior Michael Carter said, It ' s better because you get away from all those people. It ' s faster and quicker and you can get all your stuff done without a hassle. I ' ve been to the Crisp office in Angell Hall once and there were too many people from too many colleges. LSA senior Anna Gigliotti said, I ' m really satisfied with dropping and adding classes here. I added a class here that I normally wouldn ' t have gotten had I waited in line at Angell Hall. I took the last spot in the class. It took less than twenty minutes. LSA junior Kirby Passmore agreed. I just moved to North Campus and I didn ' t want to think about taking the bus all the way to Centra Campus and then having to stand in a long line t( change my classes. That would have taken hour Walking to EECS is just a few minutes and hardl anyone is ever there. -Myrna Jackso 1 28 Northern Exposure