Guided Tour of the Clements Library 

Exhibit on display: Family Secrets: Uncovering Identity in 19th-Century America

The four display cases in this exhibit were curated by students enrolled in an undergraduate history course focused on the theme of “family secrets.” The theme of secrecy shaped our inquiry into how the family, as an institution and an ideal at the heart of debates about American identity and national belonging, has changed over time.  The materials gathered here represent various ways in which cultural concepts of family evolved in both public and private ways. 

Curated By: Grace Argo and the Students of History 195, Fall 2022, with Maggie Vanderford and Julie Fremuth at the Clements Library.

Visitor Info

E-metered parking is available on Tappan and S. State Street.  Public parking is available at the S. Forest Parking Structure.

Masks are encouraged.

Arrive at our North Entrance (glass vestibule) that faces the Hatcher Graduate Library tower to check-in for your tour. This entrance is accessible and an elevator is available to move between floors. Please note that during the seated portion most chairs have wheels with no arms, but there are a limited number of stationary chairs available.

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