The UMMA collections are often used by classes organized under the "American Studies" heading. This collection contains portfolios in this vein, as well as additional materials that may be of use for university faculty and UMMA staff.
Lauren Greenfield Jessica, 13, orders a nonalcoholic drink at a party, Beverly Hills dye destruction print on paper 11 in x 14 in (27.94 cm x 35.56 cm) Gift from the Collection of David S. Rosen MD, MPH
Bruce Giffin Music on the Streets of Detroit, from "Detroit Focus 2000" black and white photograph on paper 14 in. x 11 in. ( 35.5 cm x 27.9 cm ) Gift of Detroit Focus 2000, and partial purchase with funds from the Jean Paul Slusser Memorial Fund
Erich Heckel Before the Mirror lithograph on paper 19 1/2 in x 15 3/16 in (49.5 cm x 38.6 cm);22 in x 28 in (55.88 cm x 71.12 cm);19 1/2 in x 15 3/16 in (49.53 cm x 38.58 cm);24 7/16 in x 17 7/8 in (62 cm x 45.4 cm) Museum Purchase
Bruce Davidson Untitled (Child with a Doll Carriage), from "Welsh Miners" gelatin silver print on paper 16 in x 19 15/16 in (40.64 cm x 50.64 cm) Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas M. Kenyon
George Vargas Michigan Worker welding goggles, metal, hanging bells, rusty bottle cap, pulleys, chains, and padlock mounted on plywood 20 7/8 in x 10 3/8 in x 2 9/16 in (53.02 cm x 26.35 cm x 6.51 cm);20 7/8 in x 10 3/8 in x 2 9/16 in (53.02 cm x 26.35 cm x 6.51 cm) Gift of the artist
Alen MacWeeney Chimney Sweep and Children, Ireland gelatin silver print on paper 19 13/16 in x 15 15/16 in (50.4 cm x 40.5 cm);18 1/8 in x 22 3/16 in (46.04 cm x 56.36 cm) Gift of Carl W. Melcher
Elliott Erwitt Pennsylvania Dutch and Adidas, Santa Cruz, U.S.A., from "Recent Developments" gelatin silver print on paper 14 in. x 11 in. ( 35.5 cm x 27.9 cm ) Gift of Lawrence and Carol Zicklin