This learning collection features selected objects, images, prints, paintings, and photographs from the University of Michigan Museum of Art’s collection designed to support educators in the history and social studies classroom. The “American History Abridged” provides highlighted objects and images from United States history, while the other collections feature specialized objects based on specific historical periods. When possible, the distinct historical learning collections include artwork created only during that era rather than works created later the depict earlier events. Some collections also contain contemporary works of art from artists like Kara Walker or Glenn Ligon that incorporate historical themes, subjects, and methodology in their work.
Leonard Freed Two Women Hold Signs at Women's Rights Demonstration, New York City, USA gelatin silver print on paper 10 x 8 in. ( 25.4 x 20.32 cm ) Gift of Thomas Wilson '79 and Jill Garling '80
Danny Lyon March on Washington, [SNCC members and friends defiantly gather to sing freedom songs], from "Memories of the Southern Civil Rights Movement" gelatin silver print on paper 14 x 11 in. ( 35.56 x 27.94 cm ) Gift of Thomas Wilson '79 and Jill Garling '80
Garry Winogrand New York City gelatin silver print on paper 9 1/16 in x 13 7/16 in (23.02 cm x 34.13 cm) Gift of Stanley T. Lesser, A.B. 1951, J.D. 1953
Garry Winogrand Untitled gelatin silver print on paper 10 7/8 in x 13 11/16 in (27.62 cm x 34.77 cm);18 1/8 in x 22 in (46.04 cm x 55.88 cm) Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas M. Kenyon
John Sloan Votes for Women crayon, ink, and graphite on white paper 8 9/16 in x 11 in (21.75 cm x 27.94 cm);14 3/8 in x 19 5/16 in (36.51 cm x 49.05 cm);6 11/16 in x 6 5/16 in (16.99 cm x 16.03 cm) Museum Purchase
Josephine Meckseper Untitled (March on Washington 9/24/05, Coffins, Xray) chromogenic color print on paper 18 3/8 in x 14 in (46.67 cm x 35.56 cm);15 3/8 in x 10 15/16 in (39.05 cm x 27.78 cm);18 3/8 in x 14 in (46.67 cm x 35.56 cm) Museum purchase made possible by the W. Hawkins Ferry Fund
Andy Warhol Birmingham Race Riot screenprint on paper 20 1/16 in x 24 1/16 in (50.96 cm x 61.12 cm);26 1/8 in x 32 1/16 in (66.36 cm x 81.44 cm) Gift of Graham and Marianne Smith
Ben Shahn Andrew Goodman serigraph on paper 28 1/4 in. x 24 1/4 in. x 3/4 in. ( 71.76 cm x 61.6 cm x 1.91 cm ) Gift of the Robbins Center for Cross Cultural Communication, Founder Warren M. Robbins
Ben Shahn James Chaney offset photolithograph on paper 28 1/4 in x 25 1/4 in x 3/4 in (71.76 cm x 64.14 cm x 1.91 cm) Gift of the Robbins Center for Cross Cultural Communication, Founder Warren M. Robbins
Ben Shahn Michael Schwerner offset photolithograph on paper 28 1/4 in x 24 1/4 in x 3/4 in (71.76 cm x 61.6 cm x 1.91 cm) Gift of the Robbins Center for Cross Cultural Communication, Founder Warren M. Robbins
Ben Shahn We Shall Overcome offset photolithograph on paper 22 in x 16 1/4 in x 3/4 in (55.88 cm x 41.28 cm x 1.91 cm) Gift of the Robbins Center for Cross Cultural Communication, Founder Warren M. Robbins