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.
Object Orange Auburndale Site, Highland Park, MI, #3 iris print on paper 22.9 x 33 1/16 in. (58.26 x 83.98 cm);20 1/4 x 32 9/16 in. (51.43 x 82.71 cm);22.9 x 33 1/16 in. (58.26 x 83.98 cm) Museum purchase made possible by Stuart and Maxine Frankel
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
Russ Marshall Industrial Study 5, Detroit, Michigan, from "Detroit Focus 2000" black and white photograph on paper 11 in. x 14 in. ( 27.9 cm x 35.5 cm ) Gift of Detroit Focus 2000, and partial purchase with funds from the Jean Paul Slusser Memorial Fund
Michelle Andonian Fleetwood Cadillac Plant, from "Detroit Focus 2000" black and white photograph on paper 11 in x 14 in (27.9 cm x 35.5 cm) Gift of Detroit Focus 2000, and partial purchase with funds from the Jean Paul Slusser Memorial Fund
Object Orange Auburndale Site, Highland Park, MI, #5 iris print on paper 33 1/16 in. x 22 1/4 in. ( 84 cm x 56.5 cm ) Museum purchase made possible by Stuart and Maxine Frankel
Object Orange Auburndale Site, Highland Park, MI, #4 iris print on paper 22 ⅛ in x 33 1/16 in (22 ⅛ in x 83.98 cm);21 ⅝ in x 32 ½ in (21 ⅝ in x 32 ½ in);22 ⅛ in x 33 1/16 in (22 ⅛ in x 83.98 cm) Museum purchase made possible by Stuart and Maxine Frankel
Joe Crachiola Waiting for Breakfast, Cass Corridor, Detroit, Michigan, from "Detroit Focus 2000" black and white photograph on paper 11 in. x 14 in. ( 27.9 cm x 35.5 cm ) Gift of Detroit Focus 2000, and partial purchase with funds from the Jean Paul Slusser Memorial Fund
Jerome Magid Preproduction JA Platform Vehicle - Dodge Stratus/Mitsubishi Sebring 3/8 Scale Wind Tunnel, Chrysler Corporation from "Detroit Focus 2000" color photograph on paper 11 in. x 14 in. ( 27.9 cm x 35.5 cm ) Gift of Detroit Focus 2000, and partial purchase with funds from the Jean Paul Slusser Memorial Fund
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