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.
W15 Chamberlin - ENGLISH 317 - Rust Belt Narratives
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
Tyree Guyton Untitled (Paint Cans) paint cans, wooden crate, American flag, rearview mirror, and ceramic figurine 33 1/2 in x 28 1/8 in x 12 in (85.09 cm x 71.44 cm x 30.48 cm) Gift of H. David Zucca
Michael Rubin Lowering Skies, Roscoe, Nebraska gelatin silver print on paper 13 1/2 in. x 10 9/16 in. ( 34.29 cm x 26.83 cm ) Gift of Margaret and Howard Bond
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
Ron Kleemann Gas Line, from "City-Scapes Portfolio" screenprint on paper 22 1/16 x 29 15/16 in. (56 x 76 cm) Gift of Eugene Schuster
Gordon Newton Model No. 30183 wood, paint, and rubber on a wooden base 11 in x 12 in x 9 1/2 in (27.94 cm x 30.48 cm x 24.13 cm) Gift of H. David Zucca
Larry Stark Main Street, St. Joseph screenprint on paper 23 1/8 in. x 32 1/16 in. ( 58.8 cm x 81.4 cm ) Museum Purchase
Tyree Guyton Dotty-Wotty House woodcut on paper 14 15/16 in. x 22 7/16 in. ( 38 cm x 57 cm ) Gift of Alexa Lee
George Vargas Temple of Autos photo collage on foam core 20 3/16 in x 12 3/16 in (51.28 cm x 30.96 cm) Gift of the artist
Carlos Lopez Downtown Detroit gouache on paper 27 in x 39 in (68.6 cm x 99.1 cm) Gift of the J.L. Hudson Company