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Special CollectionNational Automotive History Collection
Learn about the history of the automobile and other motorized, wheeled land transportation at the nation's premier public automotive archive.
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Special CollectionE. Azalia Hackley Collection of African Americans in the Performing Arts
The Hackley Collection, named after a Detroit music educator and performer, includes archival materials on music, dance, drama and other performing arts.
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Special CollectionErnie Harwell Sports Collection
Research the history of baseball and other sports at the Ernie Harwell Sports Collection.
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Special CollectionRare Book Collection
Since 1948, the Rare Book Collection has acquired and preserved rare materials such as first editions, fine bindings, illuminated manuscripts, and incunabula.
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