Tour of the Burton Historical Collection

Tuesday, December 18, 2012 from 6-8 PM
Burton Historical Collection
Detroit Public Library
5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202

Burton Historical Collection
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Created on the foundation of Clarence M. Burton’s private library, the Burton Historical Collection (BHC) incorporates original documents, genealogical materials, a Rare Book Collection, the Ernie Harwell Sports Collection, and a sizable image collection. Read more about the Collection and its holdings here.

Mark Bowden from the Burton will give us a brief orientation and tour at 6 PM, and we can stay until closing time, about 7:45 PM.

  • Car pooling:
    Meet at the Plaza Deli at 5:15 PM
    Northwestern and 12 Mile
  • Not car pooling:
    Drive down on your own
    Meet at the Burton Collection at 6 PM
    DPL parking: free in the employee parking lot after 6 PM (the gates may be up earlier, around 5:30 PM);

The tour is free for members of either JGSMI or JHSMI; $5 for non-members.

Contact: Jim Grey (work 248-540-9070; home 248-553-4999; cell 248-739-9070; email gentrex@aol.com or GreyCo@aol.com)