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Genesee Historical Collections Center (Archives)

Overview

Welcome!

The Genesee Historical Collections Center is the archive for the University of Michigan-Flint. It is located on the second floor of the Frances Willson Thompson Library at 303 Kearsley Street, Flint, Mich. The GHCC is a labor history-focused archive containing the complete records of the UAW 599, oral histories of labor leaders and participants in the 1936/37 Sitdown Strike, and political and social leaders' personal and professional papers. Civil rights leaders like Edgar B. Holt and Olive Beasley are also located here, as are the papers of former Senator Donald Riegle and former Representative Dale Kildee. 

The archive also contains many City of Flint materials, including the probate records from the 19th ce. and the early 20th ce (no adoption records are available). The City Planning collection is of particular interest as it outlines Urban Renewal efforts in downtown Flint and various projects like the building of Riverfront Park. Significant records regarding demographics, crime, social services, and other city information exist. There are also many cultural collections, such as the Flint Area Recordings Collection and the William C. Byrd and Margaret St. John collections.

The University records comprise about half of the collection and describe the organization and accreditation of the University of Michigan-Flint and various departments and programs. The collection includes budget reports, directories, yearbooks, and institutional study documents. All administrative documentation is stored and described in the Chancellor's Office collection, Provost collection, Cabinet meeting records, and various other departmental and committee records. 

There are several undescribed collections we are working on processing. If you are looking for documentation or materials that you do not see described here, please reach out to archivist Callum Carr-Marquis at camarqui@umich.edu

GHCC Hours

In an effort to serve you better, we ask that patrons set up an appointment to access materials with the Head of Archives, Callum Carr at camarqui@umich.edu. It helps to know what you will need beforehand so that we can pull the relevant materials and research associated materials that may be of interest. 

Walk-ins are also welcome. However, no standard hours for the archives are established at this time.

Genesee Historical Collections Center Hours

The archives will be open by appointment only

Finding Aids - Flint History

Digital Collections at U-M Flint

Flint & Local History Research Guide