Michigan Tech Archives

10/14/2026

The Friends of the Michigan Tech Library are having a used book sale in the library from 10 AM to 4 PM on Saturday, October 3rd. The sale will be on the first floor of the library just past the circulation desk. 📖

Tables and carts will be filled with books on a variety of subjects, such as art, biography, local history and culture, home and self-help, etc. Prices are $2 for hardcover books and $1 for softcover books. 📚

All funds raised by the book sale benefit the Van Pelt and Opie Library.

10/14/2026

Happy Day! Each year in October, which is American Archives Month, archivists around the country take to social media to respond to questions, discuss their archives, and share photos using the hashtag .

We are trying to rebuild our Facebook presence after our original account, with over 2,000 followers, was locked in 2024. We hope you will like and share our page, enjoy our content, and today, ask us questions! All questions will be answered this afternoon and early evening, so think up something good and either comment here or send us a direct message. And remember, you can always reach us anytime by emailing us at [email protected]!

09/24/2026

Please join us at 3:30 p.m. today in the East Reading Room of the Van Pelt and Opie Library for a book talk and signing with Professor Emeritus Larry Lankton! He will be discussing his latest book, "Motor City Boomer: The Car Culture That Defined a Generation." Snacks, Storytelling, and a Pop-Up Shop to purchase your own copy of the book. This event is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

09/24/2026

The Van Pelt and Opie Library would like to invite campus and community guests for an evening of storytelling, Q&A, and a book signing with Dr. Larry Lankton on Thursday, September 24th starting at 3:30 PM. Lankton will be sharing his newest book, Motor City Boomer: The Car Culture That Defined a Generation. Lankton refers to his book as an "auto biography" as it focuses on the 1950s and the 1960s, the impact of the automobile on American culture, and the impact of cars on Lankton's own personal life. This event is free and open to the public.

09/08/2026

You: a Michigan Tech undergrad with at least three semesters left on campus. Work-study eligibility required at this time.

Us: looking for a student assistant to start in fall 2026.

* Six to eight (6-8) hours per week
* No weekend or evening hours
* Interest in History and getting to learn about the history of the very place you now live!
* Flexible shifts as needed to accommodate exams, projects, family weekends, etc.
* Friendly, laid-back, engaging atmosphere
* All majors very welcome
* Working with cool, one-of-a-kind old stuff

Pay will be $15.00/hour (rates of pay are established outside the department).

09/04/2026

The Archives, and all other library departments, will be closed on Monday. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

In observance of Labor Day, the Michigan Tech library will be closed on Monday, September 7th and resume regular services hours as of Tuesday, September 8th. As a reminder, the Opie Overnight Access area is still available to anyone with an active HuskyCard.

08/20/2026

Happy National Radio Day! Here are some Thursday Throwbacks related to the airwaves!

08/12/2026

Last call to be added to our independent researcher list before fall! We offer this list as a service to the public for those unable to conduct their own research in the Michigan Tech Archives. Interested researchers can reach out to our University Archivist, Lindsay Hiltunen, with questions or to send a letter of interest. The deadline is August 31.

Last call before fall! The Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections is updating its list of local historical researchers for hire. We are seeking individuals interested in providing unaffiliated fee-based research services to patrons unable to undertake th...

06/18/2026

The Archives crew is on Quincy Hill today to celebrate Heritage Site Day with all of our fellow Keweenaw Heritage Sites. Stop by and say hi, grab some candy, and answer a trivia question to win some Michigan Tech swag! 🖤💛

06/12/2026

Happy Flashback Friday and happy Bridgefest Weekend! This photo from the Daily Mining Gazette Photograph Collection can no longer be snapped. It shows the old Ranger house which was constructed to be the protective enclosure for the once opulent car of the Copper Range Railroad. It was removed at some point to make way for utility enclosures. This image also features an amazing view of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge during the construction stage.