Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives

Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives Official page for the NMU Archives. This includes the counties of Alger, Delta, Dickinson, Marquette, Menominee and Schoolcraft.

Follow us for event postings, behind-the-scenes archives info, and to learn more about the history of the Upper Peninsula. The Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives house the historical records of Northern Michigan University and historical materials documenting the history of the central Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The archives houses extensive collections, including

labor, government and political files; items from Cleveland Cliffs Iron Mining Co.; the John D. Voelker papers; the Moses Coit Tyler collection of rare books (American history, theology and literature); genealogical resources; and many other collections from community organizations, the university and prominent historical figures. Materials include manuscripts, maps, photographs, film and video, oral histories, newspapers and periodicals. The archives are open to the public. The staff is available to assist individuals, groups and university faculty, staff and students with research, workshops and file management.

11/05/2025

The archives is moving!!!

In December, the archives will be moving to the second floor of Harden Hall. In order to give us time to set up in our new space, the archives will close physically from December 17 to January 9. We will continue to provide remote reference support during this time. Our normal hours of operation will resume on January 12. Thank you for your patience!

06/26/2025

We are pleased to announce that we are able to re-open a day earlier than expected! The archives is now open for research as usual.

05/14/2025

Due to the Harden Hall construction project, the archives will be unable to access our collection storage areas from May 27-May 30.

We will also be closed to the public from June 2 to June 26 as our building will frequently lack electricity during that time. We will be working remotely and can provide limited reference support.

We apologize for the inconvenience!

12/16/2024

The archives will be closed to the public from Monday, December 16 to Wednesday, January 1 due to construction and the holidays. We will be working remotely until Monday, December 23 and will reply to any email inquiries. We apologize for any inconvenience!

Get ready to drop the puck, Wildcats! Wishing NMU Hockey the best of luck as they take on the Alaska Anchorage Seawolves...
10/21/2024

Get ready to drop the puck, Wildcats! Wishing NMU Hockey the best of luck as they take on the Alaska Anchorage Seawolves in their first home game of the season! The photos above are from NMU’s thrilling 1990-91 National Championship Finals against Boston College, where the Wildcats triumphed 8-7 after an intense third-overtime battle. And guess what? Our very own Head Coach, Dave Shyiak, was part of that legendary team, proudly holding the National Championship Trophy in the images.

Want to dive deeper into NMU Hockey's storied past? Swing by the NMU Archives to discover more of the team’s rich history! Here’s to another unforgettable season—Let’s Go ‘Cats!

Flashback Friday- Ever wondered what Northern's campus looked like back in the '90s? Or even in 1910?!  This week’s Arch...
09/27/2024

Flashback Friday- Ever wondered what Northern's campus looked like back in the '90s? Or even in 1910?! This week’s Archive Spotlight takes you on a journey through time, showcasing the iconic buildings that have shaped NMU’s history.

Curious for more? Dive into the full story and explore the evolution of our beloved campus right here: https://nmu.edu/archives/introduction

Stay safe, Wildcats, and have an amazing weekend!

09/25/2024

✨Paradio X✨

Puns aside- we had a great time at homecoming this year. Thrown into the mix are some photos that Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives gave us! Special thanks to NMU Archives, for giving us some neat information and pictures!!

Rock on and listen local!

09/25/2024

A conversation with student producers and hosts Erin O'Toole and Elijah Croshere

Calling all Wildcats- get ready to celebrate because it’s finally homecoming weekend at NMU! Join us for an unforgettabl...
09/18/2024

Calling all Wildcats- get ready to celebrate because it’s finally homecoming weekend at NMU! Join us for an unforgettable journey through the decades as we peek into the lives of past generations on campus. Let’s make this homecoming one for the history books! 💚💛🐱

Get ready for this week’s archival highlight featuring one of our fascinating UPLINK collections! Dive into Clover Land ...
09/13/2024

Get ready for this week’s archival highlight featuring one of our fascinating UPLINK collections! Dive into Clover Land Magazine, a publication that ran from early 1916 to 1927, when it concluded after a brief rebranding. This magazine was dedicated to showcasing Michigan's Upper Peninsula, painting it as a welcoming region with abundant land opportunities for settlers. Discover the captivating history behind this publication and explore more collections by visiting our website(s):
NMU Archives- https://nmu.edu/archives/home?q=home
UPLINK Clover Land Collection- https://uplink.nmu.edu/islandora/object/nmu%3A5864

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1401 Presque Isle Avenue/Room 126 In Harden Hall On NMU'S Campus
Marquette, MI
49855

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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