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Changes coming to Books by Mail: Starting in fall 2025, Books by Mail items will only be shipped to addresses in the contiguous United States 50 miles or further from campus. We will make exceptions for students, faculty, and staff with disabilities. Learn more.

On Monday, August 11, the main entrance to the Fisher Fine Arts Library will be closed so restoration work can take place. The accessible entrance will remain open. See map and directions to the accessible entrance or get more information about this important restoration project.

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The Provincial Freeman, Windsor, Canada West, [publisher not identified], 1854, Kislak Center for Special Collections.

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