News & Events

Jennifer Tianen and Chris Struble

A Welcome from the MHS President

It is a privilege to be here. I invite you to join us as we do our part and look to have some fun along the way. You are always welcome here.

Valerie Hemingway and Chris Struble

A Tribute to Chris Struble

Valerie Hemingway generously shares her memories of her long friendship with our president Chris Struble, who passed away unexpectedly.

Christopher Struble

The Michigan Hemingway Society Bounces Back from the Sudden Passing of its President By Celebrating the Nick Adams Centenary

MHS will be celebrating the centenary of the Nick Adams stories—and honoring one of their own—as they plan their events for the 2026.

Hemingway in Comics

Hemingway in Comics

Don't miss this fascinating talk about a mash-up between Hemingway's classic novels and Disney characters like Mickey and Donald.

Hemingway Coming of Age in an Earlier Age

Hemingway Coming of Age in an Earlier Age

Detroit Public TV presents a virtual event on the writer whose Michigan-based Nick Adams short fiction has been a model for coming-of-age stories.

Hemingway in Michigan

Hemingway at the CMU Clarke Historical Library

A Live Streaming Event is in partnership with the Clarke Historical Library and is sponsored by CMU Libraries and the Library of Michigan.

CMU Clarke Library

CMU Clarke Library Now Fully Open

Both the reading room and exhibition gallery are now fully open to receive visitors. The staff appreciates appointments for in-person research.

Frank Boles

Frank Boles Retires

After thirty years of service to the Clarke Historical Library at Central Michigan University, the esteemed Frank Boles is retiring in August.

The Black Sox Trial

Ernest Hemingway and the Black Sox Trial

Ernest Hemingway, an avid Chicago baseball fan growing up in Oak Park, felt deeply betrayed by the 1919 Black Sox scandal.

Documentary Series Hemingway

Ken Burns and Lynn Novick’s Movie HEMINGWAY

A three-part, six-hour documentary that examines the work and the life of Ernest Hemingway, one of the greatest and most influential writers.

Bump Letters

West Bloomfield High School Students Transcribing the Marge Bump Letters

Jennifer McQuillan who teaches English at West Bloomfield has enlisted students to transcribe the "Bump Letters" into a digital format..

Baseball

Hemingway Gambles and Loses on 1919 World Series

Ernest Hemingway, grew up as a baseball fan, appeared to root for the White Sox, and placed a bet on them to win the 1919 World Series.