THE MICHIGAN DAILY iSILS, ANIMALS, ART: Museums House Variety of Exhibitions WOLVERINE CLUB By ROBYN McMILLIN Natural Science Museum Have you ever seen a dinosaur? Or a Mastadon? Or a saber- toothed cat? All these creatures, and many more, are lurking around the cor- ners in the University's Natural Science Museum. The building can be easily recognized by the lions guarding the heavy double doors at the entrance. The display part of the museum occupies the second, third and fourth floors of the building. In the "Hall of Life," on the second floor, are ancient skeletons - of equally ancient animals-starting' with the tiniest forms of life for which skeletons are available, and going all the way up to one of the largest . . . Anatosaurus, or "duck-billed" dinosaur. The skull of this creature alone weighs about 250 pounds. Petrodactyl Perches The best preserved and most complete mastadon ever found in Michigan resides here, too. About ot take flight from his perch on one wall is a Pterodactyl, one of a, group of flying reptiles that died thousands of years ago. This little fellow has a wing span of almost fourteen feet. On the third floor are more re- cent animals: stuffed examples of' common birds and small animals of Michigan. On the fourth floor is a review of man's life from its very begin- nines. Here, too, is the planetar- ium, where a refuge is provided for those who, like dark corners ... as well as those who are in- terested in learning about the heavens. Howse Research Units The parts of the museum that fewer people are familiar with are the research and teaching units. In these four sections, Anthro- pology, Paleontology, Zoology and the Herbarium, collections appro- priate to each group are acquired, cared for and studied. Other func- tions include teaching on both graduate and undergrad levels, maintenance of specialized librar- ies, the publication of results of studies of the collections and ex- ploration and field work. presents YOUNG MEETS OLD ... fossils can be fun Kelsey Museum . . . Polished wooden floors and 'gleaming glass cases provide the atmosphere in a small stone house which is another of the Univer- sity's museums, the Kelsey Mu- seum of Archaeology. Here one finds relics of man's past, many of them from Egypt and dating from about the time of the Roman Empire. Many of these relics come from excavations made by the University. Glass Jewelry and marbles made thousands of years ago have a startlingly modern appearance, but ancient documents and tools seem to have an aura of ancient mystery about them. Statuary and other items such as stone tablets and gravestones are found here, too. Art Museum . . « The museum's permanent coy- lection contains Oriental, Medieval and Renaissance art; some modern paintings and sculpture; and prints and drawings of all periods. The permanent collection is sup- plemented by objects borrowed from the Detroit, Toledo and Cranbrook Museums. Over the past 15 years or so, a considerable collection of 19th and 20th century work in various media-paintings, drawings, sculp- ture and prints-has been added. These are displayed in various groupings from time to time in the smaller galleries. Plan Special Exhibits Besides the permanent collec- tion, there are one or two travel- ing exhibits each month, which are rented from national sources. Also, two or three major exhibits each years are borrowed especially for the museum. For example, last spring a dis- play of paintings from the Gug- genheim Museum was brought to Alumni Memorial Hall. A similar exhibit is being planned for this spring, the pictures to be bor- rowed from other important mu- seums. The most important painting in the museum is a fairly recent ac- quisition, a 16th century oil by Joos van Cleve, "St. John on Pat- nos." Considered the most im- portant contemporary work is a large German expressionist paint- ing by Max Beckmann r Permanent Collection Grows The permament collection is constantly being built up. Last spring, Prof. Charles H. Sawyer,. director of the museum, was in Europe investigaitng new sources for acquisition. This trip was in addition to several made during the year to New York and other places. Diag . ..Wed., Sept. 14... 9:00 P.M. i LIVING EXHIBITS-Are contained in the Exhibit Museum Zoo. Included in the miniature zoo are bear cubs, otters and foxes. ALL CAMPUS SING I NOTICE TO FRESHMEN: Upon entering the University of Michigan you will be faced with the chore of finding the proper place which will take care of your clothes, dry-cleaned or laundered. to save you a lot of trouble trying to find the right place by-trial or error-we invite you cordially to stop in and get acquainted with us -the right place for you, for service as you like it when you like it. Everything brought in thoroughly cleaned and ex- pertly pressed; cuffs brushed and taced, missing buttons replaced, rips mended - all these extras included at our regular, moderate prices. GOLD BOND CLEANERS If ancient bones and relics don't appeal much to you, you may find the subject matter more inter- esting in the Museum of Art, in the Alumni Memorial Hall. This is where 'the University's art col- lection is housed. Here one can find all, types of art, from Medi- eval to modern. The Museum in its present form of organization dates from 1946. In 1957 the building itself was re- modeled: lighting in the becond floor galleries was brought up to date and a unistrut area and new stairs to the second floor were added to provide increased exhibi- tion space. 515 East William 7-6 Monday-Friday -7-5 Saturday HoURS: KELSEY MUSEUM-The stone edifice on archaeological exhibits. State Street houses 0 I* C S at 312 South State Street and 1203 South University Ave Desk and Floor LAMPS from 2.39 Large Assortment THROW Desk Book Racks 1.00 each ." RuGs ALL COLORS .. . . FOAM FILLED DECORATOR PILLOWS with zip-off corduroy case MANY COLORS AVAILABLE BED SPREADS Featuring Large Floor Model BOOK RACK Cannon and Fieldcrest :< : . > > ', : X295 each from 5.95 from 1.29 Large Record Racks from 7.95 2.95 v a 2