The COVID-19 pandemic forced Western Michigan University to cancel plans to celebrate the acquisition of the David Small and Sarah Stewart Archives in November 2020.

WMU Rare Books Librarian Professor Susan M. Steuer says, "We have tentatively rescheduled the celebration for September–November of 2021 with exhibitions and a series of talks. Pending further information on health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, we hope to provide details for the celebration —or any changes in plans— by late January 2021."