
Artifacts
The Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana consists of approximately 12,000 artifacts, statuary, prints, paintings, broadsides, ephemera, photographs, philately, collectibles/miniatures, and numismatics. Materials are housed in 20 map case drawers, 30 cartons, and a variety of loose statuary, prints, and paintings. The collection also includes nearly 100 original manuscripts and the Claude Simmons collection which consists of approximately 12 bankers boxes of Lincoln related materials and scrapbooks. There are also approximately 15,000 books, journals, and pamphlets separated into two collections: the Lincoln Book Collection and the Civil War/Collateral Book Collection.
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John James Audubon Commemorative Medal (from Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York University Medal Series)
Gertrude Katherine Lathrop, Medallic Art Company, and Hall of Fame for Great Americans
The bronze commemorative medal depicts a bust image of John James Audubon (ornithologist, naturalist, and painter and author of The Birds of America) from the shoulders up. The reverse features an image of a snow owl with its wings erect.
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Louis Agassiz Commemorative Medal (from Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York University Medal Series)
Gertrude Katherine Lathrop, Medallic Art Company, and Hall of Fame for Great Americans
The bronze commemorative medal depicts a bust image of Louis Agassiz (a Swiss-American biologist and geologist) from the shoulders up. The reverse features images of various organisms. A trilobite is featured at the center of the medal, while other marine life circle it around the outside edge.
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Abraham Lincoln Jewelry Box
Mary M. Laughlin
The round porcelain jewelry box is made up of a base and lid. On the lid, a bust portrait illustration of Abraham Lincoln is depicted with an American flag in the foreground. At the base's side, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum seal is featured along with a decorative floral and star border. Maker information is featured at the base's bottom.
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Abraham Lincoln No. 1 in a Series of Great Word Processors
Leading Edge
This poster features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln. This poster also features a partial text of Gettysburg Address.
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Christmas Card featuring the images of Santa Claus and 11 U. S. Presidents
Edward Leight and American Artist Group
Folded Christmas card bearing the images of Santa Claus and 11 U. S. Presidents: Washington, Lincoln, Adams, Madison, Jackson, Polk, Grant, Jefferson, Van Buren, Monroe, and Buchanan. It is black and white, except for the red of Santa's hat and coat. Its inside bears a Christmas greeting along with a personal message signed by Weldon and Shirley [Petz?].
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Envelope for Christmas Card featuring the images of Santa Claus and 11 U. S. Presidents
Edward Leight and American Artist Group
Blank envelope accompanying a folded Christmas card bearing the images of Santa Claus and 11 U. S. Presidents: Washington, Lincoln, Adams, Madison, Jackson, Polk, Grant, Jefferson, Van Buren, Monroe, and Buchanan.
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Standing Portrait of the Prince of Wales
Augustin Aimé Joseph Le Jeune
Standing portrait of the Prince of Wales.
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Carved Leaf Portrait of Abraham Lincoln
Adrian Lewis
The object is a maple leaf that features a carved portrait of Abraham Lincoln. The leaf was enclosed in a gold metal frame, but was removed for preservation. On the frame's reverse, a label with creator information was scotch taped, but was removed and kept with the item.
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Standing Portrait of Zachariah Chandler
R. A. Lewis
The carte de visite features an oval standing portrait of Zachariah Chandler, U.S. Senator from Michigan.
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General Pierre G. T. Beauregard C.S.A.
Library of Congress
The object is a sepia-toned image of Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard. In the image, Beauregard is pictured in his army uniform from the chest up.
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General Robert E. Lee C.S.A
Library of Congress
The object features a sepia-toned image of General Robert E. Lee of the Confederate States of America. Lee is pictured in his army uniform from the chest up.
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Major-General George E. Pickett C.S.A.
Library of Congress
The object is a sepia-toned image of Confederate Major-General George E. Pickett. Pickett is pictured in his army uniform from the chest up.
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Major-General George G. Meade U.S.A.
Library of Congress
The object features a sepia-toned image of Major-General George G. Meade. In the image, Meade is pictured in his Union army uniform from the waist up.
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Major-General Philip H. Sheridan U.S.A.
Library of Congress
The object features a sepia-toned image of Major-General Philip H. Sheridan. In the image, Sheridan is pictured in his army uniform. He is seated and holds an unidentifiable object in his hands.
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Shakespeare's Quips, Cusses, & Curses - The Library of Congress Knowledge Cards
Library of Congress
Shakespeare's Quips, Cusses, & Curses - The Library of Congress Knowledge Cards. Features drawing of William Shakespeare holding a quill on the cover of the box. The back features a description of the set. Pomegranate Communications, Inc. Printed in China. 4.25" x 3.5" There are forty-eight cards in the deck. The front of each card has an incomplete quote from one of Shakespeare's works. The back of the card has the full quotation. created by The Library of Congress (American,1800-present) and published by Pomegranate Communications (American,1968-present)
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The Civil War: The Confederacy Knowledge Cards
Library of Congress
A set of forty-eight knowledge cards issued by the Library of Congress. Each card features an image of a Confederate-centric subject (e.g., a notable person, place, or entity). The cards are enclosed in a box featuring an image of Robert E. Lee.
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The Civil War, The Confederacy: The Library of Congress Knowledge Cards
Library of Congress
The Civil War, The Confederacy - The Library of Congress Knowledge Cards. Features portrait of Robert E. Lee on the cover of the box. The back features a description of the set. Pomegranate Communications, Inc. Printed in China. 4.25" x 3.5" A set of 48 cards. Each card has an engraved portrait of figures from the Confederacy. On the back of each card, there is a short biography of that individual. created by The Library of Congress (American,1800-present) and published by Pomegranate Communications (American,1968-present)
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The Civil War: The Union Knowledge Cards
Library of Congress
A set of forty-eight knowledge cards issued by the Library of Congress. Each card features an image of a Union-centric subject (e.g., a notable person, place, or entity). The cards are enclosed in a box featuring an image of Ulysses S. Grant.
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Library of Congress 2003 Engagement Calendar - "The Civil War"
Library of Congress and Pomegranate Communications
Spiral bound Library of Congress 2003 Engagement Calendar - "The Civil War" Features a color painting of a battle on the cover with a brief description of the calendar's theme on the back.
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Library of Congress 2004 Engagement Calendar - "The Civil War"
Library of Congress and Pomegranate Communications
Spiral bound Library of Congress 2004 Engagement Calendar - "The Civil War" Features a black and white photograph of soldiers seated and standing with flags flanking them on the cover with a brief description of the calendar's theme on the back.
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Library of Congress 2005 Engagement Calendar - "The Civil War"
Library of Congress and Pomegranate Communications
Spiral bound Library of Congress 2005 Engagement Calendar - "The Civil War" Features a black and white photo of a young boy dressed as a soldier on the cover. The back cover contains a brief text description of the calendar's theme.
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Library of Congress 2006 Engagement Calendar - "The Civil War"
Library of Congress and Pomegranate Communications
Spiral bound Library of Congress 2006 Engagement Calendar - "The Civil War" Features a color painting of a battle on the cover with a brief description of the calendar's theme on the back.
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Library of Congress 2007 Engagement Calendar - "The Civil War"
Library of Congress and Pomegranate Communications
Spiral bound Library of Congress 2007 Engagement Calendar - "The Civil War" Features a color painting of a battle on the cover with a brief description of the calendar's theme on the back.
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1861 Lincoln Signature
Abraham Lincoln
This clipped signature of Abraham Lincoln is dated October 21, 1861. This is the first Lincoln signature purchased by Chief Justice Williams at a cost of $200.00. Clipped signatures, not really the best way of collecting autographs, now sell for $3,000.00.
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Black Hawk War Military Discharge Papers for George Warburton. Signed by Abraham Lincoln.
Abraham Lincoln
The object is a partially printed discharge paper for George Warburton, a private in Abraham Lincoln's company during the Black Hawk War. The paper was completed and signed by Lincoln. It is secured inside of a cream-hued mat.