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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Photograph of Fanny Henning
Copy photo; Bust portrait of Fanny Henning Speed (wife of Joshua F. Speed).
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Photograph of Frank J. Williams with Governor Jim Edgar of Illinois and Others
The black and white photograph depicts a group shot of Frank J. Williams standing with Governor Jim Edgar of Illinois, Brenda Edgar, and two other individuals.
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Photograph of General Harrison's Army Crossing Lake Erie
Photo of an engraving; ""General Harrison's Army Crossing Lake Erie.""
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Photograph of George B. McClellan Engraving
Photo of an engraving; bust portrait of George B. McClellan.
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Photograph of George H. Harlow and Associates
Copy photo; George H. Harlow and others. Harlow resided in Lincoln's Springfield Home from 1869 to 1877.
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Photograph of Grave of Nancy Hanks Lincoln, Lincoln CIty, Indiana
The black and white snapshot photograph depicts the grave of Nancy Hanks Lincoln, the mother of Abraham Lincoln, at Lincoln City, Indiana.
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Photograph of Illustration of Abraham Lincoln Composing Document
Color photographic reproduction of an illustration of Abraham Lincoln composing a document. A Union soldier stands in the background.
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Photograph of Interior of the Robert Johnson Cabin
The photograph is a promotional/publicity photo for the Lincoln Heritage Trail, which depicts the interior of the Robert Johnson cabin at Lincoln's New Salem State Park. The photograph is accompanied by a supplemental documentary information sheet.
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Photograph of James M. Matheny and Associates
Copy photo of James H. Matheny, Samuel Baker, W. Gibson Harris, and Zimri A. Enos. Matheny served as Abraham Lincoln's best man.
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Photograph of Joseph Holt, John A. Bingham, and Henry L. Burnett
Copy photo; Joseph Holt, John A. Bingham, Henry L. Burnett.
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Photograph of Joseph Holt, John A. Bingham, and Henry L. Burnett
Copy photo; Joseph Holt, John A. Bingham, Henry L.Burnett.
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Photograph of Judge Charles E. Bull dressed as Abraham Lincoln.
The photograph features a bust-length portrait of Judge Charles E. Bull in costume as Abraham Lincoln. The object was previously in the possession of the late Lincolniana collector, Herbert Wells Fay (American, 1859-1949).
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Photograph of Lech Wałęsa holding the Book, Lincoln on Democracy
The black and white photograph depicts Lech Wałęsa, the Polish President from 1990-1995, holding a Polish language copy of the book Lincoln On Democracy.
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Photograph of Lewis Powell Skull
The color photograph depicts the skull of the Abraham Lincoln assassination conspirator Lewis Powell.
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Photograph of Lincoln Assassination Chair
The black and white photograph depicts the chair in which Abraham Lincoln sat when he was shot at Ford's Theatre. The photograph is accompanied by a slip of paper that features a caption. The photograph was enclosed in a black frame, but was removed for preservation.
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Photograph of Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
The photograph features an image of the memorial building located at the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial in Indiana. It is accompanied by supplemental documentary information.
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Photograph of Lincoln Marriage Temple
The photograph shows a small brick building, known as the Lincoln Marriage Temple. It houses the cabin in which Thomas and Nancy Hanks Lincoln were married.
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Photograph of Louis Bonhajo's Lincoln the Circuit Rider
Photograph of a Louis Bonhajo's Lincoln the Circuit Rider.
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Photograph of Mosaic Portrait of James A. Garfield
The object features an image of a mosaic portrait of James A. Garfield.
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Photograph of Old Meeting House, Hingham, Massachusetts
Copy photo; Old Meeting House in Hingham, Mass (also known as the Old Ship Church or First Parish). Accompanied by documentary information.
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Photograph of Portrait of Abraham Lincoln
Black and white portrait of Abraham Lincoln accompanied by a description of the book The Face of Lincoln by James Mellon.
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Photograph of Portraits of Gideon Welles and Mary Jane Hale Welles
The color snapshot photograph depicts two painted portraits of Gideon Welles and wife Mary Jane Hale Welles.
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Photograph of President Bill Clinton and Lincoln Bust
The color photographic print depicts President Bill Clinton at his desk. To his proper right, an Abraham Lincoln sculpture is pictured.
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Photograph of Print Depicting Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Photograph of a print depicting a Lincoln-Douglas Debate.
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Photograph of Print Depicting the Hanging of the Thirty-eight Sioux Indians
Photograph of print depicting the hanging of thirty-eight Sioux Indians after the Battle of Wood Lake during the Dakota War of 1862.
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Photograph of Print of Abraham Lincoln and Cabinet Members
Photograph of print of Abraham Lincoln and Cabinet members.
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Photograph of Print of Abraham Lincoln Riding in Horse and Buggy
Photograph of print depicting Abraham Lincoln riding in a horse and buggy along a country road. He is shown speaking to a man along the road.
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Photograph of Print of Abraham Lincoln Standing at a Window
Photograph of print depicting Abraham Lincoln standing at a window while reading a book.
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Photograph of Print of Civil War Office on Horseback
Photograph of photograph depicting a Civil War officer on horseback.
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Photograph of Relief Bust of Abraham Lincoln
The color Polaroid depicts a cast metal circular plaque with relief bust of Abraham Lincoln at its center.
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Photograph of R. Gerald McMurtry and Louis A. Warren
The black and white snapshot photograph depicts an image of R. Gerald McMurtry (history professor and former director of the Louis A. Warren Lincoln Library Museum in Fort Wayne, Indiana) and Louis A. Warren (Lincoln scholar and former director of the Louis A. Warren Lincoln Library Museum in Fort Wayne, Indiana).
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Photograph of Robert Blake Dressed as Abraham Lincoln
The black and white copy photographic print features a seated portrait of Abraham Lincoln impressionist Robert Blake. The object is signed and inscribed to Frank Williams.
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Photograph of Robert Blake Dressed as Abraham Lincoln
The black and white copy photographic print features a standing portrait of Abraham Lincoln impressionist, Robert Blake. The object is signed and inscribed to Frank Williams.
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Photograph of Robert E. Lee Engraving
Photo of bust portrait of Robert E. Lee, after an engraving by Ritchie.
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Photograph of Robert E. Lee Engraving
Photo of engraved bust portrait of Robert E. Lee as young officer.
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Photograph of Robert E. Lee Engraving
Photo of bust portrait of Robert E. Lee, after an engraving by A. Robin.
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Photograph of Standing Abraham Lincoln Statue
The black and white photo depicts an image of an unidentified statue of a standing Abraham Lincoln.
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Photograph of Stonewall Jackson Engraving
Photo of an engraved bust portrait of Stonewall Jackson, after a photo by Brady.
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Photograph of Stonewall Jackson Engraving
Photo of an engraved seated portrait of Stonewall Jackson.
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Photograph of the Old State Capitol, Candalia, Illinois
The photograph is a promotional/publicity photo for the Lincoln Heritage Trail, which depicts the Old State Capitol building located in Vandalia, Illinois. The image is accompanied by a supplemental documentary information sheet.
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Photograph of the Thomas and Sarah Bush Lincoln Cabin
The photograph depicts an image of Thomas and Sarah Bush Lincoln's log cabin, located at the Lincoln Cabin State Park, Illinois.
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Photograph of Unidentified Civil War Soldier
The photograph features the image of an unidentified Civil War soldier dressed in uniform. He stands with his proper right hand draped over the back of a chair.
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Photograph of Unidentified Lincoln Impersonator
The photograph features an unidentified man in costume as Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln. The object was previously in the possession of the late Lincolniana collector, Herbert Wells Fay (American, 1859-1949).
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Photograph of U.S.S. Monitor Engraving
Photo of engraving; depicts U.S.S. Monitor engaged in combat.
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Photograph of U.S.S. Monitor Turret Diagram
Photo of cross-section diagram of U.S.S. Monitor turrett.
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Photographs of Letters to Wife from William, April 14-15, 1865
Five photographs depicting a color image of three letters written to an unidentified woman (only referred to as "My Dear Wife") from an unidentified man (only referred to as "William"). In the letters, the writer describes witnessing the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
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Photo of Sculptor Douglas Volk's Studio
A small interior photograph of Douglas Volk's studio. In the photo, two of his father's, Leonard Volk, most famous works are shown. The first is the Lincoln bust, often referred to as the nude bust or Hermes bust. Just in front of this object, is Lincoln's plaster life-mask. The photograph is mounted on cardstock.
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P. H. Sheridan
The image depicts a portrait of Philip Sheridan from the waist up in uniform. Sheridan was a Union general during the American Civil War.
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Piano in the Parlor
The stereograph contains a color image of four women and two men in a parlor. One woman is seated and playing at a piano while a man sits to her proper left. Two people, a man and woman, stand to the right of the piano and watch. The remaining two women are seated at chairs just behind the piano player. The image appears on a brownish card mount.
