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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Abraham Lincoln Standing between Rocks
John McClarey
The small statuette depicts Abraham Lincoln standing with his proper left hand outstretched. He stands between what appears to be a break between two rock structures. Lincoln is dressed in his traditional overcoat and tie.
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Bearded Abraham Lincoln Bust
John McClarey
The bronze bust is a limited-edition (2/20) sculpture by John McClarey. It depicts Abraham Lincoln from the chest up wearing a suit and tie. The bust is mounted on a wooden base.
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Beardless Abraham Lincoln Bust
John McClarey
McClarey's work depicts Abraham Lincoln from the chest up. His head is slightly turned to his proper left and he looks to the side. He is dressed in a suit and tie. The bust seemingly emerges from rough-cut stone, which serves as the piece's base.
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Black Hawk Sculpted Bust
John McClarey
The sculpted bust depicts the likeness of Sauk Indian leader, Black Hawk. The piece features the proper right quarter profile of Black Hawk. He wears a necklace, earrings, and a roach headdress. The bust appears in a dark bronze hue that has a slight sheen.
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Carl Sandburg Bust
John McClarey
The sculpted bust depicts the likeness of Carl Sandburg, the writer of Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years. The bust is painted a bronze-like color and is mounted on a black marble base.
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Freedom River
John McClarey
The plaster sculpture depicts a standing Abraham Lincoln and Ann Rutledge, who is widely believed to be Lincoln's first love. In the sculpture, Lincoln leans against a tree while holding a book. Ann looks up at Lincoln with both of her hands resting on the tree.
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Ground Breaking Limited Edition Commemorative 150th Anniversary of the Lincoln Presidency and the Civil War
John McClarey
Ground Breaking depicts a standing Abraham Lincoln in a bronze finish. Lincoln stands with his two hands gripping a shovel handle. His proper left foot pushes the shovel into the ground as he looks forward. The marble base features a metal plate with the title and creator information engraved.
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Last Full Measure
John McClarey
The plaster sculpture depicts two Union soldiers, one of which is wounded. The wounded soldier stands erect with the help of the second soldier, who uses his proper right arm as support. The sculpture has been painted in a dark brown hue and is mounted on a wooden base. A small placard with title and artist information is mounted to the base.
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“Out of Court”: Abraham Lincoln and Melissa Goings at Woodford County Courthouse in Metamora, Illinois in 1857
John McClarey
A miniature reproduction of John McClarey’s “Out of Court” sculpture featuring Abraham Lincoln and Melissa Goings. This sculpture is mounted on a wood base with a metal name plate affixed to the bottom center of the base.
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Photograph of A Greater Task Sculpture
John McClarey
The color digital photograph depicts a sculpture entitled A Greater Task featuring the likeness of Abraham Lincoln. It is located at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum complex, Union Park in Springfield, Illinois.
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Photograph of A House Divided Sculpture
John McClarey
The color digital photograph depicts a sculpture entitled A House Divided, which features the likeness of Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. The sculpture is located at Coles County Fairgrounds in Charleston, Illinois.
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Photograph of A. Lincoln Deputy Surveyor, Sangamon County, Illinois 1833-1837 Statue
John McClarey
The color digital photograph depicts the sculpture A. Lincoln - Deputy Surveyor, Sangamon County, Illinois 1833-1837, located at New Salem State Park, Petersburg, Illinois.
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Photograph of Lincoln Draws the Line Sculpture
John McClarey
The color digital photograph depicts a sculpture entitled Lincoln Draws the Line, located at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza in Peoria, Illinois.
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Photograph of The Last Stop Sculpture
John McClarey
The color digital photograph depicts a statue entitled The Last Stop, which features the likeness of Abraham Lincoln and a pic. It is located at Christian County Courthouse ground in Taylorville, Illinois.
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Photograph of Vision for a Greater Illinois Statue
John McClarey
The color digital photograph depicts a statue entitled Vision For A Greater Illinois located at Macon County Historical Society Prairie Village in Decatur, Illinois.
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Photograph of Young Lincoln on a Log Bench
John McClarey
The color digital photograph depicts a sculpture entitled Young Lincoln on a Log Bench, located at Lincoln Park, Old State Capital, Vandalia, Illinois.
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Rough Edges: Abraham Lincoln Bust
John McClarey
The bust depicts a beardless Abraham Lincoln looking straight ahead. The back of Lincoln's head is left unfinished or with "rough edges." The bust is mounted onto a rectangular black marble base.
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The Lincoln Family, ca. 1858
John McClarey
This piece, by sculptor John McClarey, depicts the Lincoln family on their way to a picnic in 1858. Of not is the artist's depiction of the Lincolns with their dog, Fido, a yellow mixed-breed dog that stayed behind in Illinois when the Lincolns moved to Washington, D.C. The sculptured is made from bonded bronze and sits atop a walnut base.
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Abraham Lincoln Deputy Surveyor, Sangamon County, Illinois 1833-1837
John McClarey and Illinois Professional Land Surveyors Association
The bronze statuette features a standing Abraham Lincoln. He is beardless and wears casual clothing, which include a shirt, vest, trousers, and boots. He holds a hat in his proper right hand and a Jacob's staff in his left. The statuette is mounted to a wooden base that has a metal plate affixed to its front.
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Abraham Lincoln Age 47 "A Grand Rally" for Fremont in Sterling, IL on July 18, 1856
John McClarey, Don Morris, and David Seagraves
The statuette features a standing Abraham Lincoln in a bronze finish. Lincoln stands with his proper right hand outstretched and a book in his proper left. He is beardless and wearing a coat jacket, vest, shirt, tie, and trousers. The statuette is a limited edition release and is number seven out of seven.
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McCormick Abe Lincoln Bourbon Whiskey Decanter
McCormick Distilling Company and American Porcelain
The porcelain decanter was produced for McCormick Straight Bourbon Whiskey. It has been shaped in the form of a young Abraham Lincoln, who stands in front of a table holding a law book. His hat and coat rest on the table, and a dog sits at his feet. A piece of U.S. Internal Revenue tape runs down the decanter's back, and a gold informational label is located at its base.
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The Spencer County, Indiana, Youth and His Undreamed of Immortality
John T. McCutcheon
Newspaper cartoon affixed to cardboard. Depicts A. Lincoln, A. Lincoln statue, etc.
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U. S. Hotel
McDonnald and Sterry
The stereograph features a black and white image of the front facade of the U.S. Hotel. Two horse and carriages sit on the road outside. The image is mounted on an orange card with rounded edges.
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U. S. Hotel Park
McDonnald and Sterry
The stereograph features a black and white image of a park outside of the U. S. Hotel. Several pathways, buses, and trees are pictured. The image is mounted on an orange card with rounded edges.
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U.S. Hotel Parlor
McDonnald and Sterry
The stereograph features a black and white image of a room with several chairs and three globe chandeliers. The image is mounted on an orange card with rounded edges.