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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Thomas Nast Caricature of General Ambrose Burnside
Thomas Nast
This object is a Civil War-era carte de visite featuring a caricature portrait of General Ambrose Burnside by Thomas Nast. The caricature depicts Burnside in his Union Army uniform and with a very large forehead. The CDV's cardboard mount, however, appears to be 20th century product.
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The Two Roads to Peace
National Union Executive Committee
The print is a pro-Lincoln broadside. The text compares the Republican and Democratic platforms for the 1864 presidential election.
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Image of Liberty Crowning Abraham Lincoln
Frank Neal
Photograph of painting Liberty Crowning Her Martyr. In the image, Lincoln kneels at the feet of Liberty, who hold a crown of leaves above his head.
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Flags of the Civil War card game
Marc Newman
Flags of the Civil War card game. Edited by Marc Newman. The History Channel Club Life Member. Printed in Italy. U.S. Games Systems, Inc. 2.5"x3.5" There are approximately fifty five cards. On the front of each card, there is a picture of a flag related to the American Civil War. There is also a short section that provides historical information about that flag. There is a box included. edited by Marc Newman and printed by U.S. Game Systems, Inc (American, 1968-present) with the copyright held by A&E Television Networks (American, 1984-present)
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New York Historical Society Abraham Lincoln Quotation Ornament
New York Historical Society
The oval-shaped ornament features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln on its front and a quotation on its reverse. At the top the ornament, a red silk ribbon is attached for hanging.
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All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother Necklace
New York Historical Society, DVB New York, and Lost-Wax Method
The sterling silver necklace features a heart-shaped pendant that is inscribed with the words of Abraham Lincoln. It is accompanied by documentary information and a white box.
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Image of Sailboats on Water
George Hathaway Nickerson
The stereograph features a black and white image of a sailboat on water. In the background, several additional sailboats may be seen. The image is mounted on a yellow card with rounded edges.
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Commemorative Medal (from Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York University Medal Series)
Anthony Notaro, Medallic Art Company, and Hall of Fame for Great Americans
The medal's obverse design depicts the left-quarter profile of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, an American poet best known for ""Paul Revere's Ride,"" The Song of Hiawatha, and Evangeline. The reverse features four figures, most likely the following characters from his works: Paul Revere, Evangeline, The Village Blacksmith, and Hiawatha. A tree is also pictured.
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Union Commanders
William Notman
Repro. of 19th century composite photo: ""Union Commanders."" Originally pub. by Notman Photo Co. of Boston. This photograph includes depictions of assorted Union leaders including, President Abraham Lincoln, Admiral David G. Farrugut, General William T. Sherman, General George Henry Thomas, General George Gordon Meade, General Ulysses S. Grant, General Joseph Hooker, General Philip Henry Sheridan, and General Winfield Scott Hancock. In the foreground of the image, there is a picture of a women on the home front. On the right-side of the foreground, there is also a women that is caring for a wounded solider. In the background of the image, there is several images including portraits of generals and leaders. There is also several murals of patriotic soldiers and monuments.
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Lincoln Memorial Cent 25th Anniversary Set/Numismatic News
Numismatic News
The set include fifty-six Lincoln Cents dated from 1959-1984 in commemoration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial.
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Lincoln Memorial Cent 25th Anniversary Set/Numismatic News
Numismatic News
The blue cardboard folder contains two medals and fifty-six Lincoln cents.
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Numismatic News 30th Anniversary Commemoratives 1952-1982
Numismatic News
The set include thirty Lincoln Cents dated from 1952-1982 in commemoration of the thirtieth anniversary of Numismatic News.
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Numismatic News 30th Anniversary Commemoratives 1952-1982
Numismatic News
The blue folder contains thirty-three Lincoln cents and two medals in commemoration of the thirtieth anniversary of Numismatic News.
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Farragut on the Hartford at Mobile Bay, August 5. 1864
H. A. Ogden
Color bookplate from unidentified volume: ""Farragut on the Hartford...."" In the foreground and center of the image, there are several sailors depicted firing a cannon. The American flag is depicted in the center top of the image while a tattered confederate flag is shown in the upper right section of the image.
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Battle of Gettysburg, July 1 to 3, 1863
H. A. Ogden and The War Memorial Association
The full-color print with white borders depicts a scene from the Battle of Gettysburg. Men fight among a cloud of smoke. Soldier ride on horseback or run toward the fight. The print has been laminated to a piece of composite board. The print has been laminated to a piece of composite board.
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Burnside at Fredericksburg, December 13, 1862
H. A. Ogden and The War Memorial Association
The full-color print with white borders features an image of Ambrose Burnside speaking with another soldier. Several other soldiers stand in the background. The print has been laminated to a piece of composite board.
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BURNSIDE AT FREDRICKSBURG, DECEMBER 13, 1862
H. A. Ogden and The War Memorial Association
Color bookplate from unidentified volume, copyright 1912 by the War Memorial Assn. Title: ""Burnside At Fredericksburg..."" After a painting by H. A. Ogden. In the center of the image, General Ambrose Burnside is depicted pointing to the right side of the image while facing another solider. On the left side of the image, there is a solider solider on horseback while several others stand around. In the background of the image, there is smoke and vaguely obscured signs of a battle.
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Grant in the Wilderness May 5, 1864
H. A. Ogden and The War Memorial Association
Color bookplate from unidentified volume, copyright 1912 by the War Memorial Assn. Title: ""Grant in the Wilderness..."" After a painting by H. A. Ogden. General Ulysses S. Grant is depicted on horseback. General Ulysses S. Grant is shown be addressing other Union soldiers. In the background, there are several other Union soldiers that are also on horseback.
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Hooker at Chancellorsville, May 3 1863
H. A. Ogden and The War Memorial Association
The full-color print with white borders features Joseph Hooker on horseback. Several other soldiers are pictured on horses and on foot. The print has been laminated to a piece of composite board.
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Hooker at Chancellorsville, May 3, 1863
H. A. Ogden and The War Memorial Association
Color bookplate from unidentified volume, copyright 1912 by the War Memorial Assn. Title: ""Hooker at Chancellorsville..."" After a painting by H. A. Ogden. In the center of the image, General Joseph Hooker is depicted on in a blue and yellow uniform. General Joseph Sheridan is depicted waving his hat at on looking soldiers. Two of the soldiers are depicted waving flags. Behind General Joseph Hooker, there are several soldiers on horseback.
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Kearsarge Sinking the Alabama, June 19, 1864
H. A. Ogden and The War Memorial Association
The full-color print with white borders depicts the U.S.S. Kearsarge sinking the C.S.S. Alabama. The print has been laminated to a piece of composite board.
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McClellan at Antietam, September 17, 1862
H. A. Ogden and The War Memorial Association
Color bookplate from unidentified volume, copyright 1912 by the War Memorial Assn. Title: ""McClellan at Antietam..."" After a painting by H. A. Ogden. In the center of the image, General George McClellan is depicted waving at Union troops as he rides by on horseback. In the background of the image, there is a small group of soldiers behind General George McClellan.
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McClellan at Antietam, September 17, 1862
H. A. Ogden and The War Memorial Association
A full-color print with white borders of McClellan and his troops at the Battle of Antietam. The print has been laminated to a piece of composite board.
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Meade at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863
H. A. Ogden and The War Memorial Association
The full-color print with white borders features George Meade on horseback. Other soldiers are pictured on horseback while several other soldiers fight in the distance. The print has been laminated to a piece of composite board.
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Meade At Gettysburg, July 2, 1863
H. A. Ogden and The War Memorial Association
Color bookplate from unidentified volume, copyright 1912 by the War Memorial Assn. Title: ""Meade at Gettysburg..."" After a painting by H. A. Ogden. In the foreground of the image, there is a solider depicted laying on the ground with his bayonet charged. In the center of the image, there is two soldiers on horseback. Both soldiers are depicted having blue and yellow uniforms. In the background of the image, there are partially obscured depictions of soldiers that are preparing for battle.