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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Sheridan at Five Forks April 1, 1865
H. A. Ogden and The War Memorial Association
Color bookplate from unidentified volume, copyright 1912 by the War Memorial Assn. Title: ""Sheridan at Five Forks..."" After a painting by H. A. Ogden. General Philip Sheridan is depicted rising horseback over a wooden barrier. General Sheridan is depicted holding a white and red flag on a golden brown pole. To the left and right of General Philip Sheridan, there are several depictions of Confederate soldiers surrendering. Behind General Philip Sheridan, there are depiction of partially obscured Union soldiers advancing.
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Sheridan at Five Forks, April 1, 1865
H. A. Ogden and The War Memorial Association
The full-color print with white borders depicts Philip Sheridan on horseback jumping over a Confederate barrier. He is holding a flag in his proper right hand. The print has been laminated to a piece of composite board.
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Sherman at Kenesaw Mountain, October 4, 1864
H. A. Ogden and The War Memorial Association
The full-color print with white borders depicts William Sherman pointing his proper left hand over the edge of a cliff. The other soldiers are pictured. The print has been laminated to a piece of composite board.
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Sherman at Kennesaw Mountain, October 4, 1864
H. A. Ogden and The War Memorial Association
Color bookplate from unidentified volume, copyright 1912 by the War Memorial Assn. Title: ""Sherman at Kennesaw Mountain..."" After a painting by H. A. Ogden. General William Sherman is depicted pointing to the right of the image. A solider is kneeling down next to General William Sherman. The kneeling solider is is a blue uniform and has binoculars. In the background of the image, one solider stands waving a red and white flag while another sits also with binoculars.
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Thomas at Chickamauga, September 20, 1863
H. A. Ogden and The War Memorial Association
Color bookplate from unidentified volume, copyright 1912 by the War Memorial Assn. Title: ""Thomas at Chickamauga..."" After a painting by H. A. Ogden. General George Thomas is depicted on horse back. General George Thomas is shaking hands with another Union solider. There is also depictions of several other Union soldiers, also on horseback which are partially obscured.
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Federal Uniforms During the Civil War 1861-1865 (from the People's Standard History of the United States)
Henry Alexand er Ogden
The chromolithograph features a color image of a group of men dressed in Union uniforms. Five of the men sit on horseback, while two men are shown standing in the foreground. In the background, a line of soldiers is pictured. Above them on a hill, soldiers fire cannons off into the distance. At the top of the image, three coins are shown that depict the following three men: William T. Sherman, Ulysses S. Grant, and Phillip H. Sheridan. At the bottom right corner, a blue shield illustrating various corps badges is also pictured.
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Exit Strategy
Jack Ohman
Reproduction of a cartoon depicting Abraham Lincoln looking at a Civil War-era map of Manassas with a shocked look on his face. Another man stands in the room and asks, "Yeah, yeah, yeah, but what's our exit strategy?"
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...Or, the beard could indicate he is running for president...
Jack Ohman
A reproduction of an Abraham Lincoln-themed cartoon. In cartoon, Al Gore is shown dressed as Abraham Lincoln and sports a GORE political pin. A man and woman stand behind him speculating whether or not he's running for president. The United States Capitol is pictured in the background.
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Why (ahem) yes, he just cam on the market... How many yen are we talking, here?
Pat Oliphant
A cartoon depicting the Lincoln statue at Lincoln Memorial. A line of men dressed identically stand in front of the statue facing two other men dressed in overcoats. The cartoon features an inscription by the cartoonist.
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The Famous Letter to Mrs. Bixby by Abraham Lincoln
Harry D. Oppenheimer
The print features the full text of Abraham Lincoln's letter to Lydia Parker Bixby. The letter, rumored to have been written by Lincoln's private secretary John Hay, was written in 1864 to offer condolences to Bixby, who claimed to have lost five sons during the American Civil War. This copy has been transcribed and printed in a standard typeface and is accompanied by a small information card. It was originally enclosed within a thin black frame but was removed for preservation.
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The Man Who Was Too Strong to Become a Dictator
Carey Orr
Cartoon by Orr [?]; newspaper clipping affixed to cardboard; "The Man Who Was Too Strong To Become A Dictator." Depicts A. Lincoln ca. 1863. Copyright 1937, Chicago Tribune.
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Vertical Section of Timby's Revolving Tower
J. W. Orr
The engraving features an image of the interior of Theodore Timby's revolving gun turret used on the USS Monitor.
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Abraham Lincoln and Clifton H. Moore
Lloyd Ostendorf
The print features an image of Abraham Lincoln and Clifton H. Moore standing outside of the DeWitt County Courthouse. Moore was Lincoln's law partner in Clinton, Illinois.
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Abraham Lincoln and George M. Harrison Travel by Canoe
Lloyd Ostendorf
In the print, Abraham Lincoln and George M. Harrison are shown in a canoe holding oars in their hands. In the background, John Todd Stuart is shown on horseback.
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Abraham Lincoln Carrying A Christmas Tree with Tad and Willie
Lloyd Ostendorf
Greeting card from Lincoln Memorial University. Its front features a Lloyd Ostendorf illustration of Abraham Lincoln carrying a Christmas tree and ax. Two of his sons are shown walking by his side. The inside includes a Christmas greeting.
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Abraham Lincoln Defends William D. Davis
Lloyd Ostendorf
The print features an image of Abraham Lincoln conferring with his client, William D. Davis, at Clark County Courthouse.
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Abraham Lincoln Offering a Child Watermelon
Lloyd Ostendorf
The print depicts Abraham Lincoln offering a small child a slice of watermelon.
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Abraham Lincoln pulling sled with Willie and Tad
Lloyd Ostendorf
Greeting card from Lincoln Memorial University. Its front features a Lloyd Ostendorf illustration of Abraham Lincoln pulling a sleigh with two of his sons. The inside includes a Christmas greeting. It is accompanied by a blank envelope.
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Abraham Lincoln Sits For Ambrotype
Lloyd Ostendorf
The print features Abraham Lincoln sitting for an ambrotype by Samuel G. Alschuler. Judge J. D. Cunningham is pictured in the background.
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Abraham Lincoln speaks at Winchester, Scott County, Illinois
Lloyd Ostendorf
The print depicts Abraham Lincoln speaking in Winchester, Scott County, Illinois in favor of repealing the Kansas-Nebraska Act.
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A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand
Lloyd Ostendorf
The print depicts Abraham Lincoln giving his A House Divided Speech on 16 June 1858 at the then Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois.
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A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand
Lloyd Ostendorf
The print depicts Abraham Lincoln giving his A House Divided Speech on 16 June 1858 at the then Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois.
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As an Overnight Quest in the Lincoln Home
Lloyd Ostendorf
The image depicts Abraham Lincoln and son, Robert, in front of a lit fireplace decorated for Christmas. The two smile at one another and gesture to the stockings. The image is from the Lincoln Memorial University Collection.
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At Dr. William Fithian's Home
Lloyd Ostendorf
The print features and image of Dr. William Fithian speaking with Abraham Lincoln. Ward Hill Lamon stands in the background.
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Captain Abraham Lincoln
Lloyd Ostendorf
The object is a reproduction of an Ostendorf print. It features an image of Abraham Lincoln as a Black Hawk War ranger and soldier in 1832. In the image, a horse and musket are also pictured.