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Home > Archives and Special Collections > Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana > Artifacts

Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana
 

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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  • George Armstrong Custer by Clive R. Wooster

    George Armstrong Custer

    Clive R. Wooster

    The print features a portrait of George Armstrong Custer in uniform mounted on a horse. It is a part of a collection of thirty prints. Possibly hand colored.

  • Georgia Trumpeter Governors Horse Guards 1861 by Clive R. Wooster

    Georgia Trumpeter Governors Horse Guards 1861

    Clive R. Wooster

    The print features a portrait of a member of the Georgia Governor's Horse Guard. He is mounted atop a horse and holds a trumpet to his mouth. The print is a part of a collection of thirty prints. Possibly hand colored.

  • Hawkins Zouaves New York by Clive R. Wooster

    Hawkins Zouaves New York

    Clive R. Wooster

    The print features a standing portrait of a Union Civil War Soldier in a Zouave uniform. He holds a rifle in his proper right hand. It is a part of a collection of thirty prints. Possibly hand colored.

  • Illinois Cavalry at Powder Springs, Georgia 1864 by Clive R. Wooster

    Illinois Cavalry at Powder Springs, Georgia 1864

    Clive R. Wooster

    The print features a portrait of a Union Civil War Soldier mounting a horse. It is a part of a collection of thirty prints. Possibly hand colored.

  • Meeting of General Joseph E. Johnston and General Bishoph Polk Marietta, Georgie - 1864 by Clive R. Wooster

    Meeting of General Joseph E. Johnston and General Bishoph Polk Marietta, Georgie - 1864

    Clive R. Wooster

    The print features a scene depicting a meeting between General Joseph E. Johnston and General Bishop Leonidas Polk. It is a part of a collection of thirty prints. Possibly hand colored.

  • Meeting of General Joseph E. Johnston and General Bishoph Polk Marietta, Georgie - 1864 by Clive R. Wooster

    Meeting of General Joseph E. Johnston and General Bishoph Polk Marietta, Georgie - 1864

    Clive R. Wooster

    The print features a scene depicting a meeting between General Joseph E. Johnston and General Bishop Leonidas Polk. It is a part of a collection of thirty prints. Possibly hand colored.

  • Officer of 17th Mississippi Regiment by Clive R. Wooster

    Officer of 17th Mississippi Regiment

    Clive R. Wooster

    The print features a standing portrait of a Confederate officer in uniform. It is a part of a collection of thirty prints. Possibly hand colored.

  • Ohio Line Regiment at Marietta, Ga. 1864 by Clive R. Wooster

    Ohio Line Regiment at Marietta, Ga. 1864

    Clive R. Wooster

    The print features a standing portrait of a Union Civil War Soldier in uniform. He holds a rifle in his proper left hand. It is a part of a collection of thirty prints. Possibly hand colored.

  • Pelican Regiment of Louisiana New Orleans 1861 by Clive R. Wooster

    Pelican Regiment of Louisiana New Orleans 1861

    Clive R. Wooster

    The print features a portrait of a member of the Pelican Regiment of Louisiana in uniform. The soldier waves a flag in his hands. It is a part of a collection of thirty prints. Possibly hand colored.

  • Robert E. Lee 1861 by Clive R. Wooster

    Robert E. Lee 1861

    Clive R. Wooster

    The print features a standing portrait of Robert E. Lee in uniform. It is a part of a collection of thirty prints. Possibly hand colored.

  • South Carolina Swamp Fighters (Sharpshooter) by Clive R. Wooster

    South Carolina Swamp Fighters (Sharpshooter)

    Clive R. Wooster

    The print features a portrait of a Confederate officer perched in a tree with his rifle lifted. It is a part of a collection of thirty prints. Possibly hand colored.

  • U.S. Marines 1861 by Clive R. Wooster

    U.S. Marines 1861

    Clive R. Wooster

    The print features a standing portrait of a United States Civil War-era marine in uniform. It is a part of a collection of thirty prints. Possibly hand colored.

  • Wisconsin Infantry at Allatoona Pass 1864 by Clive R. Wooster

    Wisconsin Infantry at Allatoona Pass 1864

    Clive R. Wooster

    The print features a standing portrait of a Union Civil War Soldier in uniform. He stands aiming a rifle. It is a part of a collection of thirty prints. Possibly hand colored.

  • Wisconsin Mountain Battery 1864 by Clive R. Wooster

    Wisconsin Mountain Battery 1864

    Clive R. Wooster

    The print depicts a Union Civil War soldier climbing a mountain. He holds a flag in his proper left hand and pulls a horse behind him with his proper right hand. The horse hauls two wagon wheels on its saddle. The print is a part of a collection of thirty prints. Possibly hand colored.

  • Abraham Lincoln as a storekeeper by Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.

    Abraham Lincoln as a storekeeper

    Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.

    Color print, "Lincoln was the half-owner of the Lincoln-Berry Store..." Depicts A. Lincoln as a storekeeper. One of a set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] with sheet of explanatory text [4708.16] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. Abraham Lincoln is depicted standing behind a counter at the Lincoln-Berry Store. Ann Rutledge is depicted facing Abraham Lincoln.

  • Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg by Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.

    Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg

    Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.

    Color print, "...we here highly resolve that those dead shall not have died in vain..." Depicts A. Lincoln at Gettysburg. One of a set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] with sheet of explanatory text [4708.16] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. A color reproduction print which depicts Abraham Lincoln giving the Gettysburg Address in front of a crowd of people. Abraham Lincoln is depicted standing on an elevated podium.

  • Abraham Lincoln stepped onto the platform by Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.

    Abraham Lincoln stepped onto the platform

    Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.

    Color print, "Abraham Lincoln stepped onto the platform..." Depicts A. Lincoln's first inauguration. One of a set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] with sheet of explanatory text [4708.16] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. A color reproduction print which depicts Abraham Lincoln address a crowd in front the United State's capital. The capital building is shown under construction.

  • Abraham Lincoln Studying Scott's Lession Diorama by Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.

    Abraham Lincoln Studying Scott's Lession Diorama

    Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.

    Color print, "In the evenings, Abe memorized "pieces" from Scott's LESSONS IN ELOCUTION..." Depicts young A. Lincoln and parents in cabin. One of a set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] with sheet of explanatory text [4708.16] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. A color reproduction print in which Abraham Lincoln is depicted sitting in front of a fire with a book.

  • Court week was as good as a fair by Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.

    Court week was as good as a fair

    Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.

    Color print, "Court week was as good as a fair..." Depicts A. Lincoln and courthouse. One of a set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] with sheet of explanatory text [4708.16] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. In the center of the image, there is a rendering a brick courthouse. In the foreground, the image, there are renderings of people, houses and a horse drawn wagon.

  • From the upper deck, Lincoln looked down upon a group of slaves by Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.

    From the upper deck, Lincoln looked down upon a group of slaves

    Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.

    Color print, "From the upper deck, Lincoln looked down upon a group of slaves..." Depicts A. Lincoln on steamboat. One of a set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] with sheet of explanatory text [4708.16] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. Abraham Lincoln is depicted on the upper level of a boat. Abraham Lincoln is shown looking toward the slaves. In the background, there are renderings of trees, houses and another ship.

  • In the fall of 1862, the President made a surprise visit to the Army of the Potomac by Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.

    In the fall of 1862, the President made a surprise visit to the Army of the Potomac

    Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.

    Color print, "In the fall of 1862, the President made a surprise visit to the Army of the Potomac...." Depicts A. Lincoln with Gen. McClellan and officers at Antietam. One of a set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] with sheet of explanatory text [4708.16] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. A color reproduction print which depicts Abraham Lincoln standing with General George McClellan and the Army of the Potomac.

  • Lincoln on Horseback Diorama by Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.

    Lincoln on Horseback Diorama

    Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.

    Color print, depicts young A. Lincoln on horseback. One of a set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] with sheet of explanatory text [4708.16] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. A color reproduction print in which Abraham Lincoln is depicted on horseback. Abraham Lincoln is also depicted with a book in his left hand.

  • Saturday evening the notification committee arrived by special train and went to the Lincoln Home by Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.

    Saturday evening the notification committee arrived by special train and went to the Lincoln Home

    Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.

    Color print, "Saturday evening the notification committee arrived by special train and went to the Lincoln Home..." Depicts A. Lincoln and notification committee. One of a set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] with sheet of explanatory text [4708.16] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. Abraham Lincoln is depicted in center, right side of the image. Abraham Lincoln is shown facing down at a document. There are renderings of several people in the room with Abraham Lincoln.

  • Sinking Spring Farm Diorama by Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.

    Sinking Spring Farm Diorama

    Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.

    Color print, "This place was known as the Sinking Spring farm..." Depicts A. Lincoln birthplace. One of a set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] with sheet of explanatory text [4708.16] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. In the center of the image, there is a rendering of a log cabin. The scenery is bucolically depicted. There is a child depicted on far right side of the image. In the center foreground of the image, there is a rendering of an adult.

  • Springfield Planned A great celebration for August 8th by Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.

    Springfield Planned A great celebration for August 8th

    Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.

    Color print, "Springfield planned a great celebration..." Depicts A. Lincoln supporters in Springfield. One of a set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] with sheet of explanatory text [4708.16] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. A color reproduction print that depicts a crowd of Abraham Lincoln's supporters in Springfield, Illinois. Abraham Lincoln and his family are depicted facing the crowd from the front of his home.

 

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