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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The Emancipation Proclamation was the most important step
Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.
Color print, "Many people said that the Emancipation Proclamation was the most important step......" Depicts A. Lincoln and Cabinet. 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 sitting at a table with his cabinet. Abraham Lincoln is depicted looking at a document.
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The Lincoln Dioramas from the Chicago Historical Society
Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.
Envelope for set of prints [4708.1-15] and sheet of explanatory text [4708.17] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. On the front of the envelope, there are ornate letters in maroon/ red font color. There is flowery side images surrounding the Lincoln Diorama title. The envelope is heavily worn and shows signs of aging.
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Trusting in Him who can go with me, and remain with you...
Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.
Color print, "Trusting in Him who can go with me..." Depicts A. Lincoln leaving 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 which depicts Abraham Lincoln addressing a crowd of supporters while standing on the end a train.
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Two Special Trains Brought the Crowds to the Debate at Freeport
Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.
Color print, "Two special trains brought the crowds to the debate at Freeport..." Depicts scene from Lincoln-Douglas debate. 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 on a platform while addressing a crowd. In the background of the image, there is a rendering of a tree and cloudy sky.
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Young Abraham Lincoln Rescues his Dog
Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.
Color print, "When the wagon reached the bank Abe spied his dog..." Depicts young A. Lincoln rescuing his dog. 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 saving a dog during winter. There are renderings of horse drawn wagons in the background.
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The Mormon Temple
World Wide View Company
The stereograph features a color image of the Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah. Snow covered trees stand below the Temple. The image is printed on a gray card with rounded corners.
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1860 Massachusetts Republican Ticket
Wright and Potter Printing Company
The object is an 1860 republican election ballot from the state of Massachusetts. Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin's names are prominently displayed at the top above a bust image of Lincoln that is featured between two flags and between the words REPUBLICAN TICKET. All text and images are printed in black ink. It is enclosed in a black, rectangle frame, which features a handwritten inscription on the back.
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According to TV town meetings and radio talk shows, it's 1,736 for and 3,332 against. That settles it-we don't free the slaves!
Don Conway Wright
The object is a copy of a cartoon depicting Abraham Lincoln. The cartoon satirizes modern town meetings and radio talk shows. The object is signed by the artist at the lower right corner.
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He's been like that since Jimmy the Greek hit town!
Don Conway Wright
A reproduction of a cartoon depicting the Abraham Lincoln statue at the Lincoln Memorial. In the image, Lincoln sits with his hand raised to his face. Two men in suits look on from below. Originally printed in the Miami News, 1989.
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Photograph of N.C. Wyeth Painting of Lincoln and Johnson
N. C. Wyeth
The color photographic print depicts and image of N.C. Wyeth's painting of Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.
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A. Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration Plate
Yellow Banks Pottery
The plate's front depicts an embossed image of Abraham Lincoln, and around the perimeter, leaf impressions appear. The plate features hues of green and brown.
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Emblems of Freedom-Signed by Artist
Nat Youngblood and National Flag Foundation
The color print depicts various national emblems such as the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell, a bald eagle, Lincoln's log cabin, and others.
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Free Niagara -- Prospect Point, Winter
M. H. Zahner
The stereograph features a black and white image of men and women standing along Prospect Point, looking over the railing at the falls below. The image is mounted on a gray card with rounded edges.
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Niagara: The Coral Arch
M. H. Zahner
The stereograph features a black and white image of two women posing with the ice-covered Coral Arch. The image is mounted on a gray card with rounded edges.
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What do you know about Abraham Lincoln? Knowledge Cards
Jack Van Zandt
What do you know about Abraham Lincoln? by Jack Van Zandt. Knowledge Cards. Features portrait of Lincoln on the cover of the box. The back features a description of the set. Pomegranate Communications, Inc. Printed in China. 4.25" x 3.5" There is a set of 48 cards. Each card contains information about historical events and people related to President Abraham Lincoln. There is also a box which features an engraved portrait of President Abraham Lincoln on the left side of the box. created by Jack Van Zandt and published by Pomegranate Communications (American,1968-present)
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What do you know about Abraham Lincoln? Knowledge Cards
Jack Van Zandt
What do you know about Abraham Lincoln? by Jack Van Zandt. Knowledge Cards. Features portrait of Lincoln on the cover of the box. The back features a description of the set. Pomegranate Communications, Inc. Printed in China. 4.25" x 3.5" There is a set of 48 cards. Each card contains information about historical events and people related to President Abraham Lincoln. There is also a box which features an engraved portrait of President Abraham Lincoln on the left side of the box. created by Jack Van Zandt and published by Pomegranate Communications (American,1968-present)
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Zinkote Products "Plaques of Distinction"
Zinkote Sales Co.
The small leaflet contains information regarding the purchasing of Zinkote Plaques. One plaque features a high relief portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
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The Bombardment of Fredericksburg, December 11, 1862
R. F. Zogbaum
The image possibly depicts the Army of the Potomac readying for battle. The result was a Confederate victory with more than double Union casualties than Confederate.
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Lincoln "Wide Awakes" March In Atlanta
Lloyd Ostendorf
The black and white print depicts an image of men marching in a street of Atlanta holding Lincoln-related banners, signs, flags, etc.; It is one print in a set of thirty prints by Ostendorf illustrating the life of Abraham Lincoln
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Lincoln the Railsplitter (Young Woodcutter)
Norman Rockwell
The object is a reproduction of a painting of Lincoln the Railsplitter (Young Woodcutter) by Norman Rockwell; The artwork depicts a young Abraham Lincoln, reading a book as he walks home from his job as a young railsplitter
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Lincoln at Gettysburg
Fletcher C. Ransom
This print from a 1938 painting by Fletcher C. Ransom of Chicago, entitled "Lincoln at Gettysburg," offers an image of Lincoln delivering his famous address
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Portrait of Abraham Lincoln
Wiliam A. Patterson
The object is a miniature oval portrait of Abraham Lincoln by William A. Patterson entitled Portrait of Abraham Lincoln; It is painted on ivory and displayed in a gold frame; It also has an accompanying black leather case and black slip case; It is made after an 1860 photo by Alexander Hesler
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Page from Frank Leslie's Illustrated History of the Civil War
Frank Leslie, Louis Shepheard Moat, Joseph Becker, and Albert L. Rawson
The object is a page removed from Frank Leslie's Illustrated History of the Civil War; Its recto (page 511) includes a colored engraving and text; The engraving, entitled "President Lincoln Riding Through Richmond, VA., April 4th, 1865, Amid The Enthusiastic Cheers Of The Inhabitants," depicts Abraham Lincoln in carriage, surrounded by crowd; The page's verso (page 512) features a black and white engraving and text; The engraving, entitled "The Grand Review at Washington, D.C., May 24th, 1865," depicts President Johnson, Lieutenant General Grant, and other inspecting Sherman's army while Sherman salutes
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World's Columbian Exposition Chicago Admission Ticket
American Banknote Company
Engraved admission ticket for 1893 "World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago." Portrait of A. Lincoln at left.
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Quaker Bitters Handbill
Donaldson Brothers
The handbill is a People's Drug Store handbill advertising Quaker Bitters. It features a political theme. On its recto, images and biographies of Grover Cleveland and Thomas Andrews Hendricks are features. On the verso are images and biographies of James G. Blaine and John Alexander Logan.