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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Chicago's First Post Office
Chicago Historical Society
In the image, Chicago's first post office is depicted. In the image, a covered wagon drawn by two horses rests in front of a log structure. A man stands in the doorway looking out. Other structures are pictured in the background.
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Dedicatory Remarks by the President of the United States for the Inauguration of the National Cemetery at Gettysburg, PA. on the 19th of November, 1863
Chicago Historical Society
A reproduction of a handwritten copy of the Gettysburg Address.
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Early Chicago
Chicago Historical Society
The reproduction features an image of the Chicago River and surrounding area. In the image, Native American men are shown in boats on the waterway. In the background, three structures are shown.
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Raising the Grade - View on Clark Street
Chicago Historical Society
The image depicts Chicago, Illinois in the mid-1800s when the city-including streets, sidewalks, and buildings-was physically raised on jackscrews to improve water drainage.
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Reproduction of a Abraham Lincoln portrait from November 15th 1863 by Alexander Gardner
Chicago Historical Society
Repro. of a photo of A. Lincoln by Alexander Gardner. Ref: O-77. This is a black and white print reproduction of a photograph by Alexander Gardner. The original photograph was taken on November 15th 1863. Abraham Lincoln is shown facing outward. Abraham Lincoln's is shown wearing a tie. issued by the Chicago Historical Society (American, 1856-present) from a photograph by Alexander Gardner (American, Scottish-born, 1821-1882)
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The First Fort Dearborn
Chicago Historical Society
The object features a reproduction of a drawing of Fort Dearborn. The fort was built in 1803 and was named for General Henry Dearborn, then Secretary of War. The structure, however, was destroyed in the Fort Dearborn Massacre in 1812, a battle between United States troops and Potawatomi Native Americans where the latter saw victory.
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The Great Chicago Fire
Chicago Historical Society
The image depicts a scene from the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. In the image, city dwellers are shown evacuating the city via the Randolph Street bridge. In the background, ignited buildings are shown.
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The Illinois Central Railroad
Chicago Historical Society
The image depicts the Illinois Central Railroad, which ran through the central United States. Both Stephen A. Douglas and Abraham Lincoln lobbied for the construction of the railroad.
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The Tremont Hotel
Chicago Historical Society
The image depicts the Tremont Hotel, a historic landmark from the mid-1800s. It is the location from which Stephen A. Douglas and Abraham Lincoln launched their senatorial races. It also served as the headquarters for the Illinois Republican Party during the 1860 Republican National Convention. Stephen A. Douglas died there in 1861. The hotel was destroyed in the Chicago Fire of 1871.
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The Water Works and Tower
Chicago Historical Society
The image depicts the Chicago Water Tower, erected in 1869 and the only structure on the north side of the city to survive the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
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Union Stock Yards
Chicago Historical Society
The image depicts the Union Stock Yards, the meatpacking district of Chicago for more than a century starting in 1865. In the image, various forms of livestock are shown as well as several buildings.
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Union Stock Yards
Chicago Historical Society
The image depicts the Union Stock Yards, the meatpacking district of Chicago for more than a century starting in 1865. In the image, various forms of livestock are shown as well as several buildings.
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View of the Chicago River
Chicago Historical Society
In the image, the Chicago River is depicted as seen from State Street in 1868. Various boats are shown docked and the Rush Street Bridge is pictured in the background.
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View of the Chicago River
Chicago Historical Society
In the image, the Chicago River is depicted as seen from State Street in 1868. Various boats are shown docked and the Rush Street Bridge is pictured in the background.
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The First House Built in Chicago
Chicago Historical Society and E. E. Perford
The object features a reproduction of a drawing of Kinzie Mansion. The home was built by Jean Baptiste Point du Sable in 1779 and later sold to John Kinzie in 1804. The print includes a small caption beneath the image.
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The Archimedes
Chicago Historical Society and W.E.S. Trowbridge
The image depicts a small boat resting on a river. The boat, the Archimedes was built in 1835 and was used in the construction of the Illinois and Michigan Canal. One the canal was completed, the Archimedes was used to tow other vessels through the canal.
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Joseph Story Commemorative Medal (from Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York University Medal Series)
Nathaniel Choate, Medallic Art Company, and Hall of Fame for Great Americans
The medal's obverse design features a bust portrait of Joseph Story, a U.S. Supreme Court Justice and author of Commentaries on the Constitution of the United States. The reverse design depicts Story standing as stars and a ribbon encircle him.
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Individual Dressed in Native American Clothing
Churchill and Denison
The CDV features a portrait of seven individuals dressed in Native American clothing.
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Description of Civil War Bullets
Civil War Bullets
A document which provides descriptive information for the Civil War replica bullet set. The document is printed on orange paper. It includes several helpful paragraphs and illustrations of assorted bullets from the set.
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Reproduction Civil War Bullets Box
Civil War Bullets
Cardboard box with label, for set of 6 repro. Civil War bullets. The top of the box is blue with a large printed label on the top.
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Reproduction of .58 caliber "Gardner Bullet"
Civil War Bullets
A reproduction of Gardner bullet. The bullet appears to made of lead.
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Reproduction of a Civil War era paper wrapped cartridge
Civil War Bullets
A reproduction of Civil War era paper wrapped cartridge. The bullet appears to be made of lead with cardboard wrapping around the bottom.
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Reproduction of "Gardiner Explosive Bullet"
Civil War Bullets
A reproduction of the Gardiner Explosive Bullet. The reproduction bullet appears to be made of lead.
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Reproduction of the .69 caliber bullet
Civil War Bullets
A reproduction of the .69 caliber bullet. The bullet appears to be made of lead.
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Reproduction of the Pritchett Bullet
Civil War Bullets
A reproduction of the Pritchett Bullet. The reproduction bullet appears to be made of lead.