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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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  • Reproduction of the "Williams Bullet" by Civil War Bullets

    Reproduction of the "Williams Bullet"

    Civil War Bullets

    A reproduction of the Williams Bullet. The bullet appears to be made of lead.

  • President Lincoln's Acrostical Star by Clay and Cossack and L. Dodge, H.B. and J. Weir

    President Lincoln's Acrostical Star

    Clay and Cossack and L. Dodge, H.B. and J. Weir

    In the print, a shortened version of the Emancipation Proclamation appears. A bust portrait of Abraham Lincoln is shown at the center of the lithograph. In the bottom two corners, portraits of Ulysses S. Grant and Philip Sheridan.

  • Abraham Lincoln by Edgar Cline

    Abraham Lincoln

    Edgar Cline

    The etching features a profile image of the colossal Abraham Lincoln statue inside of the Lincoln Memorial. The image is from the left from perspective of the memorial. Two columns flank the statue.

  • Photograph of Abraham Lincoln Statue at Lincoln Memorial by C. O. Buckingham Co. and Daniel Chester French

    Photograph of Abraham Lincoln Statue at Lincoln Memorial

    C. O. Buckingham Co. and Daniel Chester French

    The black and white photograph features an image of the statue Abraham Lincoln (1920 Statue) located at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D. C. .

  • Abraham Lincoln as he appeared at the time of his inauguration in 1861, when personally he was comparatively unknown throughout the United States. by Ben Cohen

    Abraham Lincoln as he appeared at the time of his inauguration in 1861, when personally he was comparatively unknown throughout the United States.

    Ben Cohen

    The object is a color clipping affixed to board that features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln.

  • Etching of Abraham Lincoln by Timothy Cole

    Etching of Abraham Lincoln

    Timothy Cole

    Engraved portrait of Abraham Lincoln. On the back, there is a quotation from Abraham Lincoln and a poem by Richard Henry Stoddard. from a photograph by Wyatt Eaton (American, born Canadian, 1849-1896) and engraved by Timothy Cole (American, 1852-1931)

  • LIBBY PRISON AS IT NOW IS by R. C. Collins

    LIBBY PRISON AS IT NOW IS

    R. C. Collins

    Steel engraving: ""Libby Prison as it is Now."" In the foreground, there is a canon firing at a Libby Prison. In the center of the image, there is narrow water way with several sail boats. Libby Prison is depicted as being damaged, but functional. There is smoke coming out of the tallest chimney.

  • Programme [sic] of Reception. by Committee on Reception of Remains

    Programme [sic] of Reception.

    Committee on Reception of Remains

    The broadside features the program of reception for the remains of Abraham Lincoln at the Great Western Depot on 3 May 1865. The program outlines the order in which individuals and groups stood during the reception as well as the processional route.

  • Well, I suppose it's time to let Reagan by Reagan! by Paul Conrad

    Well, I suppose it's time to let Reagan by Reagan!

    Paul Conrad

    Newspaper cartoon depicting President Reagan wearing masks of faces of other presidents.

  • Hillhouse Avenue, New Haven Conn. by Continent Stereoscopic Company Publishers

    Hillhouse Avenue, New Haven Conn.

    Continent Stereoscopic Company Publishers

    The stereograph contains a black and white image of a man standing behind a penny-farthing. In the background, a row of Victorian homes and trees appear. It appears to be fall or winter as the trees are leafless. The image is mounted on a yellow card, and the upper right corner of the mount is chipped.

  • View on the Drive by Continent Stereoscopic Company Publishers

    View on the Drive

    Continent Stereoscopic Company Publishers

    The stereograph contain a black and white image of three boys in a buggy with horse. The image is on a yellow card mount.

  • James Longstreet by Donald E. Cooke and Edraydo Incorporated

    James Longstreet

    Donald E. Cooke and Edraydo Incorporated

    Oval, color portrait of James Longstreet, after 19th century print. Facsimile signature at bottom, text on reverse. From set: ""Leaders Of The Confederacy,"" pub. 1960 by Edraydo, Inc., Haverford,Pa. The portrait is printed on a gray colored paper. The inscriptions are in a blue colored script. "James Longstreet" is printed in cursive beneath the portrait. James Longstreet's portrait is set against a red and white colored background. James Longstreet is facing the right side of the page.

  • J.E.B. Stuart by Donald E. Cooke and Edraydo Incorporated

    J.E.B. Stuart

    Donald E. Cooke and Edraydo Incorporated

    Oval, color portrait of J.E.B. Stuart, after 19th century print. Facsimile signature at bottom, text on reverse. From set: ""Leaders Of The Confederacy,"" pub. 1960 by Edraydo, Inc., Haverford, Pa. The portrait is printed on a gray colored paper. The inscriptions are in a blue colored script."JEB Stuart" is printed in cursive beneath the portrait.

  • Jefferson Davis by Donald E. Cooke and Edraydo Incorporated

    Jefferson Davis

    Donald E. Cooke and Edraydo Incorporated

    Oval, color portrait of Jefferson Davis, after 19th century print. Facsimile signature at bottom, text on reverse. From set: ""Leaders Of The Confederacy,"" pub. 1960 by Edraydo, Inc., Haverford,Pa. The portrait is printed on a gray colored paper. The inscriptions are in a blue colored script. "Jefferson Davis" is printed in cursive beneath the portrait. Jefferson Davis's portrait is set against a white colored background with leaves, vines and other ornate decorations. Jefferson Davis is facing the right side of the page.

  • Leaders Of The Confederacy by Donald E. Cooke and Edraydo Incorporated

    Leaders Of The Confederacy

    Donald E. Cooke and Edraydo Incorporated

    Portfolio for print set: ""Leaders Of The Confederacy,"" pub. 1960 by Edraydo, Inc., Haverford, Pa. This is the container for the ""Leaders Of The Confederacy"" print set. It has a red top with clear plastic center. On the bottom section there is a red and biege section which includes information about the print set. The type is gray and includes a pre-printed price.

  • Robert E. Lee by Donald E. Cooke and Edraydo Incorporated

    Robert E. Lee

    Donald E. Cooke and Edraydo Incorporated

    Oval, color portrait of Robert E. Lee, after 19th century print. Facsimile signature at bottom, text on reverse. From set: ""Leaders Of The Confederacy,"" pub. 1960 by Edraydo, Inc., Haverford, Pa. The portrait is printed on a gray colored paper. The inscriptions are in a blue colored script. " R Edward Lee " is printed in cursive beneath the portrait. Robert E. Lee's portrait is set against a red and white colored background.

  • Robert E. Lee by Donald E. Cooke and Edraydo Incorporated

    Robert E. Lee

    Donald E. Cooke and Edraydo Incorporated

    Oval, color portrait of Robert E. Lee, after 19th century print. Facsimile signature at bottom, text on reverse. From set: ""Leaders Of The Confederacy,"" pub. 1960 by Edraydo, Inc., Haverford, Pa. The portrait is printed on a gray colored paper. The inscriptions are in a blue colored script. "R E Lee" is printed in cursive beneath the portrait. Robert E. Lee's portrait is set against a purple colored background. Robert E. Lee is facing the left side of the page.

  • Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson by Donald E. Cooke and Edraydo Incorporated

    Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson

    Donald E. Cooke and Edraydo Incorporated

    Oval, color portrait of Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson, after 19th century print. Facsimile signature at bottom, text on reverse. From set: ""Leaders Of The Confederacy,"" pub. 1960 by Edraydo, Inc., Haverford, Pa. The portrait is printed on a grey colored paper. The inscriptions are in a blue colored script. "T. J. Jackson" is printed in cursive beneath the portrait.

  • Funeral Display by M. E. Cooke

    Funeral Display

    M. E. Cooke

    The stereograph contains a black and white image of a funeral display in a church. A portrait of the deceased hangs in the background and a sign that reads GOD REIGNS is placed at the center of the display. The image is on a cream-color paper card mount.

  • A. Lincoln 1809-1865 Seated Statuette by F. Cook

    A. Lincoln 1809-1865 Seated Statuette

    F. Cook

    In the painted plaster statuette, a seated Abraham Lincoln is depicted. He sits in a small chair that is low to the ground. Books, coins, his top hat, and the Great Seal of the United States rest at his feet. In his proper left hand, he holds a document from the Executive Mansion.

  • Lincoln Home Glass Ball Ornament by William Cook, Jr.

    Lincoln Home Glass Ball Ornament

    William Cook, Jr.

    The white ornament features a black illustration of the Lincoln Home, located in Springfield, Illinois. Attached at the ornaments top is a red ribbon and documentary information. The ornament is enclosed in its original packaging.

  • Old State Capitol Glass Ball Ornament by William Cook, Jr.

    Old State Capitol Glass Ball Ornament

    William Cook, Jr.

    The white ornament features a black illustration of the Old State Capitol, located in Springfield, Illinois. Attached at the ornaments top is a red ribbon and documentary information. The ornament is enclosed in its original packaging.

  • Elijah Iles House Glass Ball Ornament by William Cook Jr.

    Elijah Iles House Glass Ball Ornament

    William Cook Jr.

    The white ornament features a black illustration of the Elijah Iles House, located in Springfield, Illinois. Attached at the ornaments top is a red ribbon and documentary information. The ornament is enclosed in its original packaging.

  • Springfield, Illinois Glass Ball Ornament by William Cook Jr.

    Springfield, Illinois Glass Ball Ornament

    William Cook Jr.

    The white ornament features a black illustration of Abraham Lincoln's top hat flanked by two images of Lincoln. To the left, Lincoln is depicted splitting rails. To the right, a bust portrait is shown. The ornament is enclosed in its original packaging.

  • Ironclad Revolution Event Poster by Jason Copes and Mariners' Museum

    Ironclad Revolution Event Poster

    Jason Copes and Mariners' Museum

    The poster is a promotional item advertising an event commemorating the Battle of the Hampton Roads, which was the first battle to take place between two ironclad warships. A straight-on image of an ironclad ship is featured on the poster; a black silhouette of an ironclad ship and blue backdrop make up the background of the image. At the bottom, the event sponsors and their logos are listed.

 

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