Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana Artifacts | Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana

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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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Obsequies of Abraham Lincoln, 16th Presdient of the United States, Died April 15th, 1865. Order of Services, Huntington Hall.

Courier Print

The object features the order of services for the funeral of Abraham Lincoln that took place in Lowell, Massachusetts on 19 April 1865. The broadside features an image of the town seal for Lowell, and its text is enclosed in a black mourning border.
It Being Lincoln's Birthday!

Bob Coyne

Newspaper cartoon from the Boston Post. Has portrait and other scenes.
Lincoln Memorial from Across the Potomac, Washington, D. C.

E. L. Crand all

The print features a view of the Lincoln Memorial from across the Tidal Basin, located in Washington, D. C. The building is prominently featured in the background. Several trees partially block the view of the bottom of the building. Japanese Cherry trees line the Tidal Basin and are in full bloom. The buildingï¿½s and treesï¿½ reflections are depicted in the Basin.
Battle of Pea Ridge. Gen. Sigel's Charge.

William T. Crane, John Rogers, and Samuel Walker

The black and white steel engraving depicts a scene from the Battle of Pea Ridge. In the scene, General Sigel and another officer ride on horseback as the battle rages in the background. A dead soldier lies in the foreground, while an American flag waves in the distance.
President Lincoln's Farewell Address to His Old Neighbors

Crater's Union Photographic Gallery and J. L. Campbell

Photograph of a print by J. L. Campbell entitled: ""President Lincoln's Farewell Address to his Old Neighbors. In the print, Columbia is shown weeping across Abraham Lincoln's Coffin. The text of the address follows below the image.
The Old Cabin

Crater's Union Photographic Gallery and J. L. Campbell

The carte de visite depicts two men, John Hanks and Dennis Hanks, standing outside of "The Old Cabin," Lincoln's first home in Illinois.
Portrait of Henry and Lucretia Clay

James Cremer

Retouched photograph of a seated portrait of Henry Clay and his wife Lucretia Hart.
Civil War Map

C. S. Hammond and Co.

Civil War map issued in 1961 by C.S. Hammond & Co. and distributed by Parade Magazine. From a set also including portraits (5519.2-5) of Civil War leaders.
Jefferson Davis

C. S. Hammond and Co.

Head portrait of Jefferson Davis, issued in 1961 by C.S. Hammond & Co. and distributed by Parade Magazine. From a set also including 4 Civil War portraits and map.
Ulysses S. Grant

C. S. Hammond and Co.

Head portrait of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, issued in 1961 by C.S. Hammond & Co. and distributed by Parade Magazine. From a set also including 4 Civil War portraits and map.
Abraham Lincoln

C.S. Hammond and Co.

Head portrait of Abraham Lincoln, issued in 1961 by C.S. Hammond & Co. and distributed by Parade Magazine. From a set also including 4 Civil War portraits and map.
Robert E. Lee

C.S. Hammond and Co.

Head portrait of Gen. Robert E. Lee, issued in 1961 by C.S. Hammond & Co. and distributed by Parade Magazine. From a set also including 4 Civil War portraits and map.
Abraham Lincoln, Sixteenth President of the United States

Currier and Ives

The lithograph depicts a bust portrait of Abraham Lincoln from the chest up.
Abraham Lincoln. Sixteenth President of the United States Assassinated April 14th 1865.

Currier and Ives

The black and white lithograph depicts a seated Abraham Lincoln. He wears a suit and tie and has his proper right hand is tucked inside his vest. His proper left hand holds a book at his lap.
A. Lincoln

Currier and Ives

Repro. of Currier & Ives litho. portrait of A. Lincoln, after a photo by Brady. Refs: H/B/N fig. 39 & O-17. Similar to #392 except for coloring. There is a portrait of Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln is facing the center of page. published by Currier and Ives (American, 1834-1907), from a photo by Mathew Brady (American, 1823-1896)
A Literary Debate in the Darktown Club

Currier and Ives

The print is a reproduction of an 1865 political cartoon depicting caricatures of two African-American men. The cartoon shows the aftermath of a heated political debate between the two men. Both men are seated on the floor. The man to the left has a poster of George Washington crushed over his head and sits beneath a poster of Abraham Lincoln. The man at the right holds his head and is seated beneath a poster of Ulysses S. Grant. A third man, a police constable, peeks through a door at the center of the room. The print is organized and stored in a black album with other reproductive prints.
Battle Of Chancellorsville, Virginia May 3rd 1863

Currier and Ives

Reproduction of Currier & Ives: ""Battle Of Chancellorsville, Va..."" From Portfolio #5 of an 8 portfolio set: ""Currier & Ives...Engravings For The People Of The Civil War."" A color reproduction print that depicts the Battle of Chancellorsville in Virginia on May 3rd 1863. The Union forces were commanded by General Joseph Hooker while the Confederate forces were commanded by Lee "Stonewall" Jackson, James Longstreet and Ambrose P. Hill.
Battle of Cold Harbor, Virginia June 1st 1864

Currier and Ives

Reproduction of Currier & Ives: ""Battle Of Cold Harbor, Va..."" From Portfolio #7 of an 8 portfolio set: ""Currier & Ives...Engravings For The People Of The Civil War."" A color reproduction which depicts Union forces charging Confederate forces at the battle of Cold Harbor in Virginia on June 1st 1864.
Battle Of Corinth, Mississippi October 4th 1862.

Currier and Ives

Reproduction of Currier & Ives: ""Battle Of Corinth, Miss..."" From Portfolio #4 of an 8 portfolio set: ""Currier & Ives...Engravings For The People Of The Civil War."" A color reproduction print at depicts the Battle of Corinth in Mississippi on October 4th 1862. Union forces were commanded by General Ulysses S. Grant. Confederate generals Earl Van Dorn, Sterling Price, and Mansfield Lovell.
Battle Of Fredericksburg, Virginia December 13th 1862.

Currier and Ives

Reproduction of Currier & Ives: ""Battle Of Fredericksburg, Va..."" From Portfolio #5 of an 8 portfolio set: ""Currier & Ives...Engravings For The People Of The Civil War."" A color reproduction print which depicts the battle of Frederickburg, Virginia on December 13th 1862. Union soldiers advancing on Confederate forces.
Battle of Mill Springs, Kentucky

Currier and Ives

Reproduction of Currier & Ives : ""Battle of MIll Springs, Ky..."" From Portfolio #1 of an 8 portfolio set: ""Currier & Ives...Engravings For The People Of The Civil War."" A color print which depicts Union soldiers advancing on Confederate forces. The Confederate forces are depicted retreating.
Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, March 8th 1862.

Currier and Ives

Reproduction of Currier & Ives: ""Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas..."" From Portfolio #2 of an 8 portfolio set: ""Currier & Ives...Engravings For The People Of The Civil War."" A color print which depicts Union soldiers advancing against the Confederate forces. There is a large American flag waving on the right side of the image.
Battle of Williamsburg, Virginia May 5th 1862.

Currier and Ives

Reproduction of Currier & Ives: ""Battle Of Williamsburg, Va..."" From Portfolio #3 of an 8 portfolio set: ""Currier & Ives...Engravings For The People Of The Civil War."" This is a color print that depicts General George McCllelan leading troops on horseback at the Battle of Williamsburg in Virginia on May 5th 1862.
Bombardment and Capture of Fort Henry, Tennessee

Currier and Ives

Reproduction of Currier & Ives: ""Bombardment and Capture of Fort Henry, Tenn..."" From Portfolio #1 of an 8 portfolio set: ""Currier & Ives...Engravings For The People Of The Civil War."" A color print which depicts Union ships firing on Fort Henry in Tennessee.
Bombardment and Capture of the Forts at Hatteras Inlet, N.C.

Currier and Ives

Reproduction of Currier & Ives: ""Bombardment and Capture of the Forts at Hatteras Inlet, N.C...."" From Portfolio #1 of an 8 portfolio set: ""Currier & Ives...Engravings For The People Of The Civil War."" A color print which depicts Union troops invading Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina after a battle. Ships are depicted having sustained heavy damage.