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 Home & Tomb of President Lincoln Presented by the Sangamo Ins. Co.... Springfield, Ill.
C. W. Hotchkiss; Ehrgott, Forbriger and Co.; and Sangamo Insurance Company
The commemorative lithograph/advertisement was published by the Sangamo Insurance Company shortly after the death of Abraham Lincoln. It advertises six illustrations of areas of interest in Illinois, including Lincoln's tomb, his Springfield home, and other sites of interest. After the death of Lincoln, the nation took interest in Lincoln's life, and many companies were quick to capitalize on this newfound curiosity. This broadside is an example of the commodification of such tourism.
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De Luxe Beau-Lite Musical Lighter
House of Beauregard, Inc.
On its front, the lighter depicts an image of a confederate soldier, while its reverse features a confederate flag. When wound, the lighter plays the song "Dixie." The lighter is packaged in a gray and white box.
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A. Lincoln, Ecologist
Karl Hubenthal
The cartoon print depicts a forward-facing bust image of Abraham Lincoln with a quote at the image's left. It also features Karl Hubentha's, the cartoonist, personalized signature to Frank Williams. The cartoon is enclosed in a custom metal silver frame.
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Photograph of The American Spirit Statue
Clyde Du V. Hunt
The color snapshot depicts an image of the statue The American Spirit, located at the Bennington Museum in Bennington, Vermont. The statue depicts a standing, clothed Abraham Lincoln and a nude woman and child.
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Dedicatory Remarks by the President of the United States for the Inaugration of the National Cemetery at Gettysburg, PA. on the 19th of November, 1863.
Illinois Historical Society
Repro. of original draft of Gettysburg Address, in A. Lincoln's handwriting. published by the Illinois Historical Society (American, 1899-present)
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Abraham Lincoln depositions prepared in Waggoner et al. v. Ritter et al. (Menard County, 1847).
Illinois Historic Preservation Division
Facsimile of a notice to take depositions Abraham Lincoln prepared in Waggoner et al. v. Ritter et al. (Menard County, 1847). A part of a facsimile set, The Lincoln Legal Papers: A Documentary History of the Law Practice of Abraham Lincoln, 1836-1861. A reproduction document written by Abraham Lincoln for a legal case in Waggoner et al vs. Ritter et al.. This case occurred in Menard County, Illinois in 1847.
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Abraham Lincoln signed deposition Atwood et al. v. Shinn & Vittum (Fulton County, 1838).
Illinois Historic Preservation Division
Facsimile of a notice to take depositions and security bond Abraham Lincoln signed and wrote in Atwood et al. v. Shinn & Vittum (Fulton County, 1838). A part of a facsimile set, The Lincoln Legal Papers: A Documentary History of the Law Practice of Abraham Lincoln, 1836-1861. A reproduction of a deposition and security bond written by Abraham Lincoln from Atwood et al. vs Shinn & Vittum (1838). The case was located in Fulton County, Illinois.
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Abraham Lincoln signed deposition in Davidson v. Reavis (Morgan County, 1836).
Illinois Historic Preservation Division
Facsimile of a deposition Abraham Lincoln signed and wrote in Davidson v. Reavis (Morgan County, 1836). A part of a facsimile set, The Lincoln Legal Papers: A Documentary History of the Law Practice of Abraham Lincoln, 1836-1861. A reproduction of a deposition written and signed by Abraham Lincoln for Davidson v. Reavis (1836). The case was located in Morgan County, Illinois.
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Defendent's Plea written and signed by Abraham Lincoln in Lear v. Illinois Central Railroad (DeWitt County, 1854)
Illinois Historic Preservation Division
Facsimile of a defendent's plea written and signed by Abraham Lincoln in Lear v. Illinois Central Railroad (DeWitt County, 1854). A part of a facsimile set, The Lincoln Legal Papers: A Documentary History of the Law Practice of Abraham Lincoln, 1836-1861. A reproduction document written by Abraham Lincoln. The document is a defendant plea which was both written and signed by Abraham Lincoln. The case was Lear v. Illinois Central Railroad. The case occurred in Dewitt County, Illinois in 1854.
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Facsimile of Abraham Lincoln's request for a change of venue in People v. Bantzhouse (Macoupin County, 1857)
Illinois Historic Preservation Division
Facsimile of Lincoln's request for a change of venue in People v. Bantzhouse (Macoupin County, 1857). A part of a facsimile set, The Lincoln Legal Papers: A Documentary History of the Law Practice of Abraham Lincoln, 1836-1861. A reproduction document written and signed by Abraham Lincoln. The document is related to a case entitled People v. Bantzhouse in 1857. The case occurred in Macoupin County, Illinois.
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Facsimile of a the defendant's plea and notice in Allen v. Illinois Central Railroad, written and signed by Abraham Lincoln (Macon County, 1858-59)
Illinois Historic Preservation Division
Facsimile of a the defendant's plea and notice in Allen v. Illinois Central Railroad, written and signed by Abraham Lincoln (Macon County, 1858-59). A part of a facsimile set, The Lincoln Legal Papers: A Documentary History of the Law Practice of Abraham Lincoln, 1836-1861. A reproduction document written and signed by Abraham Lincoln. It is related to a case entitled Allen v. Illinois Central Railroad. The case occurred in Macon County, Illinois between 1858-1859.
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Facsimile of bond for cost written (but not signed) by Abraham Lincoln in Dungey v. Spencer (DeWitt County, 1855)
Illinois Historic Preservation Division
Facsimile of bond for cost written (but not signed) by Abraham Lincoln in Dungey v. Spencer (DeWitt County, 1855). A part of a facsimile set, The Lincoln Legal Papers: A Documentary History of the Law Practice of Abraham Lincoln, 1836-1861. A reproduction document written by Abraham Lincoln. This document was for bond cost for a case entitled Dungey v. Spencer in 1855. The case occurred in Dewitt County, Illinois.
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Facsimile of Lincoln's manuscript for defendents in Clark & Morrison v. Page & Bacon et al. (Macoupin County, 1855-59)
Illinois Historic Preservation Division
Facsimile of Lincoln's longest known manuscript, a 43-page answer for defendents in Clark & Morrison v. Page & Bacon et al. (Macoupin County, 1855-59). A part of a facsimile set, The Lincoln Legal Papers: A Documentary History of the Law Practice of Abraham Lincoln, 1836-1861. A reproduction document written by Abraham Lincoln. The reproduced document is part of Abraham Lincoln's longest known manuscript. The document is related to a case entitled Clark & Morgan v. & Bacon et al. The case occurred between 1855-1859. The case was set in Macoupin County, Illinois.
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Facsimile of the first page of a rare trial transcript for People v. P. Quinn Harrison (Sangamon County, 1859)
Illinois Historic Preservation Division
Facsimile of the first page of a rare trial transcript for People v. P. Quinn Harrison (Sangamon County, 1859). The writing is not Lincoln's, but he is quoted throughout. A part of a facsimile set, The Lincoln Legal Papers: A Documentary History of the Law Practice of Abraham Lincoln, 1836-1861. A reproduction document which quotes arguments made by Abraham Lincoln. This document was related to a case entitled People v. P. Quinn Harrison. The case occurred in Sangamon County, Illinois in 1859.
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Plea and Notice written by Abraham Lincoln in Mitchell & Mitchell v. Mitchell (Shelby County, 1852)
Illinois Historic Preservation Division
Facsimile of a plea and notice written by Abraham Lincoln in Mitchell & Mitchell v. Mitchell (Shelby County, 1852). A part of a facsimile set, The Lincoln Legal Papers: A Documentary History of the Law Practice of Abraham Lincoln, 1836-1861. A reproduction document written by Abraham Lincoln for a case entitled Mitchell & Mitchell v. Mitchell. The document includes copies of three Abraham Lincoln signatures. The cases occurred in Shelby County, Illinois in 1852.
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Receipt for fee payment written by Abraham Lincoln in Redfield & Redfield v. Dewees (Macon County, 1851)
Illinois Historic Preservation Division
Facsimile of a receipt for fee payment written by Abraham Lincoln in Redfield & Redfield v. Dewees (Macon County, 1851). A part of a facsimile set, The Lincoln Legal Papers: A Documentary History of the Law Practice of Abraham Lincoln, 1836-1861. A reproduction document written by Abraham Lincoln for fee payment in a case entitled Redfield & Redfield v. Dewees. This case occured in Macon County, Illinois in 1851.
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The Lincoln Legal Papers: A Documentary History of the Law Practice of Abraham Lincoln, 1836-1861
Illinois Historic Preservation Division
Folder containing a facsimile set, The Lincoln Legal Papers: A Documentary History of the Law Practice of Abraham Lincoln, 1836-1861. A beige colored folder with black wording. There is a gold colored star on the front. Publication information is published on the front and back of the folder.
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Advertisement for Abraham Lincoln by N. C. Wyeth featuring Autographs from Four Living Governors of Illinois
Illinois State Historical Society
Offer for collotype print of a charcoal drawing of Abraham Lincoln by N. C. Wyeth autographed by four living governors of Illinois. There is a small charcoal portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the front of this advertisement.
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Envelope for Advertisement for Abraham Lincoln by N. C. Wyeth featuring Autographs from Four Living Governors of Illinois
Illinois State Historical Society
An envelope enclosing an offer for collotype print of a charcoal drawing of Abraham Lincoln by N. C. Wyeth autographed by four living governors of Illinois.
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Envelope for Order Form from the Illinois Historical Society for a Charcoal portriat of Abraham Lincoln by N. C. Wyeth
Illinois State Historical Society
A return envelope included with an offer for collotype print of a charcoal drawing of Abraham Lincoln by N. C. Wyeth autographed by four living governors of Illinois.
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Order Form from the Illinois Historical Society for a Charcoal portriat of Abraham Lincoln by N. C. Wyeth
Illinois State Historical Society
Order form included with an offer for collotype print of a charcoal drawing of Abraham Lincoln by N. C. Wyeth autographed by four living governors of Illinois.
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Fort Pillow
Illustrated London News
Steel engraving: ""Fort Pillow."" In the forground, there is a series of earthen forts or mounds. There is also a depiction of a large river. In the center, there is three soliders and two ships. One of the soliders is standing next to an American flag.
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62nd Anniversary of Odd Fellowship in America Ribbon
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
The ribbon commemorates the 62nd anniversary of the founding of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, a fraternal order founded in 1819 by Thomas Wildey. The ribbon appears in a hue of white and features red text.
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Advertisement for Life of Abraham Lincoln by John Locke Scripps
Indiana University Press and John Locke Scripps
An announcement for the book Life of Abraham Lincoln by John Locke Scripps. This advertisement was produced by the Indiana University press.
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The Capitol, House of Representatives, Washington.
Truman Ward Ingersoll
The stereograph features a color image of the interior of the House of Representatives. The image is printed on a green card with rounded corners. Documentary information is included on the card's reverse.