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This large class includes calendars, greeting cards, brochures, flyers and many other artifacts from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

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Program for the Lincoln Association of Jersey City’s 112th Annual Dinner

produced by the Lincoln Association (American, 1867-present)

This is a program for the Lincoln Association of Jersey City’s 112th Annual Dinner on February 12th 1977. The front cover features a bust image of Abraham Lincoln surrounded by images of Lincoln’s cabin and the United States’ Capitol.
Promotional card for the 130th anniversary of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address on November 20th 1993

published by the Civil War Institute (American, ?-present) featuring artwork by Rea Redifer (American, 1933-2008)

A promotional card for events at the Civil War Institute, Gettysburg College, commemorating the 130th anniversary of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. The reverse includes information about the events. Obverse is a reproduction of painted portrait of face of
Souvenir facsimile of the Gettysburg Address

published by the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company (American, 1905-present)

An envelope enclosing a facsimile of the Gettysburg Address distributed by the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company. Its front features an image of Lincoln delivering the Address.
Souvenir facsimile of the Gettysburg Address

published by the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company (American, 1905-present)

This is a facsimile of the Gettysburg Address distributed by the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company. It is enclosed in an envelope featuring an image of Lincoln delivering the Address.
Brochure for the Lincoln Association of Jersey City’s 121st Annual Dinner

produced by the Lincoln Association (American, 1867-present)

A brochure for the Lincoln Association of Jersey City’s 121st Annual Dinner on February 12th 1986. The brochure is white with red lettering.
Envelope for the Lincoln Association of Jersey City’s 121st Annual Dinner

produced by the Lincoln Association (American, 1867-present)

This is an addressed envelop to the Lincoln Association of Jersey City’s 121st Annual Dinner on February 12th 1986. The brochure is white with red lettering. This artifact has been moved to the restrictions apply artifacts box.
Ticket for the Lincoln Association of Jersey City’s 121st Annual Dinner

produced by the Lincoln Association (American, 1867-present)

A ticket to the Lincoln Association of Jersey City’s 121st Annual Dinner on February 12th 1986. The brochure is white with red lettering.
Brochure for the Abraham Lincoln Association’s Abraham Lincoln Symposium on February 12th 1995

sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Association (American, 1908-present), The Illinois State Historical Society (American, 1899-present), The Illinois State Historical Library (American, 1889-present) and the Illinois Historical Preservation Agency (American

This is a brochure for the Abraham Lincoln Association’s Abraham Lincoln Symposium on February 12th 1995. On the front, there is a circular profile portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
Brochure for the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College from June 24-30, 1984

produced by Gettysburg College (American,1982-present)

This is a brochure for the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College from June 24-30, 1984. On the front, there is a circular profile portrait of Abraham Lincoln. This brochure provides information about the speakers and schedule of events for the 1984 at
Program for the Lincoln Night Dinner of the Middlesex Club on February 12th 1937.

produced by The Middlesex Club (American)

This is a program for the Lincoln Night Dinner of the Middlesex Club on February 12th 1937. The front cover depicts a portrait image of Abraham Lincoln and an image of a log cabin. Its back cover features an image of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.
The Eric C. Caren Collection Part II from the Swann Auction Galleries

published by Swann Auction Galleries (American, 1941-present)

This is a post card from Swann Auction Galleries advertising an exhibition for the Eric C. Caren Collection: How History Unfolds on Paper, Part II. Its front features an image of the Charleston Mercury secession broadside. It is addressed to Frank J. Will
Program for the Seventh Annual Abe Lincoln Remebrance in Los Angeles On His Birthday

A bifold program for the seventh annual Abe Lincoln Remembrance in Los Angeles for his birthday on February 12th 1999. The front cover depicts a portrait image of Abraham Lincoln.
Program for the Sixty-Ninth Annual Lincoln Night Dinner of the Middlesex Club

produced by The Middlesex Club (American)

This is a program for the sixty-ninth Annual Lincoln Night Dinner of the Middlesex Club on February 12th 1936. The front cover depicts five historical sites: Old State house, State House, Bunker Hill Monument, Faneuil Hall, and Old North Church.
Book announcement for A. Lincoln: With Compass and Chain

printed by the Arthur H. Clark Company (American, 1902-2002) featuring book by Adin Baber (American, 1892-1974)

This is a book announcement for A. Lincoln: With Compass and Chain by Adin Baber. It includes summary information about the book as well as details for purchasing. The book announcement has red and black lettering.
Program of Anniversary: Commemorating the One Hundred and Thirty-second Anniversary of the Birth of Abraham Lincoln

produced by the Mid-Day Luncheon Club of Springfield, Illinois

This is a bifold program of exercises commemorating the one hundredth and thirty-second anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln under the auspices of the Mid-day Luncheon Club of Springfield, Illinois on February 11th 1941. The front cover features a
Calendar of Events 1939 Events

published by Poor Richard Press (American)

This is a calendar of 1939 Events accompanying a small brochure commemorating the re-establishing of the New Salem Post Office as Lincoln’s New Salem Post Office. It features information regarding the pictorial cachets to be released by Poor Richard Press
Calendar of Events 1940 Events

published by Poor Richard Press (American)

This is a calendar of 1940 Events accompanying a small brochure commemorating the re-establishing of the New Salem Post Office as Lincoln’s New Salem Post Office. It features information regarding the pictorial cachets to be released by Poor Richard Press
Commemorative Brochure for the Re-establishing of the New Salem Post Office as Lincoln’s New Salem Post Office

published by Poor Richards Press (American)

This is a small brochure commemorating the re-establishing of the New Salem Post Office as Lincoln’s New Salem Post Office. It features historical information about the Post Office and a chronology of events. This brochure is accompanied by a Poor Richard
Pink Insert from Poor Richard Press

published by Poor Richard Press (American)

This is a pink insert accompanying a small brochure commemorating the re-establishing of the New Salem Post Office as Lincoln’s New Salem Post Office. It features historical information about the Poor Richard Press and its sponsorship of three cacheted co
Lincoln at Gettysburg

produced by M. R. McGough Photographics

This is an envelope enclosing four photograph reproductions. Produced for Eastern National Park & Monument Association. It’s front features a photograph image of President Abraham Lincoln. Its verso contains information about each photograph.
Reproduction of Scene of the Ceremony Dedication Ceremony

produced by McGough Photographics

Quoted from the Lincoln at Gettysburg folder: “III-SCENE OF THE CEMETERY DEDICATION CEREMONY A crowd estimated at 15,000 gathered in Gettysburg for the dedication of the Soliders’ National Cemetery, November 19, 1863. Speaking for just a little more tha
Reproduction Portrait of Abraham Lincoln by Alexander Gardner on November 15th 1863.

produced by McGough Photographics from photograph by Alexander Gardner (American, Scottish-born, 1821-1882)

This is a reproduction photograph of Abraham Lincoln by Alexander Gardner. The original photograph taken in Washington on November 15th 1863.
Photograph Reproduction of the Hay Copy of the Gettysburg Address

produced by McGough Photographics

Quoted from the Lincoln at Gettysburg folder: The “Second Draft” represents Lincoln’s first revision of the address. It was written at the request of David Willis, Lincoln’s host in Gettysburg, this copy was never sent to Willis, but was given to John H
Photograph Reproduction of the Nicolay Copy of the Gettysburg Address

produced by McGough Photographics

This is a photograph reproduction of the “First Draft” of the Gettysburg Address. This is the copy many believe was used by Lincoln to deliver the address, though it was not delivered verbatim. It derives its name from John G. Nicolay, Lincoln’s private s
Informational Sheet for “The Gettysburg Lincoln”

distributed by the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company (American, 1905-present)

This is an information sheet accompanying a print of the Gettysburg Lincoln by Birney Lettick. This object was distributed by the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company.