Ephemera

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

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Advertisement for A House Divided by Everett R. Garrison.

featuring artwork by Everett R. Garrison (American, 1944?-present)

This is a bifold advertisement for a limited edition print entitled A House Divided by Everett R. Garrison. The front of the advertisement features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis.
Advertisement for Benjamin P. Thomas’s new book Portrait for Postersity: Lincoln and His Biographers

published by Abraham Lincoln Book Shop (American, 1938-present) featuring a book by Benjamin P. Thomas (American,1902-1956)

This is a bifold advertisement/order form for Benjamin P. Thomas’s new book Portrait for Postersity: Lincoln and His Biographers. The front of the advertisement features a small portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
Flat Advertisement for Quotations from Abraham Lincoln by Ralph Y. McGinnis

published by Nelson-Hall Publishers (American) featuring book by Ralph Y. McGinnis (American, 1911-1989)

This is a flat advertisement from Nelson-Hall Publishers, Chicago, for Quotations from Abraham Lincoln by Ralph Y. McGinnis. The front features a table of contents for the book and a portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
Trifold Advertisement for Quotations from Abraham Lincoln by Ralph Y. McGinnis

published by Nelson-Hall Publishers (American) featuring book by Ralph Y. McGinnis (American, 1911-1989)

This is a trifold advertisement from Nelson-Hall Publishers, Chicago, for Quotations from Abraham Lincoln by Ralph Y. McGinnis. The front of the advertisement features an oval shaped portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
Trifold advertisement from the Washington Cathedral for the construction of the Abraham Lincoln Bay.

published by the Washington Cathedral (American, 1906-present)

This is a trifold advertisement from the Washington Cathedral in regard to sponsoring the construction of the Abraham Lincoln Bay. The front of the advertisement features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
Advertisement for The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Supplement, 1832-1865

published by Greenwood Press (American, 1967-present)

This is a Greenwood Press announcement for The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Supplement, 1832-1865. This advertisement was published in 1974. The front of the advertisement features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
A Brief Life of Abraham Lincoln

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

This is a bifold pamphlet entitled “A Brief Life of Abraham Lincoln” distributed by Lincoln National Life Insurance Company. The front of the pamphlet features portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
Bifold book advertisement for Lincoln Bibliography: A List of Books and Pamphlets Relating to Abraham Lincoln compiled by Daniel Fish

published by Francis D. Tandy Company (American, active 1890s?-1910s?)

This is a bifold book advertisement for Lincoln Bibliography: A List of Books and Pamphlets Relating to Abraham Lincoln compiled by Daniel Fish. On the object’s verso, a handwritten inscription is included.
A Brief Life of Abraham Lincoln

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

This is a bifold pamphlet entitled “A Brief Life of Abraham Lincoln” distributed by Lincoln National Life Insurance Company. The front of the pamphlet features portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
A Brief Life of Abraham Lincoln

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

This is a bifold pamphlet entitled “A Brief Life of Abraham Lincoln” distributed by Lincoln National Life Insurance Company. The front of the pamphlet features portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
A Brief Life of Abraham Lincoln

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

This is a bifold pamphlet entitled “A Brief Life of Abraham Lincoln” distributed by Lincoln National Life Insurance Company. [ca. 1961?] The front of the pamphlet features portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
Membership brochure for the Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia, Inc.

published by the Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia, Inc. (American,1935-present)

This is a membership brochure for the Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia, Inc. The front of the brochure features a photograph of the Abraham Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C..
The People’s Tribute to Lincoln

published by The People’s Tribute to Lincoln Inc. (American)

This brochure was produced by the People’s Tribute to Lincoln, Inc. to solicit donations for the memorial statue at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield, Illinois. The front of the pamphlet features a picture of a standing statue of Abra
Lincoln Home National Historic Site

printed by the Lincoln Home National Historic Site (American, 1971-present)

This is a brochure for the Lincoln Home National Historic Site Publications and Related Products. The inside of the brochure includes a list of books published by the Lincoln Home National Historic Site.
Promotional brochure for the Lincoln Heritage Trail Official Commemorative Medallion

published by the Lincoln Heritage Trail Foundation (American,1963-present)

This is an announcement regarding the Lincoln Heritage Trail official commemorative medallion. The front of the brochure features a silver medallion with an engraved portrait profile of Abraham Lincoln.
Lincoln Life No. 26

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

This is a quadfold newsletter for the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company. This newsletter was published in 1967. The cover of the newsletter features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
Promotional materials for The Pioneer and the Praire Lawyer

printed by Ginwill Publishing Company (American)

This is an advertisement for The Pioneer and the Prairie Lawyer: Boone and Lincoln Family Heritage by Willard Mounts.
Publishers' Advertisement for John Wilkes Booth Himself

featuring work by Richard J.S. Gutman (American, ?-present) and Kellie O. Gutman (American, ?-present) and published by Hired Hand Press

This is a single-leaf advertisement for the book John Wilkes Booth Himself by Richard J. S. Gutman and Kellie O. Gutman. The front features a portrait of John Wilkes Booth.
Promotional Brochure from Marker Tours

published by Marker Tours (American)

This object is a Marker tours brochure. It is enclosed in an envelope with a promotional letter and several brochures, which include: Mr. Lincoln’s Washington, John Wilkes Booth Escape Route Tour, The National Road, Washington Underground, and Stillridge
Promotional Brochure from Marker Tours for Mr. Lincoln’s Washington

published by Marker Tours (American)

This is a Marker’s tour brochure for Mr. Lincoln’s Washington brochure. This brochure is enclosed in an envelope with a promotional letter and several brochures, which include: Marker Tours brochure, John Wilkes Booth Escape Route Tour, The National Road,
Promotional Flyer for National Half Century Anniversary Exposition and the Lincoln Jubilee

published by the Lincoln Jubilee Commission (American, 1911?-1915?)

A promotional flyer for the National Half Century Anniversary Exposition and the Lincoln Jubilee. The item is dated August 23rd 1915. Its recto features images of Lincoln-centric landmarks such as the log cabin, Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, and Lincoln Tomb
Advertisement for Richard Nelson Current’s Old Thad Stevens

published by The University of Wisconsin Press (American, 1936-present) featuring book by Richard Nelson Current (American, 1912-2012)

The University of Wisconsin Press pamphlet advertising Richard Nelson Current’s “Old Thad Stevens.” Also includes descriptions for other publications: “Lincoln and the Radicals”; “Prince Henry of Prussia, Brother of Frederick the Great”; and “Fredrich Von
Advertisement for Richard Nelson Current’s Old Thad Stevens

published by The University of Wisconsin Press (American, 1936-present) featuring book by Richard Nelson Current (American, 1912-2012)

An advertisement from the University of Wisconsin Press pamphlet featuring Richard Nelson Current’s “Old Thad Stevens.” The advertisement also includes descriptions for other publications: “Lincoln and the Radicals”; “Prince Henry of Prussia, Brother of F
A Promotional Card for Art Exhibition featuring artwork by Wendy Allen

published by Gallery 30 (American, 1979-present) featuring artwork by Wendy Allen

A promotional notice in oversize postcard format, for Exhibition of art by Wendy Allen at Gallery 30, Gettysburg, PA, April 19-21, 2002. The promotional notice features an illustration consisting of reproductions of 2 works by Allen; “Lincoln 70” and “Lin
Envelope for Greeting Card Featuring United States War Department Reward Posters for Lincoln’s assassins.

published by the American Scene (American)

This is an envelope for Greeting Card Featuring United States War Department Reward Posters for Lincoln’s assassins. The envelope is blank.