Ephemera

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

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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.
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.
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.
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.
An Adverisement for Let’s Talk of Lincoln by R. Gerald McMurtry

R. Gerald McMurtry

Announcement of the book Let’s Talk of Lincoln by R. Gerald McMurtry. This announcement was produced February 1939. The front of the announcement features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
Catalogue-as-a-Glance, 1971

Warren Schloat Productions, Inc.

This advertisement is the Catalogue-as-a-Glance, 1971. The advertisement was produced by Warren Schloat Productions, Inc. The front of the advertisement features portraits of famous people; including, Dr. Martin Luther King jr. and others.
Advertisement for Jaques Barzun’s Lincoln the Literary Genius

Herbert West and Jacques Barzun

Bifold advertisement for Jaques Barzun’s Lincoln the Literary Genius. The advertisement is from Herbert West, Bookseller. The front of the advertisement features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
Catalog for the Folk Songs in American History Series

Warren Schloat Productions, Inc.

A catalog for the Folk Songs in American History Series produced by Warren Schloat Productions, Inc. The inside of the advertisement features portraits and short biographies of prominent Americans.
Advertisement for A Book featuring A Reproduction of Reverend Phineas D. Gurley’s sermon at the Funeral of Abraham Lincoln

Richard Booker and Reverend Phineas D. Gurley

Advertisement released by Richard Booker, Bookseller, of Lincolniana & Associated Americana highlighting the release of print copies of Reverend Phineas D. Gurley’s sermon at the Funeral of Abraham Lincoln. This advertisement was produced in 1940.
Advertisement for Benjamin P. Thomas’s Abraham Lincoln from the Book of the Month Club

Book of the Month Club and Benjamin P. Thomas

Book of the Month Club prospectus for Benjamin P. Thomas’s Abraham Lincoln. This advertisement was produced in 1986. The front of the advertisement features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
Advertisement for Lincoln and His America, 1809-1865

Viking Press

Advertisement released by Viking Press in regard to the publication of Lincoln and His America. Also included is a business reply mail envelope for ordering. The front of the advertisement features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
Envelope for An Advertisement for Lincoln and His America, 1809-1865

Viking Press

Business reply mail envelope for an advertisement released by Viking Press in regard to the publication of Lincoln and His America.
Rare Sculpture Offering from Pairie House Galleries

Pairie House Galleries and James Earle Fraser

A brochure from the Prairie House Galleries featuring rare sculpture. The front of the artifact features a seated sculpture of Abraham Lincoln by James Earle Fraser.
Television Guide Promoting the Mike Douglas Show featuring Dr. R. Gerald McMurtry

Television guide for Dr. R. Gerald McMurtry’s guest appearance on the Mike Douglas Show. The front features a portrait of Dr. R. Gerald McMurtry.
Promotional Brochure from Marker Tours for “The National Road”

Marker Tours

The National Road brochure. Enclosed in an envelope with a promotional letter and several brochures, which include: Marker Tours brochure, Mr. Lincoln’s Washington, John Wilkes Booth Escape Route Tour, Washington Underground, and Stillridge Herb Farm.
Promotional Brochure from Marker Tours for “Washington Underground”

Marker Tours

Washington Underground brochure. Enclosed in an envelope with a promotional letter and several brochures, which include: Marker Tours brochure, Mr. Lincoln’s Washington, John Wilkes Booth Escape Route Tour, The National Road, and Stillridge Herb Farm.
The Gallery: A collection of Original Sculptures

Gale Research Company

The Gale Gallery catalogue of sculptures. The front features a bronze sculpture of Mark Twain.
Brochure for Marker Tour entitled “John Wilkes Booth Escape Route Tour”

Marker Tours

John Wilkes Booth Escape Route Tour brochure. Enclosed in an envelope with a promotional letter and several brochures, which include: Marker Tours brochure, Mr. Lincoln’s Washington, The National Road, Washington Underground, and Stillridge Herb Farm.
Promotional letter entitled “Touring With History”

Marker Tours

Promotional letter penned by Marker Tours regarding historical site tours. The letter was found enclosed in an envelope with several brochures, which include: a general Marker Tours brochure, Mr. Lincoln’s Washington, John Wilkes Booth Escape Route Tour,
Envelop Promotional Letter Penned by Marker Tours

Marker Tours

Envelope for promotional letter penned by Marker Tours regarding historical site tours. The envelope also encloses several brochures, which include: a general Marker Tours brochure, Mr. Lincoln’s Washington, John Wilkes Booth Escape Route Tour, The Nation
Reservation card for the Lincoln Heritage Trail tour

Marker Tours

Reservation card promoting the Lincoln Heritage Trail tour. Enclosed with the brochure are a letter penned by Marker Tours and trifold brouchure.
Brochure for Lincoln Heritage Trail tour

Marker Tours

Trifold brochure promoting the Lincoln Heritage Trail tour. Enclosed with the brochure are a letter penned by Marker Tours and a tour reservation card. The front of the advertisement features a young Abraham Lincoln.
Letter penned by Marker Tours promoting the Lincoln Heritage Trail tour

Marker Tours

Letter penned by Marker Tours promoting the Lincoln Heritage Trail tour. Enclosed with the letter are a trifold brochure and tour reservation card.
Color print featuring a draft copy of cover for book entitled Master Among Men by Doris Kearns Goodwin

Doris Kearns Goodwin

A color digital print featuring a draft or proof copy of cover for book entitled, "Master Among Men," by Doris Kearns Goodwin. The front cover features Abraham Lincoln sitting at a table with his cabinet.
Program for Charles E. Mason’s program Three Lincoln Lectures that are Different.

Charles E. Mason

Bifold promotional item for Charles E. Mason’s program Three Lincoln Lectures that are Different. The front of the advertisement features a portrait of Charles E. Mason.