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 addressed to Frank J. Williams from the Lincoln Memorial University

Lincoln Memorial University

Mailing envelope accompanying a greeting card from Lincoln Memorial University. It is addressed to Frank J. Williams. This object has been moved to the FVW Personal Papers collection. The object had personal information on it.
Envelope for Christmas Card featuring the images of Santa Claus and 11 U. S. Presidents

Edward Leight and American Artist Group

Blank envelope accompanying a folded Christmas card bearing the images of Santa Claus and 11 U. S. Presidents: Washington, Lincoln, Adams, Madison, Jackson, Polk, Grant, Jefferson, Van Buren, Monroe, and Buchanan.
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.
Blank envelope for Abraham Lincoln Greeting Card

George P. A. Healy and Corcoran Gallery of Art

Blank envelope for a greeting card bearing a portrait image of Abraham Lincoln at its front.
Lincoln at home with Willie and Tad

Lloyd Ostendorf and Larry B. Newman Printing Company

Greeting card from Lincoln Memorial University. Its front features a Lloyd Ostendorf illustration of Abraham Lincoln walking down a flight of stairs carrying gifts. Two of his sons are also pictured. The inside includes a Christmas greeting.
Abe Lincoln with his ax in the woods sees a deer, Christmas, Springfield, Illinois in 1839

Lloyd Ostendorf and Larry B. Newman Printing Company

Greeting card from Lincoln Memorial University. Its front features a Lloyd Ostendorf illustration of Abraham Lincoln with an ax over his proper left shoulder. A deer is shown standing in the background. The inside includes a Christmas greeting.
Mailing enveloped addressed to Mr. Frank J. Williams from Lincoln Memorial University

Lincoln Memorial University

Mailing enveloped addressed to Mr. Frank J. Williams from Lincoln Memorial University. It is postmarked 11 December 1979. This object has been moved to the FVW Personal Papers collection. The object had personal information on it.
Abraham Lincoln Sculpture Wall Calendar- 2016

David B. Wiegers and Vistaprint

This is an informational document for object 7301A. This document provides detailed descriptions of the sculptures featured throughout the calendar.
President Lincoln and Son Protective Tissue

Lincoln National Life Insurance Company

Protective tissue for a reproduction of a 19th century engraving featuring Abraham Lincoln browsing a book with his son.
Abraham Lincoln Sculpture Wall Calendar- 2017

David B. Wiegers and Vistaprint

This is an informational document for the Abraham Lincoln Sculpture desk calendar- 2016. This document provides detailed descriptions of the sculptures featured throughout the calendar.
Christmas Card with depiction of Abraham Lincoln with Family

Lloyd Ostendorf

A Christmas card featuring Abraham Lincoln and his family. Abraham Lincoln and his family are depicting standing in a door giving gifts to a young men.
Abe Lincoln, with Tad and Willie, cutting a Christmas tree in Springfield, Illinois in 1859.

Lloyd Ostendorf and Larry B. Newman Printing Company

Greeting card from Lincoln Memorial University. Its front features a Lloyd Ostendorf illustration of Abraham Lincoln cutting down a Christmas tree with his sons. The inside includes a Christmas greeting. It is accompanied by an envelope addressed to Frank J. Williams
Circular: To Collectors, Surveyors, and other Officers of the Customs, on the Northern & North-western waters of the United States.

Salmon P. Chase

This circular letter was issued by Salmon P. Chase just three weeks after Fort Sumpter was fired upon and the Southern coastal blockades were in effect. Abraham first instituted the blockade on 19 April 1861 by proclamation. The broadside is folded with a blank inside and is moderately browned.
Lincoln in Cartoon and Caricature

Lincoln National Life Insurance Company

The leaflet contains cartoons related to the political career of Abraham Lincoln that are accompanied by contextual information.
1856 Folder

Rand McNally

The object is a white folder that contains information about the year 1856 in the context of Abraham Lincoln's life. It, along with a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, was distributed in honor of Rand McNally's 100th anniversary.
Christmas Card with depiction of Abraham Lincoln with Family

Lloyd Ostendorf

A Christmas card featuring Abraham Lincoln and his family. Abraham Lincoln and his family are depicting standing in a door giving gifts to a young men.
Men of Progress

Smithsonian Institution and Christian Schussele

Postcard depicting Christian Schussele's Men of Progress.
President Lincoln and Son Protective Folder

Lincoln National Life Insurance Company

Protective folder for a reproduction of a 19th century engraving featuring Abraham Lincoln browsing a book with his son.
Abe Lincoln, with Tad on the horse, Willie in front of decorated lamp post on the streets of Springfield, Illinois in 1860. Willie is giving an apple to the horse.

Lloyd Ostendorf and Larry B. Newman Printing Company

Greeting card from Lincoln Memorial University. Its front features a Lloyd Ostendorf illustration of Abraham Lincoln standing next to a horse with two of his sons. The inside includes a Christmas greeting. It is accompanied by a blank envelope.
For President, Abraham Lincoln. Vice President, Hannibal Hamlin.

Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin 1860 Presidential Election ballot. This represents a full Republican ticket for Sangamon County voters, listing national, state, and local candidates from president to coroner. The small broadside is 8 X 4 inches and is mounted on a piece of cream paper.
Greeting Card with a picture of the Lincoln Memorial

Bifold Christmas card featuring a black and white image of the Lincoln Memorial at its front. The card opens to reveal a Christmas message.
Abe Lincoln, with Tad and Willie, cutting a Christmas tree in Springfield, Illinois in 1859.

Lloyd Ostendorf and Larry B. Newman Printing Company

Greeting card from Lincoln Memorial University. Its front features a Lloyd Ostendorf illustration of Abraham Lincoln cutting down a Christmas tree with his sons. The inside includes a Christmas greeting. It is accompanied by an envelope addressed to Frank J. Williams
Envelope addressed to Frank J. Williams from the Lincoln Memorial University

Lincoln Memorial University

Mailing envelope accompanying a greeting card from Lincoln Memorial University. It is addressed to Mr. Frank W. Williams. This object has been moved to the FVW Personal Papers collection. The object had personal information on it.
Programme [sic] of Reception.

Committee on Reception of Remains

The broadside features the program of reception for the remains of Abraham Lincoln at the Great Western Depot on 3 May 1865. The program outlines the order in which individuals and groups stood during the reception as well as the processional route.
Your Birthdays Come- Your Birthdays Go, But Honestly.. Greeting Card

American Greetings Corporation

Folded birthday card (blank). Its front includes a portrait image of Abraham Lincoln on a red background. It is accompanied by a blank envelope. Copyrighted American Greetings Corp.