Miscellaneous documents relating to Abraham Lincoln
Overview
Miscellaneous letters, documents, and memorabilia to and about Abraham Lincoln concerning his family, political career, assassination, and aspects of the American Civil War.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1838-1948
Language of Materials
Materials in English and German.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Extent
1 linear feet (6 boxes)Legal documents from Abraham Lincoln's legal practice; letters written to Lincoln, including recommending names for various appointed offices and volunteering service; ballots and voting records, some from Lincoln's home state of Illinois; campaign insignia, including tintypes, cartes-de-visite (card photographs), and a stereograph; correspondence, documents, and memorabilia relating to Lincoln's assassination, its effects, and its aftermath generally as well as specific memorial activities, including mezzotints, sketches, and cameos; and a few documents more generally concerned with the American Civil War and slavery.
Biographical / Historical
Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) served as the sixteenth President of the United States from March 4, 1861 until his assassination.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by author or title.
Physical Location
b, pf
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from various sources at various times. Accession information is given with the item entry. The last addition to this collection was made 2012 June 25.
Processing Information
Processed by: Melanie Wisner
- Title
- Miscellaneous documents relating to Abraham Lincoln, circa 1838-1948: Guide.
- Status
- in_progress
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou01971
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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