Lincoln, Abraham, Ballot, 1864

Collection context

Summary

Abstract:
Folder contains original ballot for Abraham Lincoln for 1864 election.
Extent:
1.0 folder Offical ballot for Abraham Lincoln
Language:
Preferred citation:

Abraham Lincoln Ballot. The Society of California Pioneers.

Background

Scope and content:

Folder contains original ballot for Abraham Lincoln for 1864 election.

Biographical / historical:

Abraham Lincoln was born in Hodgenville, Kentucky, February 12th, 1809. He became a lawyer in Illinois, and was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1834-1846, until he was elected into the United States House of Representatives later that year. He married his wife Mary Todd Lincoln in 1842. Lincoln was elected president in 1860 (16th US President), and led the United States through its Civil War, while preserving the Union and abolishing slavery. Additionally he strengthened the federal government and modernized the economy. On April 14, 1865, Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Mrs. Alfred P. Cathcart, August 15th, 1939.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection open for research.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions on access.

Preferred citation:

Abraham Lincoln Ballot. The Society of California Pioneers.

Location of this collection:
300 Fourth Street
San Francisco, CA 94107, US
Contact:
(415) 957-1849 ext. 160