Abraham Lincoln collection, 1846-1965

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Summary

Abstract:
Facsmiles, images, ephemera, and two autographed Lincoln documents.
Extent:
2 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Abraham Lincoln Collection, M0024, Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

Lincoln letters and addresses in facsimile. University of Kentucky Library Lincoln facsimiles. Newsclip, flyer and letter from H. D. Dean (27 May 1860) which describes the Republican Convention in Chicago. Photograph portrait, photographs of sculpture and drawings of Lincoln.

Biographical / historical:

Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was an American lawyer, Illinois State Legislator and United States Representative, and the 16th President of the United States.

Acquisition information:
Acquired from various donors
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.

Terms of access:

These materials are believed to be in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use of public domain materials.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Abraham Lincoln Collection, M0024, Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:
Department of Special Collections, Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6004, US
Contact:
(650) 725-1022
specialcollections@stanford.edu
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