Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Person
Found in 55 Collections and/or Records:
Schuyler Colfax collection
Collection
Identifier: L036
Scope and Contents
The majority of the collection consists of Schuyler Colfax's correspondence from 1841 to 1884 regarding Whig and Republican Party politics in Indiana and nationally. Also included are letters from Indiana officers in the U.S. Civil War regarding promotions and assignments; Colfax's letters on routine business as Speaker of the House and Vice President; his letters regarding speaking engagements; letters to his wife regarding his role in the "Credit Mobilier" affair in 1875; and letters...
Dates:
1782-1970
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Schuyler Colfax collection
Verne Patty manuscript
Collection — Folder: S2333
Identifier: S2333
Scope and Contents
This collection includes an undated, copy of a three-page manuscript written by Verne Patty of Hamilton County, Indiana, regarding Captain W. D. Wilson, head of the Indiana Capitol Police, possibly for a newspaper as Patty encourages readers to visit with Captain Wilson, while visiting the Indiana State Capitol.
Dates:
undated
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Verne Patty manuscript
William Bruce papers
Collection — Folder: S184
Identifier: S0184
Scope and Contents
This collection includes typed documents from William Bruce in Indiana ranging from 1851 to 1853 and undated regarding family and historical matters.
Dates:
1851-1853
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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William Bruce papers
William L. Barker collection
Collection
Identifier: L010
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the papers of William L. Barker, ranging from 1872 to 1949, including: correspondence; writings; speeches; papers relating to the Southwestern Indiana Historical Society; county history research; Abraham Lincoln research which also includes the publication Lincoln Lore; and Barker's various research notes. Also included are papers relating to the Warrick County Centennial Celebration that includes newsletters and the pageant of Warrick...
Dates:
1872-1949
Young Abe Lincoln statue photograph collection
Collection — Folder: SP156
Identifier: SP156
Scope and Contents
This collection includes black-and-white photographs from the Indiana Department of Conservation and others in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1963, depicting the installation of the Young Abe Lincoln statue, created by sculptor David Kresz Rubins, on the Indiana state government campus and the subsequent unveiling ceremony. There is also a photocopy of an undated newspaper clipping with a photograph of the statue and a caption.
Dates:
1963, undated
