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Lincolniana Publishers photograph collection

 Collection — Folder: SP171
Identifier: SP171

Scope and Contents

This collection contains reproductions of images related to Abraham Lincoln from Lincolniana Publishers in Fort Wayne, Indiana used in 1934 and ranging from circa 1860 to 1934, regarding Lincoln, his family, career, pets, residences in Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, and Washington, D.C., and memorials in Spencer County, Indiana, as well as illustrations and political cartoons. There are also grave sites of Lincoln's family and others.

Dates

  • 1934

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Literary rights, including copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their legal heirs and assigns. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts. The publisher must also obtain permission of the copyright holder.

Biographical Note

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States from 1861-1865. While he was in office he abolished slavery and preserved the United States by leading the Union to successfully win the U.S. Civil War.

Historical Note

Lincolniana Publishers was a publishing company in Fort Wayne, Indiana in the 20th century.

Extent

0.02 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

This collection has no arrangement.

Custodial History

This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation.

Accruals

No further additions are expected.

Historical Context Note

The Indiana State Library strives to provide extensive access to our diverse collections, in person and online. Materials within these collections appear as they were originally published or created and may include content that that some viewers find offensive or objectionable. These materials are preserved and presented to provide a true historical representation of their time and should be viewed in the context in which they were created.

Processing Information

Collection processing completed 2021/08/27 by Lauren Patton. EAD finding aid created 2021/08/27 by Lauren Patton. EAD finding aid reprocessed 2022/04/29 by Brittany Kropf. EAD finding aid revised 2022/04/29 by Brittany Kropf.
Title
Lincolniana Publishers photograph collection
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository

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