Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Dates
- Existence: 1809-02-12 - 1865-04-15
Biographical / Historical
Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) was a lawyer and politician from Illinois. He served as the 16th president of the United States between 1861 and 1865.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
American Civil War Documents, Manuscripts, Letters and Diaries and Grand Army of the Republic Collections
American Civil War Era Newspapers
These newspapers come from around the United States, with one item from Cuba. The vast majority of the collection is comprised of issues of the Chicago Tribune, but papers from other cities also appear. The time period covered extends before and after the Civil War. Events of note covered in the papers include the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
Michael S. Lerner Papers
This collection documents Michael S. Lerner and Leo A. Lerner’s involvement in local commemorative and historical groups on the north side of Chicago. It contains notes, fliers, correspondence, clippings, photographs, and related material.