#80-2760

The scrapbook was probably compiled by Bert S. Sheldon. It includes numerous articles, illustrations, postcards, and brochures relating to Abraham Lincoln. The photographs include a photograph of Mrs. Xavier Teillard (Dorothy Lamon Teillard) when she presented Ward Hill Lamon's watch to Lincoln Memorial University, a view of the remodeled Lincoln Tomb, and a few prints of Lincoln documents and Lincoln photographs.

#98-0015

The scrapbook consists of various published reminiscences, remembrances, and poetry about Abraham Lincoln, biographic articles detailing his life, and some published facsimiles of his correspondence. Includes some published illustrations. The newspaper clippings are pasted into a book that is partially apparent which is entitled "Twenty-Second National Convention, W[omen's] R[elief] C[orps]."

#80-1566

The scrapbooks were compiled by Herbert Wells Fay, who was, for twenty-eight years, the Custodian of the Lincoln Tomb in Springfield, Illinois. The first page lists some of the material in the Fay Collection, as he was also a collector of Lincolniana; other material consists of a photograph of Fay, the clippings from a publication entitled "The Tomb of Abraham Lincoln," and an invitation to the dedication ceremonies of the remodeled tomb from the Governor and General Assembly of the State of Illinois.

#98-0016

The first entry in the scrapbook is a photograph of Lincoln made by Herbert Georg. It is chiefly illustrated with postcards, photographs, and includes a few published articles pertaining to Abraham Lincoln; some articles pertain to the poet, Vachel Lindsay.

#98-0031

The scrapbook was prepared of clippings from Hobbies: the Magazine for Collectors, and from other sources. The articles chiefly pertain to Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War era. The sections of the scrapbook include "Autographs--Our History in Letters," "Campaign Items," "Numismatics," "Philately," "Pictures," "Shrines," and "Lincolniana--Miscellaneous and Book Reviews." The materials in the collection were contributed by Mrs. Pauline Massengill DeFriece, of Bristol, Tennessee.

#80-2735; 80-2737 through 80-2739

The scrapbooks pertain chiefly to the 1860 election campaign, and the clippings are taken from the New York Daily Times and the New York Herald. They are arranged in chronological order. Vol. [1] "Lincoln Election, Jan.-June, 1860, N.Y. Herald," [2] "Lincoln Election, July-Dec. 1860, N.Y. Herald," [3] "Abraham Lincoln, Contemporary, 1860-1865," and [4] "Abraham Lincoln, Election 1860, May-Sept., N.Y. Daily Times."

#80-2698.1 through 80-2698.6

The scrapbooks are comprised of a variety of material including campaign ribbons and pins, newsclippings, published engravings, postcards, magazine inserts, advertisements from the 1860's, and numerous lampoons from the election years of 1860 and 1864. Some of the sources of the newspaper clippings include Collier's, Punch, Harper's Weekly, The New York Times, The New York Herald Tribune, Portland Transcript, Philadelphia Inquirer, and The Christian Advocate. The subject material includes articles about Lincoln's biography, the elections of 1860 and 1864, Mary Todd Lincoln, Gen. Grant, the G.A.R. Encampment (Cincinnati, Ohio, 1898), and William McKinley. [Vol. 1] is entitled "Outbreak of the Rebellion to Oct. 1861, " which is derived chiefly from the Springfield Republican.

#98-0033

The volumes in this incomplete series were collected and compiled by the Lincoln collector and author, John W. Starr, Jr. This collector amassed one of the highest-rated Lincoln collections in the early part of the century. The sixteen volumes described herein are part of a formerly much larger complete set. The titles of the volumes in this collection are: Vol. 4, "Short Scraps Relating to Abraham Lincoln," Vol. 11, "Addresses, Orations, Speeches and Lectures on Abraham Lincoln," Vol. 18, "Newspaper Articles not Relating Particularly to Abraham Lincoln, but dealing with him incidentally," Vol. 20, "Abraham Lincoln as the Essayists see him," Vol. 21, "Abraham Lincoln in Cartoon," Vol. 22, "Lincolniana for the Young People," Vol. 23, "Abraham Lincoln in Entertainment,"Vol. 24, "Lincolniana," Vol. 25, "Abraham Lincoln in Puzzledom," Vol. 26, "Original Newspaper Articles and Scraps Relating to Abraham Lincoln," Vol. 42, "Magazine Articles," Vol. 53, "Magazine Articles," Vol. 55, "Magazine Articles," Vol. 60, "Magazine Articles," Vol. 73, "Magazine Articles," Vol. 74, "Magazine Articles."

#80-2701 [Vol. I]; 80-2113 [Vol. II]; 80-2715 [Vol. III], 80-2716 [Vol. IV], [Vol. V], 80-2705

The set of scrapbooks includes photographs with annotated text. It was begun circa 1932 by the teacher, administrator, and historian, R. Gerald McMurtry. Vol. I depicts various themes associated with Lincoln's presidency. It is also biographical in nature by showing the early history of the Lincoln family at locations in Massachusetts and Kentucky; and, includes genealogical information inscribed on the tombstones at various burial places. Includes interior and exterior views of the various buildings and sites associated with Abraham Lincoln or his relatives, such as the Berry cabin and the cabin in which Thomas Lincoln married Nancy Hanks. Some of the people in the photographs include S. H. Bush, Mr. and Mrs. Fields Elkins, and various Lincoln authorities. Some of the photographs depict scenes not extant such as Lincoln's first schoolhouse and the Elizabethtown, Kentucky Court House. Vol. II contains 96 annotated photographs of heroic statues in bronze of Abraham Lincoln and views that show the erection and dedication of the statue "Abraham Lincoln, The Hoosier Youth," by Paul Manship at the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company building in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Contains 96 annotated photographs and includes an index. Vol. III includes photographs indexed in a list named "Life of Lincoln in Pictures," that formed part of a supply list of Lincolniana Publishers. Includes a "Lincoln Pilgrimage Certificate" presented to R. Gerald McMurtry on Oct. 1, 1938. Vol. IV consists of photographs of various artistic images of Lincoln including those of Thomas Hicks, Alban J. Conant, and Thomas M. Johnson. Vol. V consists chiefly of newspaper clippings relative to Abraham Lincoln, taken from various newspaper sources of the 1930s.

This series includes articles in modern foreign languages that are Lincoln-related. Some of the articles in English are from a series issued in the The Christian Science Monitor (written by Ralph G. Lindstrom).

The scrapbook consists of clippings of poetry, articles about "psychical phenomena," an article by Irving Bacheller entitled "Stories Lincoln Told Which I Shall Never Forget," and illustrated biographical articles about Abraham Lincoln.

#98-0028

The scrapbook consists of various biographical newspaper clippings and magazine articles about Abraham Lincoln that were pasted into the "Life of Lincoln Told in Pictures," a publication issued by Philadelphia North American. It includes an article about the 8^th Battalion, a company of volunteer Germans who protected the 1861 inauguration of President Lincoln.

#80-2704

The scrapbook consists of clippings from a series of published cartoons (1933) by J. Carroll Mansfield entitled "High Lights of Lincoln: The Story of Lincoln."

#80-2761

The scrapbook contains chiefly illustrations, many of which are various magazine covers. Other items include postcards, photographs, and bookplates. Includes some published articles about the Abraham Lincoln Association and various letters from Ralph G. Newman.

#80-2708

The bookplate identifies this scrapbook as deriving from the library of R. Gerald McMurtry. It includes the first 108 photographs from the Frederick H. Meserve Collection and various published issues of Lincoln Lore (Fort Wayne, Indiana) that span May 18, 1931 to Dec. 18, 1933. Includes a typed letter from Robert T. Lincoln addressed to Arthur F. Hall, Esq., Secretary of the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company.

#80-2702

Consists of [25] leaves of articles, postcards and brochures related to Abraham Lincoln. Includes a "Film Guide, Abe Lincoln in Illinois;" some of the brochures include "Lincoln Known Lincoln Episodes," "Little Known Lincoln Humor," and "Little Known Boyhood Adventures of Abraham Lincoln."

#80-2759

The clippings include addresses, newspaper articles, advertisements, and illustrations. A handwritten narrative by F. Lauriston Bullard is among the items. Several of the articles are about theatrical performances on Abraham Lincoln.

#80-2711

The flyleaf inscription says that the scrapbook belonged to "N.L. Briggs". It subsequently formed part of the library of George P. Hambrecht. The scrapbook chiefly consists of newspaper clippings about Abraham Lincoln, especially articles pertaining to his political career. Other subjects that are covered include Mordecai Lincoln, biographical sketches of Abraham Lincoln, the arrest of Jeff[erson] Davis, and the Lincoln-Douglas debates.

#80-2709

A small scrapbook that was probably compiled by the attorney Carl W. Schaefer, a former trustee of Lincoln Memorial University. It consists of [18] pages of clippings of poetry, biographical articles about Abraham Lincoln, and a legal article entitled "The Bar as a Profession" by the Lord Chief Justice of England.

#80-2710

A scrapbook with the inscription "Barrett" entered at the beginning. It includes numerous lampoons from various newspaper sources, poetry clippings, and some published lyrics to period songs; also, includes several published excerpts attributed to various politicians and statesmen. Includes a few published illustrations.

#80-2733; 80-2744; 80-2745; 80-2747 through 80-2749; 80-2754

The scrapbook collection originated circa 1865 by an unknown compiler. Although, it was possibly compiled by J.E. Burton. The material is chiefly from the year 1865, with a few later items. It is comprised of newspaper clippings relative to the assassination of President Lincoln, and those pertaining to the trial of the conspirators.

#80-2736; 80-2740 through 80-2743; 80-2755 through 80-2757

The scrapbooks are comprised of newspaper clippings taken from the New York Tribune. It is arranged chronologically into the following divisions: No. 1, Jan.-Apr., 1860; No. 2, Apr.-June; No. 3, June-Aug.; No. 4, Aug.-Oct.; No. 5, Oct.-Nov.; No. 6, Nov.-Dec; No. 7, Dec.-Appendix No.1; No. 8, Appendix No.2-Various.

"SCRAPBOOK OF THE LINCOLN ELECTION, 1864." Scrapbooks, 1864; 6 volumes.

#80-2750 through 80-2753; 80-2734; 80-2746

The scrapbooks are comprised of newspaper clippings taken from various newspapers, chiefly the New York Tribune. The clippings pertain to the 1864 election campaign. It is arranged chronologically into the following division: No. 1, Jan.-June; No. 2, July-Sept.; Sept.; No. 4, Sept.-Oct.; No. 5, Oct.; No. 6, Nov.-Dec.

"SCRAPBOOK OF THE NINETEEN THIRTY-ONE RECONSTRUCTION OF LINCOLN'S TOMB." Scrapbook, ca. 1941; 1 vol.

#80-2707

Includes brochure articles and illustrations about the tomb of Abraham Lincoln in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois; also, a photograph of Abraham Lincoln. The clippings consist chiefly of a publication entitled "The Tomb of Abraham Lincoln" that was compiled and edited by Bess King (1941).

#98-0029

The scrapbook was donated by a Philadelphia physician, Dr. Charles H. Wachtl. It contains chiefly clippings of published illustrations from magazine and newspapers that relate primarily to Abraham Lincoln and the shrines and memorials dedicated to his memory. Two carte-de-visite photographs are mounted on the first page. A few of the clippings pertain to various actors and actresses who have portrayed Abraham Lincoln on film or on stage. Additional subjects include articles about Lincoln biographers, Lincoln letters, and cartoons.

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