Lincoln Documents

Collections Preserving Lincoln's Words and Deeds

A comprehensive compilation of authenticated Lincoln manuscripts, spanning his legal practice to his presidential tenure.

Access meticulously preserved records such as his signed legal compendium, offering insight into his early judicial mindset.

Uncover a trove of 246 communications addressed to Lincoln, highlighting interactions with contemporaries during his leadership years.

Navigate through a rich assortment of Lincoln's legal engagements, showcasing his evolution from lawyer to statesman.

Delving into familial ties, the Lincoln Family Collections reveal intimate correspondences and legal affairs from his lineage.

Political connections are illuminated through the Cabinet Members Collection, encapsulating diplomatic exchanges and governance narratives.

Presidential influence extends beyond politics, evidenced by the Presidential Letters collection, capturing historic dialogues across eras.

First Lady connections are chronicled through personal correspondences, offering perspectives on domestic spheres intertwined with public duty.

The Richard W. Thompson Collection presents an extensive array of personal and professional exchanges tied to a dedicated Lincoln supporter’s life.

Social insights emerge from the Thomas B. Osborne Family Correspondence, detailing Washington’s societal fabric through private letters.

The Civil War Documents Collection presents a balanced view of Union and Confederate viewpoints, enriching our understanding of wartime experiences.

Personal narratives from the Barnes and Bevier families shed light on the homefront during America's greatest conflict.

From soldiers to grieving relatives, the Catharine Garvin and Hills Family Correspondence collections humanize historical events through individual stories.

Military perspectives are captured in the Otis Moody - Annie F. Noble and Sylvester Sherman Correspondence, reflecting on love and loss amidst battle.

Symbolic artifacts and documents, such as those in the D. Alonzo Pollard and Sylvester Sherman Correspondence, offer tangible links to the past.

Emanating from the Slavery Documents collection, poignant relics bear witness to a tumultuous chapter in American history.

Contemporary voices from the Modern Correspondence and James T. Hickey Collections bridge Lincoln's world with modern scholarship.

Ephemeral remnants like the Assassination Collection and Election Tickets provide colorful snapshots of public sentiment and political culture.

The Jean Zurow Lincoln Postcard Collection adds a personal touch, celebrating Lincoln through visual memorabilia.

Image Usage Rights and institutional affiliations underscore the collaborative stewardship of these invaluable resources.