A Guide to the Thompson Collection Of Lincolniana 1803-1965 M 4
A Collection in
Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library
Collection Number M 4
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Dan Yanchisin
Administrative Information
Use Restrictions
There are no restrictions.
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for use without restrictions.
Preferred Citation
Box/folder, Thompson Collection of Lincolniana, M 4, Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, Virginia Commonwealth University.
Acquisition Information
Donated to the Special Collections and Archives Department by Mr. and Mrs. T. Roger Thompson in May 1974. Supplemented by an additional gift in June 1976.
Processing Information
Collection processed in March 1987.
Scope and Content Information
Chiefly articles, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, photographs, and memorabilia, together with scattered correspondence, bills and receipts pertaining to Abraham Lincoln.
Arrangement
The materials are arranged as donated.
Organization
Series I--Nineteenth Century Memorabilia (undated, 1856,1858-1860, 1863, 1869, 1871, 1892, 1924)
Series II--Photographs (undated, 1860, 1956, 1964)
Series III--Correspondence (1896, 1927)
Series IV-- Lincoln's Tomb and Statue Ceremonies (1930-1931, 1941)
Series V--Twentieth Century Pamphlets about Lincoln and Illinois (undated, 1920, 1952-1962)
Series Series VI-- Additional materials (undated, 1808, 1832, 1865, 1956-1957, 1963)
Container List
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
Six receipted bills for printing and advertising
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
Transcript Office, Dixon, Illinois, to Alexander Gowell and Co. signed John Stevens, publisherDecember 17, 1856
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
Dixon Telegraph Bill for subscriptions to Alexander Howell and Co. signed B.B. Shaw
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
Shaw and Beckwith to Alexander Howell and Co. signed Shaw and BeckwithJuly 1, 1858
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
Shaw and Beckwith for services to Alexander Howell and CompanyMarch 1, 1859
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
Republican and Telegraph, Power Book and Job Printing Office to Messrs. Signed I.S Boardman per William Parker, Jr.July 24, 1860
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
Program for Eighth Annual Ball, The Protector AssociationMarch 6, 1856
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
Boston Store, Dixon, Illinois. Auction notice for sale of dry goodsJune 15, 1859
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
Notice of Grand Temperance Mass Meeting at the Court HouseOctober 25 1869
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
Lee County Agricultural SocietyOct. 3-6 1871
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
Loyal Publication Society No 591963
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
U.S.A. Temperance Union. Temperance pledge, n.d.
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
Two tickets to National Republican Convention1892, 1924
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
Photograph of clay model of Lincoln Statue, with letter.November 12, 1956
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
Three photographs. Different views of a bust of Lincoln done in classical style.
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
One large post card photograph of LincolnJune 3, 1860
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
Five Photographs: Lincoln's home, Lincoln's tomb etc.
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
One large framed photograph of Lincoln
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
Framed advertisement of the L and N Railroad showing war map of the Louisville and Nashville RR and connections
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
Letter to Frank R. Dixon signed by Noah Brooks, The Ark, Castine MaineFebruary 7, 1927
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
Letter to the Honorable George C. Dixon, Dixon, Illinois, signed Charles E. Ives, AmboyFebruary 7, 1927
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
Correspondence between Frank Dixon, McClure Magazine, Mrs. Jefferson DavisJanuary-July 1896
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
Invitation to attend unveiling of Statue of Lincoln1930
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
Invitation from Governor of Illinois to attend a dedication of remodeled tomb of Lincoln1931
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1 1931
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
Tomb of Abraham Lincoln1941
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
The Lincoln Tombbrochure, post card, leaflet
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
News Releases, brochures etc.
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
Invitation to banquet
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
Roger Thompson's press badge
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
Small lapel button advertising Lincoln brand self-rising buckwheat
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
Post card picture of Abraham Lincoln's home7 items
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
Small publications about Lincoln and the Lincoln County1953-196232 items
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
Modern clippings about Lincoln
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
One 1896 clipping about Lincoln
- Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
Lincoln County, pamphlets1952-1962
- Mixed Materials [A11423639805] box: 2
Catalogues of books about Lincoln and contemporaries
- Mixed Materials [A11423639805] box: 2
T. Roger Thompson items
- Mixed Materials [A11423639805] box: 2
Missouri Gazette, the first newspaper published in Missouri, v. 1July 26, 1808Scope and Contents
first known issue in existence
- Mixed Materials [A11423639805] box: 2
Letter from Illinois State Historical LibrarySeptember 7, 1956Scope and Contents
discusses authenticity of Missouri Gazette v. 1
- Mixed Materials [A11423639805] box: 2
Four trade cards
- Mixed Materials [A11423639805] box: 2
Two Lincoln heads
- Mixed Materials [A11423639805] box: 2
Lincoln family
- Mixed Materials [A11423639805] box: 2
Lincoln home
- Mixed Materials [A11423639805] box: 2
Photograph and Postcard of statue
- Mixed Materials [A11423639805] box: 2
Lincoln the Soldier1832
- Mixed Materials [A11423639805] box: 2
Miami Heraldette
- Mixed Materials [A11423639805] box: 2
Life - "What Happened to Lincoln's Body "February 15, 1963
- Mixed Materials [A11423639805] box: 2
New York HeraldApril 15, 1865oversized
- Mixed Materials [A11423639805] box: 2
One Framed Photograph of Abraham Lincolnoversized
- Mixed Materials [A11423639805] box: 2
One framed mapoversizedScope and Contents
War map of Louisville and Nashville Railroad Connections Showing locations of all Battles in the State of Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia with consecutively numbered index