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A Guide to the Thompson Collection Of Lincolniana 1803-1965 M 4 A Collection in Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library M 4

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

Repository
VCU James Branch Cabell Library
Identification
M 4
Title
Thompson Collection of Lincolniana 1803-1965
Quantity
1 Linear Feet
Language
English .

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

Series I-Nineteenth Century Memorabilia
  • 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, publisher
    December 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 Beckwith
    July 1, 1858
  • Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
    Shaw and Beckwith for services to Alexander Howell and Company
    March 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 Association
    March 6, 1856
  • Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
    Boston Store, Dixon, Illinois. Auction notice for sale of dry goods
    June 15, 1859
  • Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
    Notice of Grand Temperance Mass Meeting at the Court House
    October 25 1869
  • Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
    Lee County Agricultural Society
    Oct. 3-6 1871
  • Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
    Loyal Publication Society No 59
    1963
  • Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
    U.S.A. Temperance Union. Temperance pledge, n.d.
  • Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
    Two tickets to National Republican Convention
    1892, 1924
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Series II--Photographs
  • Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
    One steel engraving of President Lincoln and his cabinet.
  • 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 Lincoln
    June 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
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Series III-Correspondence
  • Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
    Letter to Frank R. Dixon signed by Noah Brooks, The Ark, Castine Maine
    February 7, 1927
  • Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
    Letter to the Honorable George C. Dixon, Dixon, Illinois, signed Charles E. Ives, Amboy
    February 7, 1927
  • Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
    Correspondence between Frank Dixon, McClure Magazine, Mrs. Jefferson Davis
    January-July 1896
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Series IV-Lincoln's Tomb and Statue Ceremonies
  • Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
    Invitation to attend unveiling of Statue of Lincoln
    1930
  • Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
    Invitation from Governor of Illinois to attend a dedication of remodeled tomb of Lincoln
    1931
  • Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
    Address of President Hoover at dedication
    1931
  • Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
    Tomb of Abraham Lincoln
    1941
  • Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
    The Lincoln Tomb
    brochure, 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
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Series V--Twentieth Century Pamphlets about Lincoln and Illinois
  • 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 home
    7 items
  • Mixed Materials [A11423639863] box: 1
    Small publications about Lincoln and the Lincoln County
    1953-1962
    32 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, pamphlets
    1952-1962
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Series VI--Additional Materials
  • 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. 1
    July 26, 1808
    Scope and Contents

    first known issue in existence

  • Mixed Materials [A11423639805] box: 2
    Letter from Illinois State Historical Library
    September 7, 1956
    Scope 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 Soldier
    1832
  • 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 Herald
    April 15, 1865
    oversized
  • Mixed Materials [A11423639805] box: 2
    One Framed Photograph of Abraham Lincoln
    oversized
  • Mixed Materials [A11423639805] box: 2
    One framed map
    oversized
    Scope 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

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