This Section was updated on 2 March 2010
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March 6, 2010 at 12:00 noon join us when we welcome Michael Perman to talk about his new book, Pursuit of Unity and Julia Stern to talk about her new book, Mary Chesnut's Civil War Epic. You can learn more and order a book at Virtual Book Signing. |
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The New York Autograph Show
Sponsored by Professional Autograph Dealers' Association (PADA)
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April 11, 2010, 9:00am to 5:00pm at the Helmsley Park Lane Hotel. The New York Autograph Show is the nation’s premier event for autograph collectors. Leading dealers from across the country will exhibit thousands of fine, original autographs in every field of interest, dating from the sixteenth century to the present. Sponsored by the Professional Autograph Dealers Association, The New York Autograph Show is now in its fifteenth year. All exhibitors are members of PADA, an international organization of autograph dealers who are known for their expertise, high ethical standards, and excellent quality material. Every autograph offered for sale by PADA members is unconditionally guaranteed authentic. For more infromation, and a show pass, visit the PADA web site. |
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April 16, 2010 at 6:00pm join us when we welcome Seth Grahame-Smith for his book Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter. You can learn more and order a book at Virtual Book Signing. |
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National Civil War Collectors Show & Sale
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Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 9am - 4 pm head to the DuPage County Fairgrounds to find Civil War antiques, books, coins, weapons and more sold by hundreds of dealers from across the country. The event also will feature American Indian artifacts and memorabilia of the Revolutionary and Spanish American wars; learn more at their web site. |
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| Abraham Lincoln Library and
Museum |
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Exhibited
are many rare items - the cane Lincoln carried that fateful night at
Ford's Theatre, two life masks, the tea set he and Mary Todd used in
their home in Springfield, and numerous other artifacts. Approximately
30,000 books, manuscripts, pamphlets, photographs, paintings and sculptures
tell the story of President Lincoln and the Civil War period in America's
history.
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| Abraham Presidential
Lincoln Library and Museum |
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The Abraham Lincoln
Presidential Library is the premier repository for materials relating
to the life of Abraham Lincoln and the history of the Prairie State.
The Library is a public, non-circulating research facility that
contains material on all aspects of Illinois' history. Particularly
noteworthy are the Library's holdings in published resources, manuscripts, newspapers, audiovisual,
and Lincolniana.
Located in Springfield, IL, the museum has just hosted its 1 millionth
visitor.
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| Abraham Lincoln Research Site
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Created by a retired history teacher, this site features a wealth of material on Lincoln's home life as well as a very focused account of the national mourning that followed Lincoln's assassination. |
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| Civil War Round Table |
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Celebrating 60 years of Civil War scholarship, the first Civil War Round Table started in this book shop. This link will take you to their web site. |
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| Civil War Weapons Search |
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Civil War Weapons Search is a nationally recognized business that provides serial number identification of Civil War period firearms at a very low cost. Their mission is to provide affordable, quality Civil War research to enthusiasts of all ages. |
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| Chicago History Museum |
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The Chicago History Museum cares for, showcases, and interprets millions of authentic pieces of Chicago and U.S. history. Our ability to illuminate the past is a reminder of what really happened once upon a time, sheds light on the present, and compellingly informs the future. |
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| Graphic Conservation Company |
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This site is for Graphic Conservation Company. A leader in the field, they use the latest techniques in paper conservation, but we are not just technicians. We apply the craftsmanship of the artist, the knowledge of the scientist, and the concern of the historian. They also maintain a lively discussion at their blog spot. |
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| Hildene |
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Robert
Todd Lincoln, the only child of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln to survive
to adulthood, became Chairman of the largest corporation in America at
the turn of the 20th century. He built his Georgian Revival mansion in
the scenic Vermont village of Manchester in 1905 and it became home to
only Lincoln descendants until 1975. It is an example of the “Great
American Story” and the story of the Lincoln family’s love
affair with Vermont. An historic home, gardens, trails, woods and farm
set on 412 preserved acres of quintessential Vermont landscape. |
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| Library of Congress |
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The Library of Congress web page is a gateway to a national treasure. Be sure to visit the American Memory Collection. |
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| Lincoln at 200 |
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Lincoln at 200 is a collaborative project of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, the Chicago History Museum, and the Newberry Library. The Institute for Museum and Library Services has generously provided funding for this Web exhibition as part of a series of initiatives to commemorate the Lincoln bicentennial. All three institutions collaborated in planning public programs in Chicago for the bicentennial year. |
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| Lincoln Bicentennial Commission |
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Across the country
communities, organizations and individuals have already begun to plan
parades, museum exhibitions, performances, art installations and much
more. In the months and years to come, this website will serve as a resource
for those planning events and observances and for those looking forward
to participating in them. |
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| The Lincoln Institute |
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The
Lincoln Institute concentrates on providing support and assistance
to scholars and groups involved in the study of the life of
American's 16th President and the impact he had on the preservation
of the Union, the emancipation of black slaves, and the development
of democratic principles which have found worldwide application.
Featured pages include Mr. Lincoln and the Founders, Mr. Lincoln
and Freedom, Mr. Lincoln and Friends, Mr. Lincoln and New York
and Mr. Lincoln's White House.
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| The Lincoln Forum |
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The Lincoln Forum is
an assembly of people who share a deep interest in the life and times
of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War era. The Lincoln Forum supports
all Civil War and Lincoln groups that similarly strive to help succeeding
generations learn and benefit from the study of Lincoln. |
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| The Manuscript Society |
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An international organization of persons and institutions devoted to the collection preservation use and enjoyment of autographs and manuscripts. |
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Pritzker
Military Library
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The Mission of the
Pritzker Military Library is to acquire and maintain a collection of
materials and develop appropriate programs focusing on the concept of
the Citizen Soldier as an essential element for the preservation of democracy. |
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| Professional Autograph Dealers Association, Inc. |
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Whether buying, selling or appraising autographs, this organization assures you quality and integrity. All PADA members adhere to a strict code of ethics. Visit our Events section (above) for details on PADA shows. |
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| The Rail Splitter |
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Dedicated to the field of Lincoln collecting for both the expert and the novice, Rail Splitter publishes a quarterly journal, hosts a yearly auction and sponsors Lincoln events every two years. |
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| The Surratt House |
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The Surratt House Museum houses many artifacts from the Lincoln Assassination, the also sponsor tours that trace the escape route taken by John Wilkes Booth. |
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| World Talk Radio: Civil War |
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World Talk Radio brings
you the most renowned civil war experts and entertaining enthusiasts
ever assembled. Listen
live Fridays, at 9 AM Pacific. Check the archives each week for a new
and captivating exploration of politics, personalities, and military
campaigns. |
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