Object ID	2006.0008.218
Accession#	2006.0008
Object Name	Lincoln Collage
Description	A collage of Abraham Lincoln images. From the Dorothy Jordan collection. Image #1: Entire collage. Image #2: "Lincoln in Illinois." See Notes for transcription. Image #3: "Abraham and Tad Lincoln. This Prang lithograph of Lincoln and his youngest son is one of many popular reproductions based on a photograph taken by Anthony Berger, Matthew Brady's assistant, on February 9, 1864. Lincoln wished it known that they were viewing a collection of Brady's photographs. Courtesy of the Library of Congress." Image #4: "Abraham Lincoln. During a studio session held on February 9, 1864, Matthew Brady's assistant and cameraman, Anthony Berger, produced this photograph which would eventually be used for the portrait on the present penny. The signature is a facsimile from the Bliss Manuscript of the Gettysburg Address; it is a departure from his usual habit of signing 'A. Lincoln.' Courtesy of the Library of Congress." Image #5: "Abraham Lincoln. This little known photograph of Lincoln was taken by Brady sometime in 1863. Among Lincoln photographs, it is notable for its life-like softness of features and the quiet calm in projects. The signature is a facsimile from the Bliss Manuscript of the Gettysburg Address; it is a departure from his usual habit of signing 'A. Lincoln.' Courtesy of the Library of Congress." Image #6: "Abraham Lincoln. This is the portrait that appears on the present five dollar bill. It, like the penny portrait, was taken by Anthony Berger, Matthew Brady's assistant, on February 9, 1864. The signature is a facsimile from the Bliss Manuscript of the Gettysburg Address; it is a departure from his usual habit of signing 'A. Lincoln.' Courtesy of the Library of Congress." Image #7: "Abraham Lincoln, January 8, 1864. Photography by Matthew Brady. This portrait, taken in Brady's Washington studio during the Civil War's final agony, is considered one of the finest formal photographs ever taken of Lincoln. Courtesy National Archives." Image #8: "One Hundred and Fifteenth Anniversary Lincoln Elected President. Lincoln's Farewell Address: 'My friends, no one not in my situation, can appreciate my feelings of sadness at this parting. To this place, and the kindness of these people, I owe everything. Here I have lived a quarter of a century, and have passed from a young to old man. Here my children have been born, and one is buried. I now leave, not knowing when or whether ever I may return, with a task before me greater than that which rested upon Washington. Without the assistance of the devine (sic) being, who ever attended him I cannot succeed. With that assistance I cannot fail. Trusting in him, who can go with me and remain with you, and be everywhere for good, let us confidently hope that all will yet be well. To his care commending you, as I hope in your prayers you will commend me, I bid you an affectionate farewell.' Abraham Lincoln {facsimile signature} *Spoken from the rear platform of a Special Train in Springfield, Ill. Feb. 11, 1861 before his departure for Washington for his Inauguration." Image #9: "The Earthly Pilgrimage of Abraham Lincoln - From Log Cabin to the White House - K52." Image #10: "Proclamation of Emancipation, U.S. Capitol. Above the first landing, house corridor, East Entrance, hangs Frank B. Carpenter's picture of the first reading of the Emancipation Proclamation before the Cabinet, Sept. 22, 1862. The portraits, beginning at the left, are: Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War; Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of the Treasury; Abraham Lincoln, President; Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy; William H. Seward, (seated), Secretary of State; Caleb B. Smith, Secretary of the Interior; Montgomery Blair, Postmaster-General; Edward Bates, Attorney-General. The picture was presented to the United States by Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Thompson, in 1878. Alex H. Stephens, ex-Vice-President of the Confederacy, and then a Member of the House, was one of the orators of its reception.
Search Terms	G.A.R. Hall Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Union Army
Collection	Robert L. Hunker G.A.R. Collection
People	Hunker, Robert L. Lincoln, Abraham
Subjects	War Civil wars
Catalog date	08/09/2006
Catalog type	History
Collector	Robert L. Hunker
Credit line	Robert L. Hunker
Dimension notes	Frame measures 22.5" x 34" x 1"
Dimensions	W-18.5 L-28 inches
Home Location	G.A.R. Hall Museum
Notes	LINCOLN IN ILLINOIS The Lincoln family moved to Illinois in 1830. They ferried across the Wabash River at Vincennes, Indiana, making the 'trek' to Macon County, 250 miles by oxen-drawn wagons. They built a cabin on government land about 80 miles southwest of Decatur. Abe split rails to fence in ten acres of land. A very hard winter Thomas Lincoln to move the next year to Coles County. Abraham did not go. The next spring he made a trip to New Orleans on a flatboat, where he witnessed a sale of negroes which influenced his life. On his return, he settled in New Salem, Ill. where he lived for several years. He clerked in Denton Offutt's store and studied grammar and law. In the Rutledge Tavern, he talked with Circuit riding lawyers and met Ann Rutledge. Lincoln was chosed (sic) captain of the Salem Volunteers for the Black Hawk War. The war ended before they saw active duty. In the spring of 1832, Lincoln announced he would be a candidate in the autumn election for State Legislature. He finished seventh in a field of twelve. Early in 1833, Lincoln and W.F. Berry bought three small stores on credit, combined them into one store which failed, leaving Lincoln in debt $1100. Soon Lincoln was chosed (sic) assistant county surveyor. He learned the mathematics and surveying in six weeks. During this time he was appointed postmaster in Salem many times carrying the infrequent mails in his hat. Again in 1834, Lincoln was a candidate for State Legislature. He was elected on the Democratic ticket, and thereafter was elected three more times. Stephen A. Douglas and A. Lincoln met for the first time in Vandalia, then the State Capital, in 1834, Lincoln was a representative from Sangamon County. It was in the Supreme Court Room where Lincoln received his license to practice law. Lincoln practiced in Decatur from 1838 to 1859 as a 'Circuit Rider'. In Springfield, Nov. 4, 1842, A. Lincoln and Mary Todd were married. They resided in Springfield until 1861 when he moved to Washington, D.C. as our 16th President. POLITICAL DATA 1842- Lincoln won a seat in Congress as the only Whig from Illinois. 1849- Circuit Rider lawyer throughout Central Illinois. 1855- Lost contest for Illinois Senator from Springfield. 1855- Helped found Republican Party. 1856- In February, assisted in forming Republican Party in Decatur 1856- In February, made the great "Lost Speech" at Bloomington, Ill. 1858- Republicans nominated Lincoln Senator. In his acceptance, in the State House in Springfield, he gave his historic "House Divided" speech. 1858- July 19, Editor W.J. Usrey (Dectur) [sic] wrote Lincoln asking him to challenge Douglas to a series of debates. July 24, Lincoln challenged Douglas to a series of debates throughout Illinois. Nov. 1, Lincoln spoke in Powers Hall in Decatur (day before election) 1860- May 9, Republican convention convened in Decatur - nominated Lincoln for President Nov. 6, Lincoln elected as 16th President of the United States. 1861- Mar. 4, - Lincoln's first Inaugral (sic) Address: "The Union of these States is perpetual." Lincoln lies at rest today in Oak Ridge Cemetary (sic). The motto "Now He Belongs To The Ages" is inscribed over his crypt. Lincoln, Ill. is the only town with this name before Lincoln received fame as President. The town was christened by Lincoln in 1853.
Provenance	This and some of the other Civil War and Lincoln memorabilia was donated by Mrs. Dorothy Jordan to the G.A.R. Hall in the 1970s.
Recfrom	Hunker G.A.R. Collection
Site	G.A.R. Hall Museum
Site #	31