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Special Exhibit at the Abraham Lincoln Book Shop in Chicago
In celebration of the Democratic National Convention being held in Chicago, the Abraham Lincoln Book Shop is proud to present a Special 1860 Wigwam Convention Exhibit. This unique display offers a rare glimpse into the momentous event that secured Abraham Lincoln’s nomination for the presidency. Highlights of the exhibit include:
Original Tally Sheet: On loan to the shop, an actual tally sheet used for the three ballots that nominated Lincoln, meticulously recorded by a delegate inside the historic Wigwam.
Campaign Handout: An 8" x 10" handout distributed within the convention hall, featuring the first-ever campaign image of Lincoln—complete with the iconic "tousled hair" photo.
Oil Painting: An oil painting "from life" created just weeks after the Wigwam convention.
Bronze Life Mask and Hands: A second-generation bronze cast of Lincoln's life mask and hands.
Campaign Memorabilia: Items such as a silk campaign ribbon, a song sheet and songster, an 1860 campaign lithograph showcasing all potential presidential candidates, Wide-Awake oil lamps, and 1860 campaign biographies.
Admission to this special exhibit is free. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to connect with a pivotal moment in our nation’s history.
Call for Nominations: Hay-Nicolay Dissertation Prize
The Abraham Lincoln Association, in partnership with the Abraham Lincoln Institute, is now accepting nominations for the prestigious Hay-Nicolay Dissertation Prize. This award recognizes an outstanding PhD dissertation that focuses on Abraham Lincoln or explores his historical and political, cultural, and/or social legacy within a broader context. Eligible topics include, but are not limited to, emancipation during the Civil War, Reconstruction, and Lincoln administration policies involving indigenous peoples.
Comparative studies, such as leadership analyses or biographies, which include more than one chapter of Lincoln-related material, will also be considered. Additionally, studies of individuals traditionally associated with Abraham Lincoln are welcome.
To qualify, dissertations must have been completed between 2022 and 2024. For detailed prize criteria and submission guidelines, please visit this link.
The deadline for submissions is October 5, 2024. Don’t miss the opportunity to recognize and celebrate exceptional scholarship on one of America’s most influential figures.
Lesson’s for Today’s Lawyers (CLE)
The annual Abraham Lincoln Association & Illinois Bar Association collaboration is taking place in Springfield, Illinois, on September 6, 2024. Earn CLE hours while in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum. Learn more here.
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