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Abba Willard Bowen, a faculty member at Monticello College, and one-time director of its Preparatory School, poses for a portrait wearing a dark shirt with a light collar.

On verso: "Home State Honor - goes to Chicago born actress-singer Abbey Lincoln in recognition of her portrayal of the title role of the current movie hit "For Live of Ivy." James W. Howard, chairman of the Chicago Sesquicentennial committee…

Abbie Lewis Fitch poses for a portrait next to a floral-backed chair. On verso: "Mother of Captain Amza Lewis Fitch."

Abbott H. Thayer writes to Ignatius R. Grossman of being wrapped up in his own work and admits that he has not yet heard of Grossman's son.

Illustrated six verse campaign song and chorus for Abraham Lincoln in 1864 with theme of rallying behind Lincoln during the Civil War. Cover depicts portrait of Abraham Lincoln surrounded by two female figures and angels.

Seven verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Wait for the Wagon" or "Old Virginia Low Lands." An 1864 campaign song for Abraham Lincoln focusing on military strategy of the U.S. Army during the Civil War. Cover depicts image of liberty and…

Abel H. Huizinga, Ph.D., served as Adjunct Professor of Old Testament Literature and Exegesis after the death of Reverend Edwin Cone Bissell.

The Chicago City Hall building serves as a location for mourners to view President Abraham Lincoln's body when the funeral train stopped in the city on May 1-2, 1865. Crowds formed large lines in and around the black bunting-covered building with as…

President Abraham Lincoln signs an order granting diplomatic power for Anson Burlingame to "conclude a modification of the 14th article of the treaty" between the U.S. and China.

A man dressed as Abraham Lincoln rides a horse in Fairfield's Good Old Days parade.

Abraham Lincoln writes B.B. French regarding Thomas Stackpole & Louis Bargdorf, watchmen at the White House.

A note written and signed by President Lincoln to B.B. French reads: "If Comr. of Public Buildings chooses to give laborers at White House a holy-day, I have no objections." The holy-day refers to a celebration of Lincoln's re-election the day…

New Salem Postmaster Abraham Lincoln informs Blair & Rives, publishers of the Washington, D.C. Congressional Globe, that subscriber, John C. Vance, is deceased and no longer collects his paper.