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Georgia Historical Society

Georgia Historical Society (GHS) is the premier independent statewide institution responsible for collecting, examining, and teaching Georgia history. GHS houses the oldest and most distinguished collection of materials related exclusively to Georgia history in the nation. Founded in 1839, the Georgia Historical Society is the oldest continuously operated historical society in the South.

  • Website

    http://georgiahistory.com/

  • Contact Information

    Lynette Stoudt

    library@georgiahistory.com

    912-651-2125

  • Address

    501 Whitaker Street Savannah, Georgia, 31401

Contributed Responses

The assassination

The assassination

Newspaper from Apr. 20, 1865

Horace Averill Crane letter

Horace Averill Crane letter

Letter from Apr. 15, 1865

Savannah Daily Herald

Savannah Daily Herald

Newspaper from May. 6, 1865

President Lincoln assassinated

"President Lincoln assassinated"

Newspaper from Apr. 19, 1865

The president's death

"The president's death"

Newspaper from Apr. 21, 1865

Assassination of the president

Assassination of the president

Newspaper from Apr. 23, 1865

Great mass meeting in Savannah

Great mass meeting in Savannah

Newspaper from Apr. 23, 1865

Later from the north; Booth positively arrested

"Booth positively arrested"

Newspaper from Apr. 24, 1865

Great mass meeting in Savannah

Great mass meeting in Savannah

Newspaper from Apr. 24, 1865