from May. 1, 1865

The Martyr President

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    The Martyr President

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    Poem framed in mourning borders by Robert Newell, a popular humorist and political satirist. He boasted this poem was "written in a single evening."

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    Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections

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    Robert H. Newell. "The Martyr President". Carleton, Publ.. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/811

from May. 1, 1865

Private and Public Life

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    The Private and Public Life of Abraham Lincoln, by O. J. Victor

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    Cover of a reprint of a 1864 biography of Lincoln. Framed in mourning borders. After the death of Lincoln, publishers rushed to put out biographies of the dead President.

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    Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections

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    Orville J. Victor. "The Private and Public Life of Abraham Lincoln, by O. J. Victor". Beadle and Company. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/809

from Jul. 22, 1865

Execution

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    The Execution

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    Cover of newspaper with illustration, caption reads: Execution of the Conspirators in Washington, D.C. - The Final Preparations- Appearance of the Criminals on the Scaffold - From a sketch by our special artist, D.B. Gulick.

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    Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections

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    D.B. Gulick. "The Execution". Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/808

from May. 1, 1865

Abraham Lincoln. An Horatian Ode

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    Abraham Lincoln. An Horatian Ode

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    Poem written by Richard Stoddard, a literary critic and poet, on the assassination of Lincoln. It includes a soliloquy from Macbeth.

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    Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections

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    Richard Henry Stoddard. "Abraham Lincoln. An Horatian Ode". Bunce & Huntington. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/804

from Apr. 19, 1865

A Day of Mourning

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    A Day of Mourning. The Nation Weeping for its Dead

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    Reprint of the Springfield Republican report on several memorial events held at Springfield, Massachusetts. Contents: National mourning -- Proclamation -- President Lincoln's funeral day in Springfield -- Mayor's address -- Dr. Holland's Eulogy.

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    Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections

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    Josiah Gilbert Holland. "A Day of Mourning. The Nation Weeping for its Dead". Samuel Bowles & Co.: L.J. Powers. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/803

from May. 1, 1865

Lincoln's Funeral Car

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    Lincoln's Funeral Car

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    Hearse carrying Lincoln's body. Illustration from an early account of Lincoln's death and funeral, "The Terrible Tragedy at Washington: Assassination of President Lincoln."

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    Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections

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    anonymous. "Lincoln's Funeral Car". Barclay and Co.. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/800

from May. 1, 1865

Mrs. Lincoln

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    Mrs. Lincoln

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    Portrait of Mrs. Lincoln. Illustration from an early account of Lincoln's death, "The Terrible Tragedy at Washington: Assassination of President Lincoln."

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    Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections

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    anonymous. "Mrs. Lincoln". Barclay and Co.. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/797

from Apr. 18, 1865

President Johnson

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    President Johnson

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    Page 2 of the Portland Daily Press of April 18, 1865. It includes a portrait of the new president, Andrew Johnson. Other articles: Booth the Murderer of the President; Report of Sabbath Services Continued.

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    Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections

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    Portland Daily Press. "President Johnson". Portland Daily Press. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/795

from Apr. 18, 1865

Obsequies for President Lincoln

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    Obsequies for President Lincoln

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    Page 3 of the Portland Daily Press of April 18, 1865. It describes the plans made by the city of Portland, Maine to mourn President Lincoln; A Proclamation by the Mayor; Resolution of the City Council; Miscellaneous Announcements.

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    Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections

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    Portland Daily Press. "Obsequies for President Lincoln". Portland Daily Press. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/792

from Apr. 19, 1865

Order of Services

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    Order of Services on the Occasion of the Funeral Solemnities Commemorative of Abraham Lincoln, Late President of the United States

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    Program of ceremonies organized by the City of Roxbury, Mass., at the Church of the First Religious Society, in honor of President Lincoln.

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    Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections

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    City Council of Roxbury. "Order of Services on the Occasion of the Funeral Solemnities Commemorative of Abraham Lincoln, Late President of the United States". Prentiss & Deland. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/791

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