from May. 1, 1865
Abraham Lincoln's funeral march
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Abraham Lincoln's funeral march, op. 7
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Description
Funeral march composed "in memory of a country's martyred father" for solo pianoforte. The work contains two principal thematic subjects and a trio section, and is associated with the Union side.
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Public Domain. Suggested credit line: Civil War Sheet Music Collection, Library of Congress, Music Division.
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Wolfsieffer, William. "Abraham Lincoln's funeral march, op. 7". Philadelphia: Louis Meyer, 1865. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 21, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/1027
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Creator
Wolfsieffer, William
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Publisher
Philadelphia: Louis Meyer, 1865
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Date
1865
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Material
Sheet Music
from May. 1, 1865
Abraham Lincoln's funeral march, op. 7
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Description
Funeral march composed "in memory of a country's martyred father" for solo pianoforte. The work contains two principal thematic subjects and a trio section, and is associated with the Union side.
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Source
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Public Domain. Suggested credit line: Civil War Sheet Music Collection, Library of Congress, Music Division.
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Creator
Wolfsieffer, William
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Publisher
Philadelphia: Louis Meyer, 1865
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Date
May 1, 1865
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Material
Sheet Music
from May. 1, 1865
President Lincoln's funeral march
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Full Title
President Lincoln's funeral march
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Description
President Lincoln's funeral march is set for solo piano and consists of a slow introduction, march theme, and trio section. This musical response to President Lincoln's funeral is associated with the Union side. Part of the Library of Congress Civil War Sheet Music Collection.
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Source
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Public Domain. Suggested credit line: Civil War Sheet Music Collection, Library of Congress, Music Division.
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Wamelink, J. T.. "President Lincoln's funeral march". Pittsburgh: Wamelink & Barr, 1865. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 21, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/1024
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Creator
Wamelink, J. T.
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Publisher
Pittsburgh: Wamelink & Barr, 1865
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Date
1865
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Material
Sheet Music
from May. 1, 1865
President Lincoln's funeral march
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Description
President Lincoln's funeral march is set for solo piano and consists of a slow introduction, march theme, and trio section. This musical response to President Lincoln's funeral is associated with the Union side. Part of the Library of Congress Civil War Sheet Music Collection.
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Source
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Rights
Public Domain. Suggested credit line: Civil War Sheet Music Collection, Library of Congress, Music Division.
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Creator
Wamelink, J. T.
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Publisher
Pittsburgh: Wamelink & Barr, 1865
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Date
May 1, 1865
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Material
Sheet Music
from May. 1, 1866
Funeral Dirge of President Lincoln
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Full Title
Funeral Dirge of President Lincoln
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Description
Funeral dirge composed in honor of Abraham Lincoln's funeral. Composed for solo piano. Part of the Library of Congress Civil War Sheet Music Collection.
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Source
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Public Domain. Suggested credit line: Civil War Sheet Music Collection, Library of Congress, Music Division.
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Rynder, Rose. "Funeral Dirge of President Lincoln". Philadelphia: Marsh & Bubna, 1866. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 21, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/1023
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Creator
Rynder, Rose
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Publisher
Philadelphia: Marsh & Bubna, 1866
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Date
1866
from May. 1, 1866
Funeral Dirge of President Lincoln
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Description
Funeral dirge composed in honor of Abraham Lincoln's funeral. Composed for solo piano. Part of the Library of Congress Civil War Sheet Music Collection.
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Source
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Public Domain. Suggested credit line: Civil War Sheet Music Collection, Library of Congress, Music Division.
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Creator
Rynder, Rose
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Publisher
Philadelphia: Marsh & Bubna, 1866
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Date
May 1, 1866
from May. 1, 1865
Abraham Lincoln's funeral march
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Full Title
Abraham Lincoln's funeral march
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Description
Slow march based on Abraham Lincoln's funeral, associated with the Union side. Composed for solo piano. Part of the Library of Congress Civil War Sheet Music Collection.
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Source
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Rights
Public Domain. Suggested credit line: Civil War Sheet Music Collection, Library of Congress, Music Division.
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Bach, C. H. . "Abraham Lincoln's funeral march". Milwaukee, WI: H. N. Hempsted, 1865. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 21, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/1022
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Creator
Bach, C. H.
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Publisher
Milwaukee, WI: H. N. Hempsted, 1865
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Date
1865
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Material
Sheet Music
from May. 1, 1865
Abraham Lincoln's funeral march
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Description
Slow march based on Abraham Lincoln's funeral, associated with the Union side. Composed for solo piano. Part of the Library of Congress Civil War Sheet Music Collection.
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Source
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Rights
Public Domain. Suggested credit line: Civil War Sheet Music Collection, Library of Congress, Music Division.
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Creator
Bach, C. H.
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Publisher
Milwaukee, WI: H. N. Hempsted, 1865
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Date
May 1, 1865
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Material
Sheet Music
from May. 10, 1865
Trail of the Murderers
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Full Title
Trail of the Murderers
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Description
This newspaper article from May 10, 1865, contains reactions from Racine, Wisconsin's point of view. This article contains excerpts about the escape route of John Wilkes Booth, and the plans he had, as well as the actions that he took on his journey. It also contains, a account from both Mrs. Lincoln, and Vice President Andrew Johnson. In these two excerpts both Johnson and Mrs. Lincoln explain there reactions. Johnson's reaction was placing a proclamation in action that gave a reward to those who captured the killers. Mrs. Lincoln reacted through shock as she fought through the mourning of her husbands death. Finally, there is an excerpt about the funeral ceremony that explains how long and widely attended Lincoln's procession was.
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This item is in the public domain and may be reproduced and used for any purpose, including research, teaching, private study, publication, broadcast or commercial use, with proper citation and attribution.
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Racine Journal. "Trail of the Murderers". Racine Journal. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 21, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/925
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Creator
Racine Journal
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Publisher
Racine Journal
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Date
May 10, 1865
from May. 10, 1865
Trail of the Murderers
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Description
This newspaper article from May 10, 1865, contains reactions from Racine, Wisconsin's point of view. This article contains excerpts about the escape route of John Wilkes Booth, and the plans he had, as well as the actions that he took on his journey. It also contains, a account from both Mrs. Lincoln, and Vice President Andrew Johnson. In these two excerpts both Johnson and Mrs. Lincoln explain there reactions. Johnson's reaction was placing a proclamation in action that gave a reward to those who captured the killers. Mrs. Lincoln reacted through shock as she fought through the mourning of her husbands death. Finally, there is an excerpt about the funeral ceremony that explains how long and widely attended Lincoln's procession was.
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Rights
This item is in the public domain and may be reproduced and used for any purpose, including research, teaching, private study, publication, broadcast or commercial use, with proper citation and attribution.
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Creator
Racine Journal
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Publisher
Racine Journal
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Date
May 10, 1865
from Nov. 16, 2015
Flower from Lincoln's Tomb
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Dried Flower From Lincoln's Tomb
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Description
This pressed flower was taken from President Lincoln's tomb in Springfield, Illinois. Text written on the envelope included with the flower reads: "FLOWERS OFF THE TOMB OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN APRIL 1865."
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 2002.10.1)
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Use of this item for research, teaching and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution, as “Courtesy of The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia.” Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast or commercial use requires written permission. For permission, please contact The Abraham Lincoln Foundation.
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Unknown. "Dried Flower From Lincoln's Tomb". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 21, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/914
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Creator
Unknown
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Date
April 22-23 1865
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Dimensions
5.25 x 1.0
from Nov. 16, 2015
Dried Flower From Lincoln's Tomb
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Description
This pressed flower was taken from President Lincoln's tomb in Springfield, Illinois. Text written on the envelope included with the flower reads: "FLOWERS OFF THE TOMB OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN APRIL 1865."
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 2002.10.1)
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Rights
Use of this item for research, teaching and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution, as “Courtesy of The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia.” Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast or commercial use requires written permission. For permission, please contact The Abraham Lincoln Foundation.
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Unknown
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Date
November 16, 2015
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5.25 x 1.0
from May. 1, 1865
National day of fasting and prayer
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Full Title
National day of fasting and prayer
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Description
President Andrew Johnson declared June 1, 1865, to be a “national day of fasting and prayer.” People all over the country collected mourning cards like this one as a way to take part in the observances.
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This item is in the public domain and may be reproduced and used for any purpose, including research, teaching, private study, publication, broadcast or commercial use, with proper citation and attribution.
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unknown. "National day of fasting and prayer". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 21, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/888
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Creator
unknown
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Date
1865
from May. 1, 1865
National day of fasting and prayer
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Description
President Andrew Johnson declared June 1, 1865, to be a “national day of fasting and prayer.” People all over the country collected mourning cards like this one as a way to take part in the observances.
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Source
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This item is in the public domain and may be reproduced and used for any purpose, including research, teaching, private study, publication, broadcast or commercial use, with proper citation and attribution.
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unknown
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Date
May 1, 1865
from May. 1, 1865
Key to Lincoln's Funeral Car
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Key to Lincoln's Funeral Car
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Description
The key to Lincoln’s funeral train car. Lincoln’s casket was attended at all times by an Honor Guard.
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Source
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This item is in the public domain and may be reproduced and used for any purpose, including research, teaching, private study, publication, broadcast or commercial use, with proper citation and attribution.
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unknown. "Key to Lincoln's Funeral Car". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 21, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/884
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Creator
unknown
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Date
1865
from May. 1, 1865
Key to Lincoln's Funeral Car
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Description
The key to Lincoln’s funeral train car. Lincoln’s casket was attended at all times by an Honor Guard.
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Source
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This item is in the public domain and may be reproduced and used for any purpose, including research, teaching, private study, publication, broadcast or commercial use, with proper citation and attribution.
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Creator
unknown
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Date
May 1, 1865
from Sep. 1, 2015
James L. Lucas Recollection
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Full Title
The Burial of John Wilkes Booth and Trial of the Lincoln Conspirators
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Description
This manuscript was typed by Paul S. Lucas from James Lucas' narration. In the manuscript, James Lucas describes the American political scene in the 1850's and the coming of the Civil War. He gives an eyewitness account of Washington in the war years, including a description of Lincoln in great detail. Lucas spent three years with the 12th Veteran Reserve Corps, who served as guards for the Old Capitol Prison, where the Lincoln conspirators were held. Lucas also served as a court messenger during the prisoners' trial, and he describes the conspirators as well as the trial itself. In addition, Lucas tells of guarding the body of John Wilkes Booth on the monitor "Montauk" and of the secret burial of the assassin's body in the Old Capitol prison.
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Source
c.00086 - James L. Lucas Manuscript
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Rights
Educational use only, no other permissions given. Copyright to this resource is held by Michigan State University and is provided here for educational purposes only. It may not be reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission of the University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
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As Told by James L. Lucas to Paul S. Lucas. "The Burial of John Wilkes Booth and Trial of the Lincoln Conspirators". Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 21, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/855
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Creator
As Told by James L. Lucas to Paul S. Lucas
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Publisher
Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections
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Date
date unknown
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Material
Typed on Paper
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Dimensions
8" x 11"
from Sep. 1, 2015
The Burial of John Wilkes Booth and Trial of the Lincoln Conspirators
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Description
This manuscript was typed by Paul S. Lucas from James Lucas' narration. In the manuscript, James Lucas describes the American political scene in the 1850's and the coming of the Civil War. He gives an eyewitness account of Washington in the war years, including a description of Lincoln in great detail. Lucas spent three years with the 12th Veteran Reserve Corps, who served as guards for the Old Capitol Prison, where the Lincoln conspirators were held. Lucas also served as a court messenger during the prisoners' trial, and he describes the conspirators as well as the trial itself. In addition, Lucas tells of guarding the body of John Wilkes Booth on the monitor "Montauk" and of the secret burial of the assassin's body in the Old Capitol prison.
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Source
c.00086 - James L. Lucas Manuscript
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Rights
Educational use only, no other permissions given. Copyright to this resource is held by Michigan State University and is provided here for educational purposes only. It may not be reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission of the University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
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Creator
As Told by James L. Lucas to Paul S. Lucas
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Publisher
Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections
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Date
September 1, 2015
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Material
Typed on Paper
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Dimensions
8" x 11"
from May. 4, 1865
Burial of Lincoln, Side View
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Full Title
Burial of Lincoln, Side View
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Description
This photograph depicts part of the escort that guided President Lincoln to his final resting place in Springfield, IL.
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Source
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Use of this item for research, teaching and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution. Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast or commercial use requires written permission. For permission, please contact Huntington Digital Library, San Marino, CA
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Ridgway Glover. "Burial of Lincoln, Side View". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 21, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/826
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Creator
Ridgway Glover
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Date
1865
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Dimensions
8.3 x 17 cm (3 1/4 x 6 3/4 in.)
from May. 4, 1865
Burial of Lincoln, Side View
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Description
This photograph depicts part of the escort that guided President Lincoln to his final resting place in Springfield, IL.
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Source
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Rights
Use of this item for research, teaching and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution. Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast or commercial use requires written permission. For permission, please contact Huntington Digital Library, San Marino, CA
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Creator
Ridgway Glover
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Date
May 4, 1865
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Dimensions
8.3 x 17 cm (3 1/4 x 6 3/4 in.)