from May. 1, 1865
Abraham Lincoln's funeral march
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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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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 April 23, 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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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 Apr. 22, 1865
Harrisburg to Philadelphia Funeral Train Schedule
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Pennsylvania Rail Road - Schedule for Funeral Train From Harrisburg to Philadelphia
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Description
"Schedule for Special Train, With the Remains of President Lincoln" lists the scheduled stops of the funeral train that carried the President's body from Harrisburg to Philadelphia on April 22, 1865.
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: XI.2.005)
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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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Pennsylvania Rail Road. "Pennsylvania Rail Road - Schedule for Funeral Train From Harrisburg to Philadelphia". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 23, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/1008
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Creator
Pennsylvania Rail Road
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Date
April 22, 1865
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ink on paper
from Apr. 22, 1865
Pennsylvania Rail Road - Schedule for Funeral Train From Harrisburg to Philadelphia
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Description
"Schedule for Special Train, With the Remains of President Lincoln" lists the scheduled stops of the funeral train that carried the President's body from Harrisburg to Philadelphia on April 22, 1865.
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Source
The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: XI.2.005)
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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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Creator
Pennsylvania Rail Road
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Date
April 22, 1865
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Material
ink on paper
from Nov. 12, 2015
Funeral Train Pennies
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Pennies Flattened by Funeral Train
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Description
Lincoln’s funeral procession began in Washington, DC, on April 20, 1865. The train carrying Lincoln’s body stopped in Baltimore, MD, and Harrisburg, PA, before arriving in Philadelphia on April 22. The body lay in state at Independence Hall and was open for public viewing on April 23. The funeral train departed from Philadelphia for New York City at 4:00am on April 24.
These two coins were placed on the railway tracks between Harrisburg and Philadelphia on April 22nd 1865. The pennies were flattened by the funeral train that departed from Harrisburg at 11:15 am. While in Harrisburg, the President’s body lay in state at the Pennsylvania State Capital building. -
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The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 1975.3.1A and 1975.3.1B)
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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. "Pennies Flattened by Funeral Train". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 23, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/907
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Creator
Unknown
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Date
April 22, 1865
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Material
Copper
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Dimensions
Side A 1.25 Side B 1.0
from Nov. 12, 2015
Pennies Flattened by Funeral Train
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Description
Lincoln’s funeral procession began in Washington, DC, on April 20, 1865. The train carrying Lincoln’s body stopped in Baltimore, MD, and Harrisburg, PA, before arriving in Philadelphia on April 22. The body lay in state at Independence Hall and was open for public viewing on April 23. The funeral train departed from Philadelphia for New York City at 4:00am on April 24.
These two coins were placed on the railway tracks between Harrisburg and Philadelphia on April 22nd 1865. The pennies were flattened by the funeral train that departed from Harrisburg at 11:15 am. While in Harrisburg, the President’s body lay in state at the Pennsylvania State Capital building. -
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The Abraham Lincoln Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia (Object ID: 1975.3.1A and 1975.3.1B)
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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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Creator
Unknown
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Date
November 12, 2015
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Material
Copper
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Dimensions
Side A 1.25 Side B 1.0
from Apr. 30, 1865
Hearse at Indianapolis
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Hearse at Indianapolis
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Description
This image shows the hearse used to carry Lincoln's casket in Indianapolis. Soldiers stand around the hearse, while an eagle statue, with its wings spread open adorned the top of the hearse. The hand writing on the left reads "Hearse at Indianapolis."
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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. "Hearse at Indianapolis". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 23, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/835
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Creator
Ridgway Glover
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Date
April 30, 1865
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Dimensions
8.3 x 17 cm (3 1/4 x 6 3/4 in.)
from Apr. 30, 1865
Hearse at Indianapolis
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Description
This image shows the hearse used to carry Lincoln's casket in Indianapolis. Soldiers stand around the hearse, while an eagle statue, with its wings spread open adorned the top of the hearse. The hand writing on the left reads "Hearse at Indianapolis."
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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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Creator
Ridgway Glover
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Date
April 30, 1865
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Dimensions
8.3 x 17 cm (3 1/4 x 6 3/4 in.)
from Apr. 22, 1865
Hearse and Coffin in Philadelphia
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Hearse and Coffin in Philadelphia
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Description
Image title take from heading placed on the left side of the photograph. This picture clearly shows the coffin of President Lincoln and the hearse that carried his body through the streets of Philadelphia. A large crowd gathers around the hearse, as onlookers are visible on the roofs, awnings, and from the windows, as well pressed in all around the hearse. Additionally, this image clearly shows the honor guard that escorted Lincoln's hearse.
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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. "Hearse and Coffin in Philadelphia". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 23, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/834
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Creator
Ridgway Glover
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Date
April 1865
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Dimensions
8.3 x 17 cm (3 1/4 x 6 3/4 in.)
from Apr. 22, 1865
Hearse and Coffin in Philadelphia
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Description
Image title take from heading placed on the left side of the photograph. This picture clearly shows the coffin of President Lincoln and the hearse that carried his body through the streets of Philadelphia. A large crowd gathers around the hearse, as onlookers are visible on the roofs, awnings, and from the windows, as well pressed in all around the hearse. Additionally, this image clearly shows the honor guard that escorted Lincoln's hearse.
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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
April 22, 1865
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Dimensions
8.3 x 17 cm (3 1/4 x 6 3/4 in.)
from Apr. 22, 1865
Funeral Passing up Broad St.
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Funeral Passing up Broad St.
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Description
This image shows the funeral procession of Abraham Lincoln as it passed along Broad Street in Philadelphia. In the background American flags fly in the breeze and spectators gathered along rooftops and the balcony of the Union House & Dining Saloon.
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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. "Funeral Passing up Broad St. ". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 23, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/833
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Creator
Ridgway Glover
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Date
April 1865
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Dimensions
8.3 x 17 cm (3 1/4 x 6 3/4 in.)
from Apr. 22, 1865
Funeral Passing up Broad St.
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Description
This image shows the funeral procession of Abraham Lincoln as it passed along Broad Street in Philadelphia. In the background American flags fly in the breeze and spectators gathered along rooftops and the balcony of the Union House & Dining Saloon.
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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
April 22, 1865
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Dimensions
8.3 x 17 cm (3 1/4 x 6 3/4 in.)
from Apr. 22, 1865
Crowd passing into the State House to view the body
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Crowd passing into the State House to view the body
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Description
This image depicts a crowd of spectators heading into the State House in Philadelphia. Lincoln's casket has been removed into the building for people to process by and mourn the loss of the slain President. Photo taken by Ridgway Glover in black and white.
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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. "Crowd passing into the State House to view the body". Screiber & Glover. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 23, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/831
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Creator
Ridgway Glover
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Publisher
Screiber & 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 Apr. 22, 1865
Crowd passing into the State House to view the body
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Description
This image depicts a crowd of spectators heading into the State House in Philadelphia. Lincoln's casket has been removed into the building for people to process by and mourn the loss of the slain President. Photo taken by Ridgway Glover in black and white.
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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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Publisher
Screiber & Glover
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Date
April 22, 1865
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Dimensions
8.3 x 17 cm (3 1/4 x 6 3/4 in.)
from Apr. 22, 1865
Crowd 6th and Chestnut
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Crowd 6th and Chestnut
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Description
A black and white photo of Lincoln's hearse as it makes it way through Philadelphia as part of its multi-city tour. A large crowd gathers all around the hearse, draped in black and white and with an opening that revealed the President's casket.
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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. "Crowd 6th and Chestnut". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 23, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/830
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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 Apr. 22, 1865
Crowd 6th and Chestnut
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Description
A black and white photo of Lincoln's hearse as it makes it way through Philadelphia as part of its multi-city tour. A large crowd gathers all around the hearse, draped in black and white and with an opening that revealed the President's casket.
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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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Creator
Ridgway Glover
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Date
April 22, 1865
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Dimensions
8.3 x 17 cm (3 1/4 x 6 3/4 in)
from Apr. 22, 1865
9th Union League Regiment waiting for the body of the President
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9th Union League Regiment waiting for the body of the President
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Description
A photograph taken by Ridgway Glover of soldiers that depicts a crowd of soldiers and civilians waiting for the arrival of Lincoln’s funeral train into Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The soldiers gathered, part of the 9th Union League were also members of the 125th Pennsylvania Infantry regiment. Lincoln’s body arrived in Philadelphia on April 22 and remained there until April 23 before it traveled to New York City.
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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. "9th Union League Regiment waiting for the body of the President". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 23, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/823
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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 Apr. 22, 1865
9th Union League Regiment waiting for the body of the President
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Description
A photograph taken by Ridgway Glover of soldiers that depicts a crowd of soldiers and civilians waiting for the arrival of Lincoln’s funeral train into Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The soldiers gathered, part of the 9th Union League were also members of the 125th Pennsylvania Infantry regiment. Lincoln’s body arrived in Philadelphia on April 22 and remained there until April 23 before it traveled to New York City.
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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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Creator
Ridgway Glover
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Date
April 22, 1865
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Dimensions
8.3 x 17 cm (3 1/4 x 6 3/4 in)
from Apr. 28, 1865
Booth Shot and Killed
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Full Title
"John Wilkes Booth Shot and Killed"
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Description
News article with bylines: J. Wilkes Booth shot and killed, His accomplice Harrold captured, Booth's body and Harrold's in Washington. The article gives details of the capture.
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Source
Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections
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This item 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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Louisville Daily Journal. ""John Wilkes Booth Shot and Killed"". Louisville Daily Journal. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 23, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/807
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Creator
Louisville Daily Journal
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Publisher
Louisville Daily Journal
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Date
April 28, 1865
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Material
newspaper
from Apr. 28, 1865
"John Wilkes Booth Shot and Killed"
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Description
News article with bylines: J. Wilkes Booth shot and killed, His accomplice Harrold captured, Booth's body and Harrold's in Washington. The article gives details of the capture.
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Source
Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections
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Rights
This item 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
Louisville Daily Journal
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Publisher
Louisville Daily Journal
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Date
April 28, 1865
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Material
newspaper