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Theory. Practice. Effect.

Description

This print attributes John Wilkes Booth's assassination of Abraham Lincoln to the influence of the Knights of the Golden Circle, the proslavery secret society. The first panel labels "Theory" as George W. L. Bickley, the "Head of the Knights of the Golden Circle," standing in for the society's ideology. Under "practice" is John Wilkes Booth with a dagger behind his back with the "Effect" being the death of President Lincoln.

Source

Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, LC-DIG-pga-13665

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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unknown. "Theory. Practice. Effect.". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 25, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/1156

Creator

unknown

Date

1865

Material

wove paper and wood engraving

Dimensions

14 x 29.2 cm

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Scrapbook of Charles B. Andrus

Description

Excerpt of news-clippings from the scrapbook of Charles B. Andrus (1848-1937); member and commander of quasi-military organization Putnam phalanx in Hartford, CT. Contains descriptions of Abraham Lincoln's assassination along with juxtaposition of Lincoln and James Garfield's assassins. News-clippings attempt to draw conclusions about the motivations of the assassins based-upon a comparison of physical and emotional traits of each assassin.

Source

Ms 86281

Rights

Use of this item for research, teaching and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution to the Connecticut Historical Society. Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast or commercial use requires permission. For permission, please contact the Connecticut Historical Society. chs.org/research/digital-reproductions.

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Charles Andrus. "Scrapbook of Charles B. Andrus ". Daniel Slote & Co, New York (scrapbook). Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 25, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/865

Creator

Charles Andrus

Publisher

Daniel Slote & Co, New York (scrapbook)

Date

1889

Material

bound book containing newsprint clippings

Dimensions

28.5cm x 21cm

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The Burial of John Wilkes Booth and Trial of the Lincoln Conspirators

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.

Source

c.00086 - James L. Lucas Manuscript

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 April 25, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/855

Creator

As Told by James L. Lucas to Paul S. Lucas

Publisher

Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections

Date

date unknown

Material

Typed on Paper

Dimensions

8" x 11"

Full Title

Assassination Event

Description

Carte-de-visite showing an armed Booth standing outside the Presidential Box at Ford's Theater. The devil is standing behind and to Booth's side, whispering into his ear. The box's occupants are visible beyond Booth's other side. Below the overlapped image is the legend, "John Wilkes Booth. The Assassin."

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Use of this item for research, teaching and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution, as defined here. Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast or commercial use requires written permission. For permission, please contact the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum of Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN.

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anonymous. "Assassination Event ". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 25, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/238

Creator

anonymous

Date

1865

Dimensions

4 inches high by 2 1/2 inches wide