from May. 1, 1865

We mourn our loved and martyred guide!

  • Full Title

    We mourn our loved and martyred guide!

  • Description

    Mourning broadside published in memory of Abraham Lincoln. The rendering is of Lincoln's head and shoulders surrounded by a thick black border.

  • Source

    The Huntington Library, Pr. Box 671/50

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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 the Huntington Library, San Marino, Ca.

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    unknown. "We mourn our loved and martyred guide!". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 2, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/821

from May. 1, 1865

Booth on Stage

  • Full Title

    Booth on the Stage - After the Act

  • Description

    Booth on the Stage of Ford's Theatre as He Utters the Motto of Virginia. Illustration from an early account of Lincoln's death, "The Terrible Tragedy at Washington: Assassination of President Lincoln."

  • Source

    Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections

  • 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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    anonymous. "Booth on the Stage - After the Act". Barclay and Co.. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 2, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/816

from May. 1, 1865

Lincoln's Funeral Car

  • Full Title

    Lincoln's Funeral Car

  • Description

    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."

  • 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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    anonymous. "Lincoln's Funeral Car". Barclay and Co.. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 2, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/800

from May. 1, 1865

Booth Killing Lincoln

  • Full Title

    John Wilkes Booth Killing President Lincoln

  • Description

    Assassination of President Lincoln in his private box at Ford's Theater, Washington, April 14, 1865. The named characters are: Booth, Mr. Lincoln, Mrs. Lincoln, Miss Harris and Major Rathbun. Illustration from an early account of Lincoln's death, "The Terrible Tragedy at Washington: Assassination of President Lincoln."

  • 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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    anonymous. "John Wilkes Booth Killing President Lincoln". Barclay and Co.. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 2, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/799

from May. 1, 1865

Miss Laura Keene

  • Full Title

    Miss Laura Keene; John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Lincoln

  • Description

    Portrait of Miss Laura Keene; portrait of John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Lincoln. Illustration from an early account of Lincoln's death, "The Terrible Tragedy at Washington: Assassination of President Lincoln."

  • 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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    anonymous. "Miss Laura Keene; John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Lincoln". Barclay and Co.. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 2, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/798

from May. 1, 1865

Mrs. Lincoln

  • Full Title

    Mrs. Lincoln

  • Description

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

  • Source

    Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections

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    anonymous. "Mrs. Lincoln". Barclay and Co.. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 2, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/797

from May. 1, 1865

Booth Escaping

  • Full Title

    Booth Escaping

  • Description

    Escape of John Wilkes Booth after the assassination. Illustration from an early account of Lincoln's death, "The Terrible Tragedy at Washington: Assassination of President Lincoln."

  • 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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    anonymous. "Booth Escaping". Barclay and Co.. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 2, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/796

from May. 1, 1865

The Martyr of Liberty

  • Full Title

    The Martyr of Liberty

  • Description

    Illustration of Lincoln's assassination in the box at Ford's Theatre. The caption below the title is a quotation from Shakespeare's Macbeth.

  • Transcription

    The Martyr of Liberty / "Hath borne his faculties so meek; has been / So clear in his great office; that his virtues / Shall plead, trumpet-tongued, against / The deep damnation of his taking off."

  • Source

    Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum of Lincoln Memorial University (80.0606)

  • Rights

    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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    unknown. "The Martyr of Liberty". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 2, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/782

from Apr. 16, 1865

Nicholson Hymn

  • Full Title

    A Hymn on the Death of President Lincoln

  • Description

    A Hymn on the Death of President Lincoln by James Nicholson. Above the text of the hymn, a caption indicates the hymn was "Sung at Wharton St. M.E. Church, April 16, 1865."

  • Source

    Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum of Lincoln Memorial University (80.1719)

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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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    James Nicholson. "A Hymn on the Death of President Lincoln". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 2, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/780

from Mar. 23, 2015

The 25th of April 1865 in New York

  • Full Title

    The 25th of April 1865 in New York

  • Description

    Color illustration of Lincoln's funeral procession moving past large crowds of spectators gathered along the parade route. Small print under the image reads "Published by Charles Magnus 22 Frankfort St. N."

  • Source

    Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum of Lincoln Memorial University (80.0639.3)

  • Rights

    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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    unknown. "The 25th of April 1865 in New York". Charles Magnus. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 2, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/785

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