Title: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Foundation, Dedication, and Grand Opening Collection, 2002-2005
Predominant Dates:2005
Collection identifier: 865
Extent: 0.2 cubic feet
Subjects: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Illinois State Historical Library, Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865, Museum exhibits, Sangamon County--Springfield (Ill.)
Forms of Material: Organizational records
The ALPLM began with the construction of the library building in 2001. The Presidential Library incorporated the materials of the Illinois State Historical Library, and it included a substantial collection of documents and artifacts related to Abraham Lincoln.
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum chronicles the life of Abraham Lincoln through two exhibits, two theatrical productions, and artifact galleries. Construction on the museum began in 2002, and it opened in 2005. To commemorate the opening of the ALPLM, the institution held dedication ceremonies and a conference about Abraham Lincoln.
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Illinois State Historical Library
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Museum exhibits
Sangamon County--Springfield (Ill.)
Repository: Illinois History and Lincoln Collections
Acquisition Source: Materials in the collection were donated by Cathy Mancuso and Mark Johnson in 2002 and 2005 and by library staff in 2005.
Related Materials: IHLC MS 911: Looking for Lincoln Ephemera and Memorabilia Collection, 2002-2015.
URL: https://files.archon.library.illinois.edu/ihlcsfa/alplm-foundation-dedication-opening.pdf
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