In conjunction with the national Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial celebration, this dynamic collection showcases the University of Iowa Special Collections’ holdings of books, letters, pamphlets, and memorabilia that explore the life and legacy of one of the nation’s most notable presidents. Highlighted are two defining issues of Lincoln’s presidency—the Civil War and railroad expansion—and his tremendous legacy revealed in material amassed during the last 100 years by noted Lincoln collectors.
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