March 2009 - Vol. 68, Nos. 3
Lincoln's Legacy
Cover Story
As home of the Abraham Lincoln papers and
thousands of additional items of importance in Civil War history,
the Library was uniquely qualified to host a special Lincoln
Bicentennial exhibition.
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ABE'S WHISKERS
The descendent of a little girl who gave Lincoln tonsorial advice discovers the truth in an old family story. -
LINCOLN UNDER SCRUTINY
The Library hosted a half-dozen scholars in an examination of the 16th president and his presidency. -
LINCOLNIANA
The Library’s holdings on Lincoln and items related to the man and his presidency are extensive and far-reaching. -
'IN LINCOLN'S HAND'
A new book highlights original manuscripts in Lincoln’s hand, with commentary by prominent contemporary Americans. -
LINCOLN IN THE CLASSROOM
Primary sources shared with teachers, students -
SAVE THAT BOOK
A new partnership scans endangered brittle books to make them widely and freely available in digital form. -
HISTORY COMES ALIVE
A partnership with a prominent media company brings hidden treasures of the Library to light. -
AFRICAN AMERICAN MILESTONES
Rep. James Clyburn delivered the annual keynote address for the Library’s African American History Month. -
THEORY AND PRACTICE
Abraham Lincoln shared a birthday with noted naturalist Charles Darwin, whom the Library celebrated in a special February presentation. -
FOR BETTER AND FOR VERSE
Poet Laureate Kay Ryan introduced Christina Davis and Mary Szybist, the two winners of this year’s Witter Bynner poetry fellows.
