Lincoln, Abraham., 04/01/1865-04/30/1865
Series-level Scope and Content Note
Miscellaneous Manuscripts. Arranged alphabetically by individual.
Dates
- 04/01/1865-04/30/1865
Collection-level Access Restrictions
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Extent
From the Collection: 11.5 Linear Feet (18 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
Lincoln, Abraham. Printed muslin strip. United States of America, 1865. A "mourning badge" issued by the Pension Bureau of the Interior Department, one of a large number of similar items created to show respect for the late President Abraham Lincoln.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
LINCOLN, ABRAHAM - MOURNING BADGE (1865): Other Types
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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