Research & Collections

Research Division

Research activity including the Papers of Abraham Lincoln.

Oral History

Preserving the stories of Illinois' citizens through spoken word.

Collections

Delve into our collections about Lincoln and the Prairie State.

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Lincoln Quotes

Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal."

Abraham Lincoln | November 19, 1863

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You'll love the films that they play and the special exhibits are very nice.

I love visiting the Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield. The Museum is very interactive and full of amazing items. You'll love the films that they play and the special exhibits are very nice. My favorite area is the library as I like to do research here. I also come to workshops by our library system at the library. The staff are friendly, helpful, and I recommend membership to families

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