One book leads an ALPLM staffer on a journey of discovery.
Lincoln is known as a master politician and legendary president. However, in his younger years, he was willing to get into fights, one of which almost led to a duel.
You know about the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Let Flat Lincoln show you some of Springfield's other Lincoln sites.
Even an old bottle can lead to a trip down the rabbit hole – if it belonged to Abraham Lincoln.
Even reading letters to the president sometimes posed a challenge in Abraham Lincoln's White House
The ALPLM uses three classification systems for its books, which may seem confusing. However, there are reasons to use all three.
Lincoln's Lyceum Address is considered his first great speech. It is often misquoted today.
Genealogists often use newspapers for their research. In many cases, obituaries and death records are their most useful tool.
How you store family photos and documents makes a huge difference in how long they will last. Here are some tips for making wise choices.
Born in Mississippi, Willie Dixon came to Illinois to help transform the Blues.