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Kay Smith - IHPA legacy
Kay Smith was the IHPA's Bicentennial Coordinator in charge of managing and coordinating all of the events held to commemorate the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth on February 12th, 2009. During her two years as Bicentennial Coordinator, Smith worked with the Illinois Bicentennial Commission to help distribute one and a half million dollars worth of grant money to communities around Illinois that hosted Bicentennial events. In addition, she worked with numerous federal, state, and local agencies to ensure that the Bicentennial celebration went smoothly.
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Kay Smith and husband, Jerry, in Freeport, Illinois for a Lincoln-Douglas debate commemoration “Reunion Tour ‘08”.
Where:
Freeport, Illinois
When:
2008
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Lincoln-Douglas debate commemoration “Reunion tour ‘08” in Quincy, Illinois.
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Quincy, Illinois
When:
2008
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“The Circuit Rider” Lincoln Bicentennial motorcycle designed by Kim Shirley of Kim’s Auto Body in Springfield, Illinois.
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
When:
2009
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Fritz Klein as Lincoln in production of A Farewell to Springfield on February 11, 2009 at the Prairie Capitol Convention Center.
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Prairie Capitol Convention Center
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February 11, 2009
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Period Ball held at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum on February 12, 2009.
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
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February 12, 2009
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A Farewell to Springfield performance on February 11, 2009.
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Prairie Capitol Convention Center
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February 11, 2009
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Fritz Klein as Lincoln with the Illinois Symphony performance “Let Freedom Sing” on February 11, 2009 at the Prairie Capitol Convention Center.
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Prairie Capitol Convention Center
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February 11, 2009
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Fritz Klein as Lincoln with the Illinois Symphony performance “Let Freedom Sing” on February 11, 2009 at the Prairie Capitol Convention Center.
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Prairie Capitol Convention Center
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February 11, 2009
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Period ball held at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum on February 12, 2009.
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
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February 12, 2009
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Bicentennial birthday cake served at Period ball, the cake was decorated by Eli’s Cheesecake Company in Chicago, Illinois.
Where:
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
When:
February 12, 2009
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Sampling of birthday cards sent to Abraham Lincoln; over 10,000 cards were received.
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Unknown
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Now He Belongs vigil at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum on February 11, 2009.
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
When:
February 11, 2009
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Kay Smith with Springfield Mayor Tim Davlin.
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Unknown
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Unknown
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First-day sale of Lincoln Illinois Bicentennial penny debut in August of 2009.
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Old State Capitol, Springfield, Illinois
When:
August of 2009
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Kay and Jerry Smith at the Abraham Lincoln Association Bicentennial banquet on February 12, 2009.
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Abraham Lincoln Association Bicentennial banquet
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February 12, 2009
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Photo of Kay Smith at the time of the interview, March 2010.
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March 2010
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President Barack Obama speaking at the Abraham Lincoln Association Bicentennial banquet at Springfield, Illinois on February 12, 2009.
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Abraham Lincoln Association Bicentennial banquet, Springfield, Illinois
When:
February 12, 2009
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