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Kay Smith - IHPA legacy

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Caption:
Kay Smith and husband, Jerry, in Freeport, Illinois for a Lincoln-Douglas debate commemoration “Reunion Tour ‘08”.

Where:
Freeport, Illinois

When:
2008

Ownership:
This image is considered to be in the public domain

Caption:
Lincoln-Douglas debate commemoration “Reunion tour ‘08” in Quincy, Illinois.

Where:
Quincy, Illinois

When:
2008

Ownership:
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Caption:
“The Circuit Rider” Lincoln Bicentennial motorcycle designed by Kim Shirley of Kim’s Auto Body in Springfield, Illinois.

Where:
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

When:
2009

Ownership:
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Caption:
Fritz Klein as Lincoln in production of A Farewell to Springfield on February 11, 2009 at the Prairie Capitol Convention Center.

Where:
Prairie Capitol Convention Center

When:
February 11, 2009

Ownership:
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Caption:
Period Ball held at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum on February 12, 2009.

Where:
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

When:
February 12, 2009

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This image is considered to be in the public domain

Caption:
A Farewell to Springfield performance on February 11, 2009.

Where:
Prairie Capitol Convention Center

When:
February 11, 2009

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Caption:
Fritz Klein as Lincoln with the Illinois Symphony performance “Let Freedom Sing” on February 11, 2009 at the Prairie Capitol Convention Center.

Where:
Prairie Capitol Convention Center

When:
February 11, 2009

Ownership:
This image is considered to be in the public domain

Caption:
Fritz Klein as Lincoln with the Illinois Symphony performance “Let Freedom Sing” on February 11, 2009 at the Prairie Capitol Convention Center.

Where:
Prairie Capitol Convention Center

When:
February 11, 2009

Ownership:
This image is considered to be in the public domain

Caption:
Period ball held at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum on February 12, 2009.

Where:
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

When:
February 12, 2009

Ownership:
This image is considered to be in the public domain

Caption:
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

Ownership:
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Caption:
Sampling of birthday cards sent to Abraham Lincoln; over 10,000 cards were received.

Where:
Unknown

When:
Unknown

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Caption:
Now He Belongs vigil at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum on February 11, 2009.

Where:
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

When:
February 11, 2009

Ownership:
This image is considered to be in the public domain

Caption:
Kay Smith with Springfield Mayor Tim Davlin.

Where:
Unknown

When:
Unknown

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Caption:
First-day sale of Lincoln Illinois Bicentennial penny debut in August of 2009.

Where:
Old State Capitol, Springfield, Illinois 

When:
August of 2009

Ownership:
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Caption:
Kay and Jerry Smith at the Abraham Lincoln Association Bicentennial banquet on February 12, 2009.

Where:
Abraham Lincoln Association Bicentennial banquet

When:
February 12, 2009

Ownership:
Narrator’s Phot

Caption
Photo of Kay Smith at the time of the interview, March 2010.

Where:

Unknown

When:

March 2010

Ownership:

This image is considered to be in the public domain

Caption:
President Barack Obama speaking at the Abraham Lincoln Association Bicentennial banquet at Springfield, Illinois on February 12, 2009.

Where:
Abraham Lincoln Association Bicentennial banquet, Springfield, Illinois

When:
February 12, 2009

Ownership:
This image is considered to be in the public domain



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