The Lincoln Presidency: Last Full Measure of Devotion

Cornell University Library celebrates the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth with an exhibition titled “The Lincoln Presidency: Last Full Measure of Devotion.” This exhibition, on view until April 16, 2010 in the Carl A. Kroch Library, features the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collection's spectacular treasures documenting Lincoln and the Civil War era. On display during the opening week, October 20 to October 24, will be one of Cornell University Library's most prized possessions: an original manuscript of the Gettysburg Address -- one of five know copies in Lincoln's own handwriting. The original manuscripts of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution signed by Lincoln and members of Congress will also be on display.

The Samuel L. Hirshland Gallery is open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm until December 23. Regular viewing hours resume January 4, 2010. On Saturdays, the gallery will be open from 1 pm to 5 pm on October 24 & 31, November 7, 14, & 21. Check Web postings for updates at www.library.cornell.edu.

This exhibition is made possible by a grant from the Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr. Memorial foundation. Cornell’s copy of the Gettysburg Address was the gift of Nicholas H. Noyes and Marguerite Lilly Noyes.

LOCATION: Kroch Library, Hirshland Gallery, Level 2B

ADMISSION: Open to Public, Alumni, Students, Faculty, and Staff.

The Lincoln Presidency: Last Full Measure of DevotionNovember 25, 2009 - 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Cornell University Library celebrates the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth with an exhibition titled “The Lincoln Presidency: Last Full Measure of Devotion.” This exhibition, on view until April 16, 2010 in the Carl A. Kroch Library, features the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collection's spectacular treasures documenting Lincoln and the Civil War era. On display during the opening week, October 20 to October 24, will be one of Cornell University Library's most prized possessions: an original manuscript of the Gettysburg Address -- one of five know copies in Lincoln's own handwriting. The original manuscripts of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution signed by Lincoln and members of Congress will also be on display.

The Samuel L. Hirshland Gallery is open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm until December 23. Regular viewing hours resume January 4, 2010. On Saturdays, the gallery will be open from 1 pm to 5 pm on October 24 & 31, November 7, 14, & 21. Check Web postings for updates at www.library.cornell.edu.

This exhibition is made possible by a grant from the Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr. Memorial foundation. Cornell’s copy of the Gettysburg Address was the gift of Nicholas H. Noyes and Marguerite Lilly Noyes. LOCATION:Kroch Library, Hirshland Gallery, Level 2BTOPIC:Abraham Lincoln, Civil War, Gettysburg Address, American HistoryWEBSITE:http://rmc.library.cornell.edu/lincoln/ADMISSION:Open to Public, Alumni, Students, Faculty, and Staff.CONTACT:Donna Moore
607-255-3530
rareref@cornell.edu
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