The Friends of the Lincoln Collection of Indiana, Inc. is the 501(c)(3) organization that supports the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection curated both in Indianapolis at the Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites and in Fort Wayne at the Allen County Public Library. Activities of the Friends include: publication of Lincoln Lore; outreach to schools through onsite and offsite education programs; a Lincoln Essay Contest for high school students; a Lincoln Art Contest for elementary and middle school students; public programs at both the Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites and the Allen County Public Library; funding for new acquisitions and preservation of the Collection at both sites; and responsibility for this website.

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The Rolland Center

The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection and the Friends of the Lincoln Collection opened the Rolland Center for Lincoln Research in January 2022 at the Allen County Public Library. The Center provides a space to explore the Lincoln Collection through a variety of physical displays, digital kiosks, and even a projection room that shows collection items in 180 degrees.

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Latest News 08.12.26

Carrying Lincoln's Legacy

Check out the Rolland Center for Lincoln Research’s new free temporary exhibit! The new temporary exhibit shines light into the shadow of Abraham Lincoln’s legacy, where his son Robert carried the weight protecting his father’s memory.

Next Event 08.19.2026

Lincoln at the Library | The Meteor of the War: John Brown’s Raid

Was John Brown really the meteor of the Civil War, catapulting the nation into its greatest crisis? Join us on August 19 for a free virtual program and discover the fascinating story of John Brown!

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Lincoln Collection Items

The Rolland Center for Lincoln Research exhibit is available for public viewing during the Allen County Public Library open hours.

Latest Lore 06.27.26

An Interview with Jan Jacobi

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="364"] Jan Jacobi during a book signing at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site. (Amy Devaisher)[/caption] An Interview with Jan Jacobi by Jonathan White For fifty years, Jan Jacobi served as middle school head and taught English at three schools in St. Louis. He developed his interest in Abraham Lincoln ...