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.
Latest News 12.20.19
4th Annual Lincoln Collection Essay Contest
4th Annual Lincoln Collection Essay Contest for High School Students If you could transport yourself back in time to when the Civil War Amendments were created, what additional amendment would you have written in order to increase the chances that the United States of 2020 would be a nation without racism? For submission and essay ...
Next Event 2020
Lincoln at the Library 2020
The 2020 Lincoln at the Library series will consist of three dynamic programs and presentations. Check back for more information and dates in early 2020.
On Display Now
Lincoln Collection Items
These Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection items are on display now at the Allen County Public Library in the Fine Book Room Vault...
Latest Lore 01.20.20
Interview with Ron Keller
An Interview with Ron Keller, Author of Lincoln in the Illinois Legislature. Sara Gabbard: I know that this book is a product of the Concise Lincoln Library, a series from Southern Illinois University Press. What led you to this specific topic? Ron Keller: Having served for many years as director of the Lincoln Heritage Museum and teach ...
