Contests

The Lincoln Collection hosts two contests to encourage the study of Lincoln and the use of The Lincoln Collection. The Friends of the Lincoln Collection Essay contest is for Allen County and Marion County High School students and focuses on utilizing primary sources from the collection to structure an essay. These essays are submitted and judged for prizes. The current prompt is available online and a list of previous winners are also spotlighted.

The Friends of the Lincoln Collection Art Contest is for students in 3-5 grade and 6-8 grade in Allen County and Marion County. The contest is centered around a theme regarding Lincoln and students submit various artwork pieces to be judged for prizes. The current theme is available online and a list of previous entries and winners are also spotlighted.

For any questions about either contest, email The Lincoln Collection.