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.
Learn MoreLatest News 01.07.25
The United States Colored Troops
New Temporary Exhibit open at The Rolland Center for Lincoln Research / View from January 8th, 2024 until April 1st, 2025. Photographs and documents help to tell the story of Black Americans’ service in the Civil War, including a famous photograph of Gordon, a formerly enslaved man who emancipated himself behind Union lines and joined the Union army.
Next Event 12.18.2024
Virtual Program: Spiritualism and the Tragedy of Mary Lincoln
Spiritualism and the Tragedy of Mary Lincoln presented by Jessie Cortesi. Join us via Zoom at 2 pm!
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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 01.17.25
Lincoln Ballots from the Election of 1864
Lincoln Ballots from the Election of 1864 In the Civil War Era, political parties were responsible to design, print and distribute their own ballots. When Lincoln ran for reelection in 1864, Republicans utilized pro-Union words and symbols to appeal to voters. Patriotic slogans were common, including phrases like “For the Union,” “ ...
