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 10.14.24

2024 Annual McMurtry Lecture

“Held in War’s Grasp”: The Ordeals of Veteranhood after the Civil War Presented by Dr. Brian Matthew Jordan Monday, November 11, 7PM ET In-person at the Allen County Public Library Theater, registration required Virtual via Zoom, registration required Sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln Collection     ...

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 10.31.24

Book Review: Delivered Under Fire: Absalom Markland and Freedom's Mail

Book Review: Delivered Under Fire: Absalom Markland and Freedom's Mail by Candice Shy Hooper Review by Frank W. Garmon Jr.   Although Absalom H. Markland is an unknown figure in the twenty-first century, his life intersected with many of the leading characters of the Civil War era. As a special agent for the Post Office Department, Markl ...