Lock of Abraham Lincoln's hair, Washington, D.C., 15 April 1865
- Containers:
- Box 1
- Extent:
- 1 item (Locket)
- Scope and content:
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(Hair clipped by Schuyler Colfax for Mary Todd Lincoln)
(Includes letters documenting authenticity)
(From Ms Coll Hill)
- Acquisition information:
- (Gift of John Warren Hill, 1968)
Access and use
- Parent restrictions:
- This collection is located on-site.
- Parent terms of access:
- Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. Permission to publish material from the collection must be requested from the Curator of Manuscripts/University Archivist, Rare Book and Manuscript Library (RBML). The RBML approves permission to publish that which it physically owns; the responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu