Morton Pepper Collection of Abraham Lincoln portraits and memorabilia, 1860-1940
Collection context
- Creator:
- Borglum, Gutzon, 1867-1941, Brady, Mathew B., approximately 1823-1896, and Currier & Ives
- Extent:
- 14.5 linear feet (6 boxes & 5 map case drawers)
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Contemporary engravings, lithographs, carte-de-visite photographs, and memorabilia; 20th century drawings and reproductions of portraits of Lincoln, his family, and his contemporaries. Among the portraits of Lincoln are a charcoal sketch by the sculptor Gutzon Borglum, lithographs by Currier and Ives, photographs by Mathew Brady and his studio. Memorabilia in the collection include bookends and sculptures, a dinner plate, a carved plaque, a reproduction of a death mask, a mourning ribbon, silk commemorative badges, and a hair ornament worn by Mrs Lincoln, in a leather-covered trinket box with the President's initials on it.
- Biographical / historical:
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Collected by Dr Alfred Myer Hellman, 1880-1955 (Columbia A.B. 1902, M.D. 1905). the father-in-law of Morton Pepper, the donor.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located on-site.
This collection has no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Abraham Lincoln portraits and memorabilia; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- 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