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Although he never lived in the county, Abraham Lincoln visited Coles County more than 30 times between 1831 and 1861. He came to the county to visit his parents, practice law, and in 1858 to debate his rival Stephen Douglas. Lincoln’s close relationship with Coles County is explained in this exhibit.

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African-Americans composed 12% of the Union army during the Civil War and fought in 41 major battles and 449 smaller clashes. This poster exhibit studies the role of African-Americans in the conflict.

Scope and Contents Key events and characters in Elizabeth's life are presented together with events occurring through the world in the Elizabethan era.  World history, English history, and the Queen's life story are combined to provide an inclusive and unique view of historical moments from the 16th century. Stacey Knight-Davis, instructor, Booth Library, Jan Sung, assistant professor, Booth Library, and  Brad Tolppanen, assistant professor, Booth Library, curators. ...

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This exhibit provides information on the service of the more than 2,000 soldiers from Coles County that served in the Illinois regiments during the Civil War.

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Pictures of Henry VIII and his six wives will be displayed.

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This collection is comprised of research (FoF) by Library Faculty and Staff. Also included are materials collected by Library Faculty and Staff used for exhibits in Booth Library.

Scope and Contents Created to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the start of the United States Civil War, this exhibit studies the political, military, and social aspects of the conflict. Exhibits cover such wide-ranging topics as women soldiers, children and the war, Civil War journalism, literature and nursing, Civil War music, African American soldiers and sailors, the Civil War diary of Lyman Chittenden, and Civil War technology. The Coles County and the Civil War exhibit covers Coles County soldiers,...

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Abraham Lincoln delivered many famous speeches and has been called by historians the “eloquent president.” This poster displays excerpts from Lincoln’s most noteworthy addresses, including the “House Divided” speech and the Second Inaugural.