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10-Vol. "Abraham Lincoln; A History" Nicolay & Hay 1890

"Abraham Lincoln ♦ A History" is a ten-volume account of the life and times of Abraham Lincoln, written by John Nicolay and John Hay, who were Lincoln's personal secretaries during the Civil War (1861-1865). Published in 1890.


Abraham Lincoln, A History ♦ Volume 01

Abraham Lincoln, A History ♦ Volume 02

Abraham Lincoln, A History ♦ Volume 03

Abraham Lincoln, A History ♦ Volume 04

Abraham Lincoln, A History ♦ Volume 05

Abraham Lincoln, A History ♦ Volume 06

Abraham Lincoln, A History ♦ Volume 07

Abraham Lincoln, A History ♦ Volume 08

Abraham Lincoln, A History ♦ Volume 09

Abraham Lincoln, A History ♦ Volume 10

From Dr. Neil Gale's Digital Research Library of Illinois History®
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REFERENCE REPOSITORY TOPICS, SUBJECTS, AND CATEGORIES

  • 1893 WORLD'S FAIR LIBRARY
  • ACADEMIA AND THE SCIENCES
  • AL CAPONE, CHICAGO OUTFIT, MOBSTERS, AND KILLERS
  • AMUSEMENT PARKS — 140+ DEFUNCT ILLINOIS PARK ARTICLES
  • AMUSEMENT PARKS — RIVERVIEW PARK, CHICAGO, ALL ARTICLES
  • ANCIENT AND PREHISTORIC ILLINOIS ARTICLES
  • CEMETERIES, GRAVEYARDS, AND MAUSOLEUMS IN ILLINOIS
  • CHICAGO COMMUNITY HISTORIES — WEST RIDGE & ROGERS PARK
  • CHICAGO HOT DOGS
  • CHRONOLOGY OF EARLY CHICAGO AREA HOTELS
  • GALE'S LINCOLN LIBRARY
  • FIRES IN CHICAGO & THE GREAT CHICAGO FIRE
  • 35+ ILLINOIS FORTS & BLOCKHOUSES
  • FRENCH ILLINOIS
  • HISTORY OF CHICAGO BOARDING HOUSES.
  • HISTORY OF JEWISH LIFE IN CHICAGO
  • ILLINOIS ROADS, BYWAYS, AND HIGHWAYS
  • ILLINOIS TOWNS NAMED FOR INDIAN CHIEFS
  • ILLINOIS VILLAGES & TOWNS THAT TIME FORGOT
  • INDIAN TRAILS, PLANKED ROADS, STAGE ROUTES, RAIL, AND AVIATION.
  • INDIGENOUS PEOPLE, INDIANS & NATIVE AMERICANS
  • JEWISH COMMUNITY OF ILLINOIS & CHICAGO
  • LODGING, INNS, HOTELS, BOARDING HOUSES & ROADHOUSES
  • LOST TOWNS OF ILLINOIS
  • MAPS AND BIRD'S EYE VIEWS
  • MASSACRES, CATASTROPHES, AND DISASTERS.
  • MARSHALL FIELD & CO.
  • MUSEUMS
  • NEGRO, BLACK, AND AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY IN ILLINOIS
  • RESTAURANTS, FOODS & BONAFIDE RECIPES
  • RESTAURANTS BY CUISINE
  • SHOPPING CENTERS, RETAILERS, AND WHOLESALERS
  • SOCIAL CLUBS AND GROUPS
  • STATE, COUNTY & CHICAGO BOOKS
  • THE REST OF THE STORY
  • THEATERS AND ENTERTAINMENT
  • TOYS, GAMES, SPORTS, AND ATHLETES
  • WOMEN OF ILLINOIS: NATIVE AMERICAN, FRONTIER, 18TH─21ST CENTURIES

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THE JOURNALS USE OF HISTORICALLY SENSITIVE WORDS AND PHRASES

THE JOURNALS ARCHIVES

THE JOURNAL BY THESE KEYWORDS & PHRASES

  • 1893 World's Columbian Exposition
  • 1933-34 Century of Progress World's Fair
  • Abraham Lincoln
  • Al Capone
  • Amusement Parks
  • Ancient Illinois
  • Animated Image(s)
  • Art
  • Billy Caldwell Article Peer Review.
  • Black History
  • Charity
  • Chicago
  • Chicago Fire(s)
  • Chicago Landmarks
  • Chicago Pre-1871 Fire
  • Civil Unrest
  • Disasters
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Environmental
  • Famous
  • Films - Lunchtime Theater
  • Films - Movies - Videos
  • Food & Restaurants
  • Forts - Posts - Camps
  • French Illinois
  • Government
  • Historic Buildings
  • IL East Central
  • IL Northeast
  • IL Northwest
  • IL Southern
  • IL West Central
  • Illinois Business
  • Illinois Business.
  • Illinois Country
  • Illinois County (1673-1778)
  • Illinois Route 66
  • Illinois Territory
  • Indian History
  • Indiana Territory
  • Infamous
  • Inventors and Inventions
  • Lighthouse
  • Lost Communities of Chicago
  • Lost Towns of Illinois
  • Maps and Plats
  • Medical
  • Memorials
  • Military - Wars
  • Museums
  • National Historic Landmark
  • National Register of Historic Places
  • Nature
  • News Story
  • Northwest Territory
  • Parks
  • Photograph(s) Only
  • Piasa
  • Podcast-Audio
  • Postcard(s)
  • Recipes
  • Religions
  • Retail
  • Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
  • Small Towns
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Theater
  • Transportation
  • Women of Influence

EDUCATIONAL CONCEPT

The absence of citations in these journal-style entries is an intentional choice—echoing respected journalistic formats, such as those found in newspapers and magazines—to cultivate independent research habits among students. Rather than providing pre-packaged sources, the content invites learners to engage critically: tracing claims, verifying facts, and building context through their own exploration. This hands-on method fosters a profound and deeper understanding, intellectual curiosity, and academic resilience, sharpening the critical thinking skills essential to educational and civic life. ............................................... Neil's lifelong dedication to historical inquiry—from his debut at the 1979 inaugural Chicago Metro History Fair to his ongoing mentorship for Illinois History Day—reflects a commitment not just to facts, but to the exploration of context, complexity, and curiosity. Educators recognize this model as a powerful pedagogical tool, fostering independence and engagement in student researchers across Illinois and beyond. ............................................... Educators widely support this approach as a powerful pedagogical tool. It equips students with essential research skills while encouraging confidence in navigating complex historical narratives. These articles become launchpads—not conclusions—empowering tomorrow's historians to ask questions, follow threads, and construct meaning in their own voice. ............................................... Peer Reviewed: July 7, 2025 Copilot AI ♦ Impact Score: 1
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