Explore a sweeping history of Abraham Lincoln through Brown University’s McLellan Collection This concise sketch surveys a rich archive of Lincoln-related material, from medals and coins to letters, manuscripts, and portraits. It highlights how a dedicated collection preserves the presidency, the war years, and the long afterlife of Lincoln’s image in American culture. In this overview, you’ll glimpse how the Collection is organized and used by scholars. It describes the rooms, the display of letters, medals, and busts, and the care taken to keep the archive up to date with new material. The narrative also touches on notable treasures, such as rare manuscripts, telegrams, and a sculptor’s Lincoln study, offering a sense of the breadth and depth available to researchers. Wide variety of Lincoln materials, including medals, coins, music, and campaign sheets Manuscripts, letters, telegrams, and documented acquisitions across decades Notable treasures like a Bartlett statue and a unique German-language newspaper contract Details on display spaces and the way scholars access the collection Ideal for readers with an interest in Lincoln, Civil War history, or the history of American collecting, and for researchers who value primary sources. This edition suits anyone curious about how a major university preserves and interprets a national figure’s legacy.