Edgar DeWitt Jones collection of Lincoln pamphlets and periodicals

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: OU-SC-JONES

Staff Only

Scope and Contents note

The collection contains miscellaneous pamphlets, talks, and articles about President Abraham Lincoln that were collected by Edgar DeWitt Jones. His friend and fellow Lincoln enthusiast William Springer most likely added some materials after Jones' passing.

Dates

1899 - 1966

Access and Use note

The Edgar DeWitt Jones collection of Lincoln pamphlets and periodicals is open for research.

Copyright

Biographical note

Edgar DeWitt Jones (1876-1956) was a clergyman and author, pastor of the Central Woodward Christian Church in Detroit from 1926 to 1946. He was a prolific writer and wrote a column for the Detroit News. He was also a passionate student of Abraham Lincoln and was very active in several Civil War organizations.

Jones was friends with William Springer, a fellow collector of Lincolniana, who sold his large collection to Oakland University. The bulk of Jones' own collection is held at the Detroit Public Library.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Pamphlets, talks, and articles about President Abraham Lincoln that belonged to Edgar DeWitt Jones, a passionate collector of Abraham Lincoln history and memorabilia.