Primary Source Learning About Lincoln

Page from Abraham Lincoln's sum book

We all can learn a lot from Abraham Lincoln. Below you will find links to primary source activities, lessons, and projects from the Library of Congress, TPS-Barat and other TPS consortium members.

Abraham Lincoln: Rise to National Prominence primary source set and teacher’s guide

Lincoln’s Life

Lincoln’s Death

Collection Connections

Letters to Lincoln Transcription Project

Teaching with the Library of Congress blog posts

Lincoln primary source collections

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