Learning about the Papers of Abraham Lincoln

This past weekend we had our annual Presidential Scholarship Competition here at Grace College. In addition to talking with many of the outstanding prospective students, I had the pleasure of meeting Daniel Stowell, the Executive Director of the Abraham Lincoln Papers in Springfield, IL. Daniel has had numerous publications over the years on race, religion, and of course, Abraham Lincoln. (Dr. Stowell’s son is considering coming to Grace in the fall.) I enjoyed hearing about the good work that the folks at the Abraham Lincoln Papers are doing and hope to keep up with the progress. The goal is a lofty one: To identify, scan, and publish “all documents written by or to Abraham Lincoln during his entire lifetime.” Find out more here!