Administration and Staff 

Letter from the Executive Director:

Welcome to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, established in 1889 as the Illinois State Historical Library. We encourage everyone, especially students, parents, teachers, genealogists, and historians, to use this new website to learn more about Abraham Lincoln and Illinois history. Our goal is to make our priceless, one-of-a-kind collections more accessible to those throughout the world who appreciate President Lincoln and his legacy. In the coming days and weeks, more material pertaining to Illinois’ Civil War soldiers, rare period photographs, manuscripts, and paintings will become digitally available free of charge.

Gifts to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, whether major collections or smaller holdings and bequests, insure that current and future generations can continue to learn about and be inspired by Illinois’ diverse and significant history. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library is a living, breathing link to the past, and we encourage you to join us as we continue to thrive in the 21st century and beyond.

                                                                        

Staff Directory