Henry S. Ballard Collection on Abraham Lincoln, after 1863 November-1990 | Denison University Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: Henry S. Ballard Collection on Abraham Lincoln, after 1863 November-1990

ID: UA/RG-PP/ARCH-001

Primary Creator: Ballard, Henry S., Jr. (1910-1990)

Extent: 0.23 Cubic Feet. More info below.

Arrangement: The Henry S. Ballard Collection on Abraham Lincoln is arranged chronologically.

Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865, Presidents -- United States -- 19th century

Forms of Material: Booklets, Journals (periodicals), Newspaper clippings, Programs (documents)

Languages: English

Abstract

Henry S. Ballard Jr. (1910-1990) was a member of the Denison Universty Class of 1931. During his life, he researched and collected materials about United States President Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865).

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The Henry S. Ballard Collection on Abraham Lincoln contains research materials collect by Ballard on the topic of Abraham Lincoln (16th President of the United States of America). Materials provide details on Lincoln's life, career, and death. The collection contains journal articles, newspaper articles, biographical booklets, and lists of publications. Also included is information about various events celebrating and commemorating Lincoln's life.

Collection Historical Note

Henry S. Ballard Jr. (1910-1990) graduated from Denison University in 1931 with a bachelor's degree in Economics. As a student, he was a member of the American Commons Club. Ballard earned a JD (Jurius Doctor) degree from The Ohio State University in 1934. He worked as an attorney and advisor with the aeronautical systems division at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. Ballard died on December 28, 1990 at age 80.

Subject/Index Terms

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Presidents -- United States -- 19th century

Administrative Information

Repository: Denison University Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: (1) 2.5" legal document box

Access Restrictions: This collection is available for research but may be used only in the Denison Universtiy Archives & Special Collections research room.

Use Restrictions: Materials in this collection may be protected by copyright and are made available for research and educational purposes. While Denison University holds the physical rights for this collection, we may not hold the copyright or reproduction rights. The user is responsible for making a final determination of copyright status. If copyright protection applies, permission must be obtained from the copyright holder to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exceptions to the law. Denison University Archives & Special Collections is not held liable.

Preferred Citation: Henry S. Ballard Collection on Abraham Lincoln, Denison University Archives (Granville, Ohio)

Processing Information: Processed by: Tricia McEldowney (2024 October); Finding aid written by: Tricia McEldowney (2024 October)

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1],
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Box 1

Folder 1: Gettysburg Address (copy), after 1863 November 19
Folder 2: "Springfield's Treasure of Documentary Lincolniana" (photocopy), 1925-1956
Folder 3: Biographical booklets, 1926, 1940-1945
Folder 4: Research notes, 1930s-1990
Folder 5-6: Journal of Illinois State Historical Society, 1934 September-1949 December
Folder 7: Event programs, 1935-1949
Folder 8: "Lincoln in Drama", 1939 October
Folder 9: Annual Lincoln book list, 1941
Folder 10: Ballard (Henry) bookplate, 1942
Folder 11: Abraham Lincoln National Historical Park, Kentucky, 1942 April
Folder 12: Excerpts from The Lincoln Papers, after 1948
Folder 13: Newspaper clippings (photocopies: 1947-1954), after 1954