Other Resources

At the New York State Education Department's Office of Cultural Education

Finding Aids to many of the special collections at the New York State Library, including some Civil War-related collections such as the Gouverneur Kemble Warren Papers, Civil War Collections, and William Woods Averell Papers (New York State Library)
Civil War Resources at the NEw York State Library
The Civil War Drawings of Edward Lamson Henry (New York State Museum)
The following record series in the New York State Archives contain information about the proposed shrine for the Emancipation Proclamation in the Education Building: A1444, A1445, B0928, and B0309. (New York State Archives)
In a letter dated December 15, 1863, Henry Spencer Murray writes at Camp Parole to Will, "...we have big times at dinner discussing the amnesty and Emancipation Proclamations." (New York State Library)

The Emancipation Proclamation – Featured document from the National Archives and Records Administration. The National Archives has an image, a transcription, and an overview of the history and ramifications of the final Proclamation available.
Library of Congress: Mr. Lincoln's Virtual Library: Emancipation Proclamation – Contains extensive information about the Emancipation Proclamation. This page also contains an online image of Francis B. Carpenter's painting, "The first reading of the Emancipation Proclamation before the cabinet." The painting now hangs in the Capitol in Washington, D.C.

The Gallery contains several versions of the document. Mr. Lincoln's Virtual Library includes links to information on the Lincoln Assassination, Abraham Lincoln Internet Resources from the Library of Congress, and selections from The Robert Todd Lincoln Family Papers and the Alfred Whital Stern Collection.

The History Place Presents Abraham Lincoln – Contains a timeline, photographs, and documents of the Lincoln years, including The Gettyburg Address in Lincoln's hand. Also featured: link to A Nation Divided - U.S. Civil War Timeline and Photos.
Abraham Lincoln Online – Contains extensive information on Lincoln, including contemporary News and Events, Historic Places, and resources, including libraries, museums, and bookstores.
Internet Public Library: Presidents of the United States: Lincoln – Contains Presidential Election Results, Cabinet Members, Notable Events, Internet Biographies, Historical Documents, and Other Internet Resources.

Last Updated: September 13, 2012