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Interview with Blaine Houmes, M.D. (12/17/08) Join us around the kitchen table to hear a Doctor's View of the Lincoln Assassination. The mocha truffle cookies and coconut macaroons are gone, but you can still enjoy the conversation with this trauma expert as he gives medical insights into Lincoln's death.
Author Interview with Michael W. Kauffman (10/23/07) Assassination buffs: This is an fascinating two-part interview with one of the top Lincoln assassination experts. In the first part, Looking through Booth's Eyes, the author describes how he examined the methods and motives of John Wilkes Booth, Lincoln's assassin, and brought his book to life. In Walking in Booth's Shoes, you'll learn what it's like to retrace some of Booth's steps as he flees federal authorities across Maryland into eastern Virginia.
Jason Emerson Author Events (8/28/07) Emerson's new title, The Madness of Mary Lincoln will be released on September 10, 2007. His book release party will be held at Bistro Bethem, 309 William Street, Fredericksburg, VA, at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, September 17. You will need a ticket; just call 540/371-9999 or purchase one at the door. Can't make that one? There's a free talk and book signing on Friday, September 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fredericksburg Athenaeum, 109 Amelia Street, Fredericksburg, VA. In addition, you can hear Emerson on Thursday, September 27 at noon at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. He and Vernon Burton, author of The Age of Lincoln, will be on campus for the Fall for the Book Festival.
Mike Burkhimer has a new book in the wings: Lincoln's Christianity, published by Westholme in October 2007. Mike is a history teacher, contributor to the Friends of Lincoln Mailbag, and and author of 100 Essential Lincoln Books.
Douglas Wilson Wins 2007 Lincoln Prize (2/12/07) Officials at Gettysburg College announce that Wilson has won the Lincoln Prize for his exceptional new book, Lincoln's Sword.
Author Interview with Douglas L. Wilson (10/20/06) This well-known Lincoln author has turned his attention to President Lincoln's impressive power with words in a newly released book. Discover how Lincoln revised his important papers, wrote unprecedented public letters, and influenced generations to come.
Editor Interview about "Herndon's Lincoln" (10/19/06) Just for our readers, the editors tell the story behind the first book in the Knox College Lincoln Studies Center series. Find out what makes this new edition worth reading.
Revised Edition of "Herndon's Lincoln" Coming (9/5/06) In a Springfield State Register & Tribune story, editors Rodney O. Davis and Douglas L. Wilson describe their new, annotated version of the famous Lincoln biography by William Herndon.
Historian James Rawley Dies (12/6/05) According to The Daily Nebraskan the author and University of Nebraska professor emeritus died after a fall on the campus.
The Goodwin Controversy (10/20/05) The History News Network carries this report on Lincoln author Doris Kearns Goodwin and the charges of plagiarism from a previous book.
Allen Guelzo Nominated (10/10/05) According to information from Gettysburg College, "President George W. Bush has announced the nomination of Dr. Allen C. Guelzo, the Director of Civil War Era Studies at Gettysburg College, to the National Council on the Humanities. The Council serves as an advisory board to the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and is composed of 26 scholars, artists, writers, and composers who serve staggered six-year terms. Along with Dr. Guelzo, the President has also nominated Dr. Jean Bethke Elshtain of the University of Chicago and Dr. Eugene W. Hickok, former Under Secretary for Education in the U.S. Department of Education. Dr. Guelzo's nomination goes now to the U.S. Senate for confirmation."
Ronald C. White, Jr. on Lincoln's Eloquence (1/7/05) This interview with Professor White covers some of the highlights of his book on Lincoln's presidential speeches and how they changed in style and substance.
Lincoln Studies Center Plans Series of Books on Lincoln (7/16/04) Knox College announces an ambitious line-up of Lincoln books to be directed by Lincoln scholars Rod Davis and Doug Wilson and published by the University of Illinois.
Lincoln Author Allen Guelzo Appointed Gettysburg Professor (5/12/04) Dr. Guelzo, known to many in Lincoln circles and beyond, has taken an important assignment at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania.
Lincoln Mailbag Contributor Completes Book (7/7/03) Teacher Mike Burkhimer has compiled a massive book on Lincoln literature titled 100 Essential Lincoln Books, due out in November 2003.
June 28, 2003 Book Signing of "The Trial" edited by Edward Steers, Jr., noon - 5 p.m., Surratt House Museum, Clinton, MD.
Ed says, "I have edited (and arranged) a reprint of the Benn Pitman trial book of 1865. It reproduces the Pitman transcript of the Lincoln conspirators trial (421 pages) and includes, for the first time, the commentaries of eight 'experts' on the conspirators and assassination. The commentaries are by Thomas Turner (trial), Terry Alford (Booth & Herold), Burris Carnahan (G.O. 100), Joan Chaconas (John Surratt), Laurie Verge (Mary Surratt), Pep Martin (Arnold & O'Laughlen), Betty Ownsby (Powell & Spangler), and myself (Editor, Introduction, General Conspiracy, Mudd, Atzerodt). The book, entitled "The Trial," will be released for a special book signing at the Surratt House and Museum in Clinton, Maryland on Saturday, June 28 (noon to 5 PM). All eight commentators plus the artist (Kieran McAuliffe) who designed the jacket will be there to sign copies. If any of you are interested and cannot attend, you can order a copy from the Surratt House ($50 plus S&H). Their phone number is 301-868-1121or go to their website. I will be happy to see that the book is inscribed according to your instructions. Just let me know in advance." You can email Ed at niddk@mountain.net.
Lincoln Author Speaks at Commencement (5/11/03) This State Journal-Register story covers the graduation ceremony at the University of Illinois at Springfield, where Lincoln author Harold Holzer was the speaker.
Indiana Historical Society Acquires Major Lincoln Collections (1/23/03). Photographs, prints, busts and related items were purchased from Lincoln collectors Jack Smith and Dan Weinberg.
Forced into Gory Lincoln Revisionism (10/2/02) Historian Lucas Morel reviews the controversial book by Lerone Bennett for the Claremont Review.
Library of Congress Newsmaker: John R. Sellers (6/18/02) Join us as we visit with a well-known Lincoln historian who touches the past every day at the nation's largest library.
Judge Harlington Wood, Jr. to Receive Legal Award (4/20/02) This State Journal-Register story describes how a former president of the Abraham Lincoln Association and former chairman of the Lincoln Legal Papers will be honored by the legal profession.
In Defense of the Great Emancipator (3/23/02) Lincoln Author Edward Steers, Jr. gave this thought-provoking presentation at Fort Ward on February 23, 2002.
Author Interview with Don Davenport (2/20/02) A top Midwest travel writer shares insights about traveling through Lincoln country.
Abraham Lincoln Document Project Announced (12/3/01) Learn about this exciting venture headed by historian and author Daniel Stowell.
Author Interview with Ed Steers, Jr. (10/9/01) The latest scholarship on the Lincoln assassination is reflected in this book.
Author Interview with Gabor Boritt (6/12/01) The head of the Civil War Institute releases an intriguing collection of essays.
Author Interview with Kenneth Winkle (2/8/01) Find out why The Young Eagle: The Rise of Abraham Lincoln is a ground-breaking biography of Lincoln's pre-presidential years.
Illinois to get Three New Lincoln Statues (10/16/00) Compelling new Lincoln statues by John McClarey will grace three different Illinois cities.
More Research Underway at the Lincoln Studies Center (8/24/00) Lincoln researchers Rodney Davis and Douglas Wilson have several scholarly projects in motion at Knox College.
Lincoln Legal Practice on DVD-ROM (2/12/00) Editors Marty Brenner and Cullom Davis announce a major research resource on Lincoln's legal career.
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