viblbv01245Lincoln, Abraham and Tad Albumen PhotographAbraham and Tad Lincoln Albumen Photograph, 1864 Ms.2013.056Hannah Bochain, Student Assistant and Kira A. Dietz, ArchivistSpecial Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-08-07 13:44:18 -0400.Description is written in: English, Latin script. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Abraham and Tad Lincoln Albumen Print, Brady, Mathew B., approximately 1823-1896 Ms.2013.056 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder 1864 The collection contains an albumen print depicting Tad and Abraham Lincoln reviewing a book. The image is 5-1/2" by 7-1/4' and is mounted on a larger piece of cardboard. English . Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

 Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from the Abraham and Tad Lincoln Albumen Print must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

 Acquisition Information

The Abraham and Tad Lincoln Albumen Print was purchased by Special Collections in July 2012.

 Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Abraham and Tad Lincoln Albumen Print, Ms2013-056, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

 Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Abraham and Tad Lincoln Albumen Print was completed in August 2013.

 Historical Note

Brady Studio, owned by photographer Mathew Brady (1823-1896), was established in Washington, D.C. Before the outbreak of the Civil War, Brady made daguerreotypes of influential politicians of his day. During the Civil War, Brady organized a team of photographers and documented the war, producing thousands of images before its end.

 Scope and Content

The collection contains an albumen print depicting Tad and Abraham Lincoln reviewing a book. The image is 5-1/2" by 7-1/4' and is mounted on a larger piece of cardboard. The original image was taken at Brady Studios on February 9, 1864.

 Civil War United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 Lincoln, Thomas, 1853-1871 Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Print,18641