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Clark Prescott Bissett Papers on Abraham Lincoln, circa 1894-1923
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Bissett, Clark Prescott, 1875-1932
- Title
- Clark Prescott Bissett Papers on Abraham Lincoln
- Dates
- circa 1894-1923 (inclusive)18941923
- Quantity
- .5 linear feet, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- Cage 782 (collection)
- Summary
- This collection consists primarily of typescript versions of Bissett's book, Abraham Lincoln, a universal man.
- Repository
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Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Clark Prescott Bissett (1875-1932) was a practicing lawyer and a member of the faculty of the University of Washington Law School. He was also a well-known collector of Lincolniana, and published essays and books about Abraham Lincoln including Abraham Lincoln, a universal man (1923).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists primarily of typescript versions of Bissett's book, "Abraham Lincoln, a universal man" and also includes manuscripts and typescripts of speeches by Bissett about Lincoln, as well as a small amount of printed ephemera (mostly prospectuses for books about Lincoln).
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[Item Description] Clark Prescott Bissett Papers on Abraham Lincoln
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Presidents -- United States -- Biography.
Family Names
- Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Finding aid prepared by Cheryl Gunselman.
2012
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
