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XBox360 Games CHILDRENØS SERVICES Apply for Library Card Board of Trustees Building History Circulation Policy Contact Information Driving Directions Hours Mission Statement Staff LIBRARY INFORMATION MONTHLY THEME: ABRAHAM LINCOLN ABRAHAM LINCOLN - BICENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY In February, we celebrate the 200th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's birthday. Called one of the greatest Americans of all time, one of the wisest presidents, and a genuinely honest man, Abraham Lincoln's life and politics are still an inspiration to all of us. For more information about our sixteenth president's bicentennial, please visit The Lincoln Bicentennial Web Site, which offers comprehensive information on Lincoln and the celebrations taking place across America, with a Teachers' Section and an extensive list of links. Listed here are circulating books and databases offered to our patrons as well as Lincoln Web sites for further reference. Please feel free to click on any of the titles listed to place a hold on the item. To browse any of the titles below visit our monthly themes display area in the Reference Room and ask the Librarian to suggest additional titles on related topics of interest. Lincoln and Douglas: The debates that defined America by Allen C. Guelzo. The encounters between Lincoln and Douglas engage a key question in American political life: What is democracy's purpose? Is it to satisfy the desires of the majority? Or is it to achieve a just and moral public order? These were the real questions in 1858 that led to the Civil War. They remain questions for Americans today. ~Description from the book jacket. Our Lincoln: new perspectives on Lincoln and his world edited by Eric Foner "The contributors to Our Lincoln show that it is possible, even now, to shed new light on Abraham Lincoln, the most-studied figure in American history. They demonstrate that each generation finds its own Lincoln, and that two centuries after his birth Lincoln still matters in our politics and society."--. ~Excepted from the book jacket. Tried by war: Abraham Lincoln as commander in chief by James M. McPherson "Though Abraham Lincoln arrived at the White House with no previous military experience, he quickly established himself as the greatest commander in chief in American history. James McPherson illuminates this often misunderstood and profoundly influential aspect of Lincoln's legacy.". ~Excerpted from the book jacket. House of Abraham: Lincoln and the Todds, a family divided by war by Stephen Berry "Berry fills a gap in Civil War history, showing how the war changed one family and how that family changed the course of the war. As they debate each other about the issues of the day and comfort each other in the wake of shared tragedy, the Todds become a singular microcosm and metaphor for the country as a whole."-- ~Excerpted from the book jacket Lincoln: the biography of a writer by Fred Kaplan “This unique account of Lincoln's life and career highlights the shortcomings of the modern presidency, reminding us, through Lincoln's legacy and appreciation for language, that the careful and honest use of words is a necessity for successful democracy." ~Excepted from the book jacket Lincoln and Chief Justice Taney: slavery, secession, and the president's war powers by James F. Simon "The clashes between President Abraham Lincoln and Chief Justice Roger B. Taney over slavery, secession, and the president's constitutional war powers went to the heart of Lincoln's presidency. James Simon brings to life the passionate struggle during the worst crisis in the nation's history, the Civil War. The issues that underlaid that crisis - race, states' rights, and the president's wartime authority - resonate today in the nation's political debate."--. ~Excerpted from the book jacket The Gettysburg gospel: the Lincoln speech that nobody knows by Gabor Boritt Boritt tears away a century of myths, lies, and legends to give us a clear understanding of the greatest American's greatest speech."-- ~Excerpted from book jacket Baptism by fire : eight presidents who took office in times of crisis by Mark K. Updegrove "In examining the ways in which presidents have addressed crises, Baptism by Fire illustrates the importance of character in leadership - and in the resilience of America itself."-- ~Excepted from the book jacket Online Databases... The Tappan Library offers a variety of history-related subscription-based databases free to our patrons. To access any of these databases remotely from the comfort of your home or office, please visit our homepage at http://www.taplib.org and from our home page, navigate to Adult Services on the top navigation bar, and then to databases from its drop-down menu. As always, if you need any assistance, please call the Library at 359-3877 and all of our trained Librarians would be happy to walk you through the process from log-in to search. Biography Resource Center : Brief biographical information on Lincoln, his compatriots, and family. Just search by the name of person you are interested in learning about. Annals Of American History : With over 2,000 primary source documents and 700 pieces of multimedia, this database has numerous texts from Lincoln’s speeches with historical background. Footnote.com : Original documents have been scanned into this database including one of Lincoln’s drafts for the Gettysburg Address. Member contributions and comments are included. Virtual Reference History: This database has the full texts of several history books, including Encyclopedia of World Biography and American Civil War Reference Library. Look at the Encyclopedia Judaica entry for new insight into Lincoln’s steps towards equality for all. Click here for a listing, with a full description, of our available databases. Additional Online Resources Online Resources to teach you more about this great American are plentiful; these Web sites are great sources: The Abraham Lincoln Institute: The Abraham Lincoln Institute, Inc., provides free, ongoing education on the life, career, and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln. The Official Web Site of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum: The library is in Springfield, but you'll feel like you're there with this site's many features. Also, go here to listen to a live webcast simultaneous reading of the Gettysburg Address on February 12th at 10:30 a.m. EST. You can even sign up to participate. A. Lincoln Blog: A blog about Abraham Lincoln, from a professor of history and Lincoln scholar. Recent posts include the address to send Abe a birthday card, a variety of reported Lincoln hoaxes, and thoughts on what Abe would think of Obama. Lincoln Studies: A professor interested in Abraham Lincoln comments regularly on diverse topics related to Abraham Lincoln. He has assembled a variety of research resources. Looking for Lincoln in Central Illinois: Here’s the help you need to plan a Lincoln adventure by visiting numerous sites of interest in Illinois and elsewhere! It includes a visitor's guide, maps and even a History Hunt. The Lincoln Group of New York: The site states, "Established in 1978, The Lincoln Group Of New York is a non-profit, tax-exempt, historical society with nationwide membership dedicated to the study and discussion of the life and times of our 16th President of the United States." You'll only have to travel to Newton, NJ not Illinois to be surrounded by Lincoln admirers. Abraham Lincoln Online: Produced on a shoestring by a husband and wife team for the past 13 years, this site strives to be all things Lincoln. They hope you will read, study, discuss, and explore their current happenings, their Lincoln in the news, and their considerable research and resources. SITE SEARCH     2007-2010 - developed by Tektools       home        privacy policy        sitemap