The Unedited Manuscript of Michael Burlingame's Abraham Lincoln: A Life
In 2008, the Johns Hopkins University Press published Professor Burlingame's long-awaited biography of Abraham Lincoln. In an "Author's Note" at the beginning of Vol. 1, Prof. Burlingame wrote: "To keep this long book from becoming even longer, I have pared down the manuscript and streamlined the notes," but he noted that the "original unedited version" would be available online at the website of the Lincoln Studies Center at Knox College. All chapters are now available.
Books by Knox Lincoln Scholars Featured in WSJ
Books about Abraham Lincoln by Knox College scholars occupy two of the top five spots in a "Presidents Day Reading List" in The Wall Street Journal. Full Story
Lincoln Academy Honors Davis and Wilson
Rodney Davis and Douglas Wilson, co-directors of the Lincoln Studies Center at Knox College, whose research and writings have revolutionized the field of Lincoln history, have been awarded The Order of Lincoln, the highest honor conferred by the State of Illinois. Full Story
About the Lincoln Studies Center
The Lincoln Studies Center at Knox College is devoted to study of the life and work of Abraham Lincoln. Its principal focus has been on producing scholarly editions that make significant primary source material more accessible. In addition, the Center seeks to broaden the understanding of Lincoln and his legacy through a variety of activities, including sponsorship of cooperative research and publication, internet archives, lectures, conferences, and classroom instruction.
For information about programs and activities, contact the Lincoln Studies Center:
lincolnstudies@knox.edu
Knox CollegeCampus
Box K-241
Galesburg, IL, 61401-4999
Fax: 309-341-7020
The Co-directors of the Center are:
Rodney O. Davis Szold Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of History rdavis@knox.edu 309-341-7158 |
Douglas L. Wilson George A. Lawrence Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of English dwilson@knox.edu 309-341-7173 |
Seniors Jessa Dahl, Karin Rudd and Tasha Coryell receive prestigious award for international post-graduate study
Knox graduate Matt Berg, winner of a 2010 Young Alumni Achievement Award from the college last February, has been named one of the 100 "most influential people in the world" by Time magazine.
Knox College professor Chad Simpson and recent graduate Rebecca King collaborate on a small book in a new field - "flash fiction" - that has a long history in literature.