Idaho State Archives

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2205 E Old Penitentiary Rd
Boise, ID 83712
Abraham Lincoln: His Legacy in Idaho is a permanent exhibit within the Idaho State Archives. Over 200 artifacts reveal connections between the story of Idaho and the life of Abraham Lincoln. Explore a re-creation of Lincoln's cabinet room, artifacts from his early years, campaign, battlefield artifacts from the Civil War, and role in making Idaho a territory. The Lincoln Exhibition is housed at The Idaho State Archives, which preserves and provides access to a large collection of photographs, genealogy, books, maps, and manuscripts that relate to the history of Idaho and the Pacific Northwest. This is a great spot for anyone looking to research Idaho history.

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What does Lincoln mean to Idaho? This exhibit has the answers.
3/6/2019

There are Lincoln exhibits almost everywhere some with tenuous connections. The archivists of Idaho...

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Visit to exhibit
1/21/2018

Checked out the Lincoln Exhibit. Well done, clean displays, and many interesting pieces. Excellent &...

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I never knew that so much information about Idaho was archived here.
2/16/2017

We attended a lecture about Abraham Lincoln. We were entertained as well as enlightened. The souve...

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