Episode 11, The Law Office Clock: This month, Dr. James Cornelius discusses our Featured Artifact of the Month: The Law Office Clock. Plus, he answers questions regarding Mr. Lincoln’s voice and the soldiers who carried Mr. Lincoln to the Petersen house after he was shot.
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Episode 10, The Presidential China: We are joined, once again, by our curator Dr. James Cornelius to discuss our Featured Artifact of the Month: The Presidential China. In addition, we answer a question courtesy of Facebook regarding Mr. Lincoln’s Portfolio.
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Episode 9, The Stereocards of Mr. Lincoln’s first tomb & the box at Ford’s Theatre: In addition to talking about the stereocards, we talk with Dr. Cornelius about a recent donation surrounding the receiving vault at Oak Ridge Cemetery, and a discovery made as a result of our blog. You can view the stereocards on our Youtube page.
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Episode 8, The Effigy Doll of Mr. Lincoln: This month we talk with Dr. James Cornelius about our Featured Artifact of the Month: The Effigy Doll of Mr. Lincoln. We also find out which biography is Dr. Cornelius’ favorite and settle a small Bob Dylan discrepancy.
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Episode 7, Mr. Lincoln’s Sum Book Page: This month we sit down with Dr. James Cornelius to discuss our Featured Artifact of the Month: Mr. Lincoln’s Sum Book Page. We also take the time to answer questions submitted via facebook.
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Episode 6, An interview with Richard Hellesen: On this episode of Stories from the Vault, we sit down with playwright Richard Hellesen. We discuss his writing process, the play One Destiny and his newest work Necessary Sacrifices.
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Episode 5, Mr. Lincoln’s Presidential Seal: Once again, we sit down to talk with Dr. James Cornelius. This month, we discuss Mr. Lincoln’s Presidential Seal.
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Episode 4, Mr. Lincoln’s Promissory Note: We talk with Dr. James Cornelius about Mr. Lincoln’s Promissory Note, and answer your questions submitted via facebook.
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Episode 3, Mr. Lincoln’s Quill Pen: We talk with Dr. James Cornelius about our Featured Artifact of the Month, Abraham Lincoln’s Quill Pen. We also ask Dr. Cornelius about Mary Lincoln’s Strawberry dress which will be on display May 6, 7, and 8. Dr. Cornelius also answers your questions submitted via facebook.
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Episode 2, Mr. Lincoln’s Bloody Gloves: We talk with Dr. James Cornelius about our featured artifact of the month: Mr. Lincoln’s Bloody Gloves. We also talk about events surrounding Mr. Lincoln’s assassination, the conspiracy surrounding the death of John Wilkes Booth, and historian Thomas Lowry.
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