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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Welcome to “Stories from the Vault” the official podcast of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Each month we’ll be bringing you stories and insights about the artifacts, events, and life of our nation’s sixteenth President.

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