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Lincoln, Slavery, and the Problem of Emancipation Lecture

Luke E. Harlow, professor of history at Oakland University, will explore Abraham Lincoln's evolving opinion on the slavery question over the course of the Civil War. Beginning at 6:00pm, collector Thomas Gordon will  have original Lincoln memorabilia on display. Featured will be mourning ribbons, political items, and Lincoln prints.

Also available to view will be the traveling exhibition “Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War, which we are hosting at the library until April 13th.

**Lincoln: the Constitution and the Civil War was organized by the National Constitution Center and the American Library Association and has been made
possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities. **

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