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The Rolland Center

For Lincoln Research

Welcome to the Rolland Center for Lincoln Research

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Learn From Experts

Learn From Experts

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Today's Hours

Today's Hours

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Current Exhibits

Current Exhibits

Annual and Special Exhibits

About the Collection

About the Collection

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Events & Programs

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Lincoln Collection Items

LATEST NEWS

09/04/24

LATEST NEWS

New Temporary Exhibit Open at The Rolland Center for Lincoln Research

LATEST LORE

10/31/2024

LATEST LORE

Book Review: Delivered Under Fire: Absalom Markland and Freedom’s Mail

LATEST NEWS

11/11/24

LATEST NEWS

2024 Annual McMurtry Lecture

Rolland Center Showcase

McPherson, James M

Tried by war : Abraham Lincoln as commander in chief

Winkler, H. Donald, 1932-

Stealing secrets : how a few daring women deceived generals, impacted battles, and altered the course of the Civil War

The New York Times disunion : modern historians revisit and reconsider the Civil War from Lincoln's election to the Emancipation Proclamation

Robertson, James I., Jr. (James Irvin), 1930-2019

Soldiers Blue and Gray

Foner, Eric

The fiery trial : Abraham Lincoln and American slavery

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900 Library Plaza Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Meet Our Lincoln Librarians

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Jessie Cortesi

Jessie Cortesi holds an MA in History and a MLIS from IUPUI. She stewards the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, curates exhibits for all audiences, offers tours, and creates programming centered on Abraham Lincoln’s life and times. Her first exhibit received a GEMmy Award from the Midwest Travel Journalists Association naming the Rolland Center an outstanding visitor attraction. She was awarded the Lincoln Forum’s 2023 Ross Heller Fellowship, an experience that deepened her passion for the study of the Civil War.

Senior Lincoln Librarian
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Abbie Meek

Abbie Meek is a native of Northeast Indiana with a passion for helping others research and access history. She earned her BA in History from Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne and her Master's in Library and Information Science at IUPUI. While obtaining her bachelor’s degree, she worked at Helmke Library. Since joining the Rolland Center, Abbie has guided tours, curated exhibits, created educational resources, and helped inquiring minds explore the renowned collection to discover Abraham Lincoln's life and times.

Senior Lincoln Librarian
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Sarah Schoolman

Sarah Schoolman holds a BS in Elementary Education from Eureka College and a MS.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Purdue University Fort Wayne. Sarah brings a wealth of experience to her role and a proven track record in teaching upper elementary grades, crafting engaging curriculum, and mentoring both aspiring and current educators. She is a lifelong learner with a passion for sharing the compelling stories of Abraham Lincoln and his contemporaries through the vast resources of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection.

Educational Outreach Coordinator
ACPL The Rolland Collection | Lincoln Collection

Explore the Lincoln Collection

The Center's collections contains more than 30,000 records, including:

  • Photos and albums—Images of life before, during, and after President Lincoln

  • Personal stories—Memoirs, letters, and diaries

  • Published Works—Books, pamphlets, songsters, broadsides and more

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