The Rolland Center
For Lincoln Research
Welcome to the Rolland Center for Lincoln Research
The center is free and open 7 days a week
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Events & Programs
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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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Meet Our Lincoln Librarians
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
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.