James Edward Lincoln Collection, 1981-1997

Access and use

Location of collection:
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
200 Second Street, NE
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (434) 296-1492

Summary

Extent:
.3 (linear ft.)
Creator:
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains correspondence and some memorabilia.

Biographical / historical:

James (Jim) Edward Lincoln was born in Juneau, Alaska on June 21, 1898. The correspondence suggests that he came to live in Charlottesville late in his life. He was an artist and had connections with some artists and galleries. He was in his late 90s when he died.

Acquisition information:
ACHS does not have information related to the provenance of this collection.
Arrangement:

Box 1

f. 1: Personal information

f. 2: From Randi Hvatum to Jim Lincoln, 1990-1997

f. 3: From the Zatanias to James Lincoln, 1990-1997

f. 4: Incoming correspondence, 1990-1997

f. 5: Incoming correspondence, 1981, 1988, 1990-1996

f. 6: To Uncle Jim from Harriett [Benaware], Terry, Berna, Julie, and Bob, 1990-1997

f. 7: To Jim Lincoln from Justina Ortlieb, 1990-1997

f. 8: Memorabilia: photos, cards, tickets

f. 9: Sketches

f. 10: Charlottesville Friends Meeting - calendar and members list, 1992

Physical location:
Archive Room Shelves
Physical description:
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Indexed terms

Subjects:
Personal correspondence