"Interview with Mr. Medill"
File — Box: 1A, Folder: 2.1
Scope and Contents
Chiefly concerning the first two of the Lincoln-Douglas debates (at Ottawa, Ill., 1858-08-21, and Freeport, Ill., 1858-08-27). As told here, Lincoln's answer to Douglas' questions about slavery (answers with which Medill did not agree) earned Douglas re-election to the Senate in 1858, but lost him the Presidency in 1860.
Dates
- 1846 - 1910
Creator
- From the Collection: Patterson, Eleanor Medill, 1881-1948 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations.
Extent
From the Collection: 17 Boxes
Language of Materials
English
Library Details
Part of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Deering Library, Level 3
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635
specialcollections@northwestern.edu
Deering Library, Level 3
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635
specialcollections@northwestern.edu