Lincoln Essay Contest: To Increase Knowledge And Admiration Of Lincoln Among School Children In The United States -

Springfield, IL: Illinois Watch Company. Very Good; Owner notes on half-title.. [1924]. Ephemera. Light green stapled wraps with gold debossed image of Lincoln medallion on front and rear wraps. Measures 5.5 x 4.5 inches. Several photos. Laid in is printed postpaid postcard to Illinois Watch Company and folded printed form letter from the Company to High Schools briefly outlining the essay contest. Housed in original stamped letter from the Company to the Principal of Yarmouth High School, Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts. The Company proposed to send a medallion to each participating high school for the student winner of an essay contest focused on the life and character of President Abraham Lincoln. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 24 pages .