Scope and Contents Paludan, Professor of History and holder of the Naomi Lynn Distinguished Chair of Lincoln Studies at the University of Illinois at Springfield (2001-07), recalls his family background, childhood in Canada, Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Glendale California; his early schooling; his parents’ divorce and visits to his father and his mother’s relatives; studies, social activities, sports and friends at Glendale High School; life as a student at Occidental College and his growing interest in history;...

Scope and Contents The bulk of the collection relates to Paludan’s scholarly and teaching responsibilities, and contains research, article and chapter drafts, lecture notes and graphics, syllabi, assignment prompts, correspondence, and related materials. This collection is divided into five series: American Civil War, General History, Courses Taught, General Work Files, and Digital Family Photos. Series I: American Civil War, 1772-2007 contains material relating to the American Civil War,...