Nast, T. (1882) Innocence abroad in search of a copyright / Th. Nast. , 1882. Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2013650190/ .
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The image and text below were taken from the Bibliographic page for the primary source titled, "Abraham Lincoln, Republican candidate for president of the United States." The information about the source is followed by a link that will take you to the Rights and Access page. You will find the phrase No Known Restriction for primary sources that are in the Public Domain. The citation link will display citations in the Chicago, APA and MLA styles. The APA citation for the image below is:
Baker & Godwin, E. (ca. 1860) Abraham Lincoln, Republican candidate for president of the United States. , ca. 1860. [New York: Published and for sale by Baker & Godwin, Tribune Buildings, N.Y] [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2003689297/ .
Title
Abraham Lincoln, Republican candidate for president of the United States
Summary: A print for a large campaign banner or poster for Republican presidential candidate Abraham Lincoln. It features a central roundel with a bust portrait of the candidate, flanked by standing deities Justice and Liberty. Justice (left) holds scales and a sword, while Liberty (right) holds the Constitution and a staff with Phrygian cap.
Contributor Names: Baker & Godwin, engraver
Created / Published:[New York] : Published and for sale by Baker & Godwin, Tribune Buildings, N.Y., c1860.
Rights Advisory: No known restrictions on publication.
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The short video, Copyright Quick Check will introduce you to Section 110 of the copyright statute which offers educators latitude in using materials during face-to-face teaching activities. (2:13) Transcript
Select one Primary Source at the Library of Congress and use it to answer these questions about copyright and Fair Use.