East, Ernest E. (Ernest Edward), 1885-1960

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Lincoln scholar. Prolific author of articles about Lincoln and many other aspects of Illinois history.

Archival Asst. at the Illinois State Archives. Longtime director of the Illinois State Historical Society (President, 1944-45). President of the Sons of the American Revolution. Wrote for Springfield and Peoria newspapers.

From the description of Papers, [ca. 1934]-1960. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 39312594

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Birth 1885

Death 1960

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