Abraham Lincoln Collection
One of the most revered Presidents in American History, Abraham Lincoln was a popular figure in old time radio shows. This extensive collection brings together 61 recordings spanning over 30 hours, capturing the legend of the 16th President as dramatized across the golden age of radio. From his humble frontier beginnings and self-education to his leadership through the Civil War and his tragic assassination, Lincoln’s life is explored through a rich tapestry of historical dramas, biographical portraits, and unique radio interpretations.
Collection Highlights
- Multiple portrayals from classic series: Features nearly a dozen episodes of Cavalcade of America dedicated to Lincoln, along with appearances on Mr. President, Hallmark Playhouse, Ford Theater, and the iconic Mercury Theater production from 1938.
- Dramatic accounts of pivotal moments: Includes compelling episodes from You Are There covering both the assassination of Lincoln and the capture of John Wilkes Booth, plus Crime Classics and 13th Juror delving into the assassination plot.
- Rare and unexpected gems: Features a Chase Sanborn Hour from 1931 with Lincoln portrayed as a salesman, Ripley’s Believe It or Not presidential sketches, and even a Suspense episode about the man who went back to save Lincoln.
- Star-studded productions: Notable performances include Henry Fonda in Any Bonds Today and Lux Radio Theater, plus appearances by John Barrymore, Joan Crawford, Bob Hope, and Jimmy Durante woven into Lincoln-themed broadcasts.
Track Listing
Show all 122 tracks (30 hours, 23 min)
- 13 Th Juror 490423 01 John Wilkes Booth
- Academy Award Theater 460710 16 Young Mr. Lincoln
- American Adventure 550922 Ratonlincolnavenue
- Anthology 550213 50 Salute To Lincoln
- Any Bonds Today 420204 Henry Fonda
- Believe It Or Not 470806 063 Presidents
- Big Show 501119 Jimmy Durante Bob Hope
- Bill Stern Sports Newsreel 490617 503 Guest Connie Mack
- Bill Stern Sports Newsreel 500210 536 Guest Bob Feller
- Catholic Hr 430328 13 Judgment Of Nations
- Cavalcade Of America 360212 019 Abraham Lincoln
- Cavalcade Of America 400213 174 Abe Lincoln War Yea
- Cavalcade Of America 400507 186 Nancy Hanks
- Cavalcade Of America 410922 245 Native Land Part 1
- Cavalcade Of America 440207 369 Prologue To Glory
- Cavalcade Of America 441023 406 Girl Lincoln Loved
- Cavalcade Of America 460211 466 Remembered Day
- Cavalcade Of America 480209 554 Mr Lincoln Goes To A Pla
- Cavalcade Of America 481108 585 Garden Key
- Cavalcade Of America 510130 685 Keepsakes
- Cavalcade Of America 510508 699 Duel With Aunt Rebecca
- Chase Sanborn Hour 331231 Salesman
- Columbia Workshop 410713 011 Anne Was An Ordinary Girl
- Columbia Workshop 440321 003 Lonesome Train
- Crime Classics 531209 Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln
- Fmm 580329 1469 Lincoln Valentine Days
- Ford Theater 480208 19 Abe Lincoln In Illinois
- Free Company 410309 Mole On Lincolns Cheek
- Ft 470515 014 Lonely Road
- Ft 550209 407 Sangamo Sage
- Good News 381020 043 W Joan Crawford
- Great Plays 410323 080 American Theatre 192040
- Hallmark Playhouse 490203 033 Abe Lincoln Prairie Y
- Hallmark Playhouse 490203 033 Abe Lincoln Prairie Years
- Hallmark Playhouse 500209 E 075 Lincoln And Baltimore P
- I Spy 580800 Man Who Killed Lincoln
- Its A Crime Mr Collins Pink Lady
- Lux 400422 260 Abe Lincoln In Illinois
- Mccarthy 520212 Favorite Lincoln Quotation
- Mercury Theater 380815 Abraham Lincoln
- Mr President 480111 029 Abraham Lincoln
- Mr President 480725 057 Abraham Lincoln
- Mr President 480919 065 Abraham Lincoln
- Mr President 481031 071 Abraham Lincoln
- Mr President 481128 075 Abraham Lincoln
- Mr President 500122 135 Abraham Lincoln
- Mr President 500219 139 Abraham Lincoln Gettysberg Address
- Mr President 530825 209 Abe Lincoln In Telegraph Offic
- Mysterious Traveler 500207 241 Man Who Tried To Save Lincoln
- Ports Of Call United States Of America
- Readers Digest 470213 50 Counsel Assigned
- Recollections At 30 561107 20 Veterans Day Wars From Past
- Recollections At 30 570213 34 Abraham Lincoln
- Rogers Of Gazette 531111 18 Town Clock
- Rudy Vallee 410102 044 Supporting Cast Rehearsal
- Rudy Vallee Sealtest Show 420319 John Barrymores Last Appear
- Stroke Of Fate 531004 01 Robert E Lee
- Stroke Of Fate 531101 05 Abraham Lincoln
- Suspense 620211 912 Man Who Went Back To Save Lincoln
- You Are There 470707 01 Assassination Of Lincoln
- You Are There 490905 79 Capture Of John Wilkes Booth
- 13 Th Juror 490423 01 John Wilkes Booth
- Academy Award Theater 460710 16 Young Mr. Lincoln
- American Adventure 550922 Ratonlincolnavenue
- Anthology 550213 50 Salute To Lincoln
- Any Bonds Today 420204 Henry Fonda
- Believe It Or Not 470806 063 Presidents
- Big Show 501119 Jimmy Durante Bob Hope
- Bill Stern Sports Newsreel 490617 503 Guest Connie Mack
- Bill Stern Sports Newsreel 500210 536 Guest Bob Feller
- Catholic Hr 430328 13 Judgment Of Nations
- Cavalcade Of America 360212 019 Abraham Lincoln
- Cavalcade Of America 400213 174 Abe Lincoln War Yea
- Cavalcade Of America 400507 186 Nancy Hanks
- Cavalcade Of America 410922 245 Native Land Part 1
- Cavalcade Of America 440207 369 Prologue To Glory
- Cavalcade Of America 441023 406 Girl Lincoln Loved
- Cavalcade Of America 460211 466 Remembered Day
- Cavalcade Of America 480209 554 Mr Lincoln Goes To A Pla
- Cavalcade Of America 481108 585 Garden Key
- Cavalcade Of America 510130 685 Keepsakes
- Cavalcade Of America 510508 699 Duel With Aunt Rebecca
- Chase Sanborn Hour 331231 Salesman
- Columbia Workshop 410713 011 Anne Was An Ordinary Girl
- Columbia Workshop 440321 003 Lonesome Train
- Crime Classics 531209 Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln
- Fmm 580329 1469 Lincoln Valentine Days
- Ford Theater 480208 19 Abe Lincoln In Illinois
- Free Company 410309 Mole On Lincolns Cheek
- Ft 470515 014 Lonely Road
- Ft 550209 407 Sangamo Sage
- Good News 381020 043 W Joan Crawford
- Great Plays 410323 080 American Theatre 192040
- Hallmark Playhouse 490203 033 Abe Lincoln Prairie Y
- Hallmark Playhouse 490203 033 Abe Lincoln Prairie Years
- Hallmark Playhouse 500209 E 075 Lincoln And Baltimore P
- I Spy 580800 Man Who Killed Lincoln
- Its A Crime Mr Collins Pink Lady
- Lux 400422 260 Abe Lincoln In Illinois
- Mccarthy 520212 Favorite Lincoln Quotation
- Mercury Theater 380815 Abraham Lincoln
- Mr President 480111 029 Abraham Lincoln
- Mr President 480725 057 Abraham Lincoln
- Mr President 480919 065 Abraham Lincoln
- Mr President 481031 071 Abraham Lincoln
- Mr President 481128 075 Abraham Lincoln
- Mr President 500122 135 Abraham Lincoln
- Mr President 500219 139 Abraham Lincoln Gettysberg Address
- Mr President 530825 209 Abe Lincoln In Telegraph Offic
- Mysterious Traveler 500207 241 Man Who Tried To Save Lincoln
- Ports Of Call United States Of America
- Readers Digest 470213 50 Counsel Assigned
- Recollections At 30 561107 20 Veterans Day Wars From Past
- Recollections At 30 570213 34 Abraham Lincoln
- Rogers Of Gazette 531111 18 Town Clock
- Rudy Vallee 410102 044 Supporting Cast Rehearsal
- Rudy Vallee Sealtest Show 420319 John Barrymores Last Appear
- Stroke Of Fate 531004 01 Robert E Lee
- Stroke Of Fate 531101 05 Abraham Lincoln
- Suspense 620211 912 Man Who Went Back To Save Lincoln
- You Are There 470707 01 Assassination Of Lincoln
- You Are There 490905 79 Capture Of John Wilkes Booth
