Background
Temple, Wayne Calhoun was born on February 5, 1924 in near Richwood, Ohio, United States. Son of Howard M. and Ruby March (Calhoun) Temple.
(This 48-page volume, written by a noted Lincoln authority...)
This 48-page volume, written by a noted Lincoln authority, describes the people who came in contact with Abraham Lincoln during his days in Springfield, IL. The St. Nicholas Hotel, which still stands in Springfield, was a spot for both socializing and deal-making. Published in 1968.
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Abraham Lincoln From Skeptic to Prophet is considered a classic work on the spiritual and religious views of the 16th President, and stands the test of time.
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(For over twenty years, the author has searched to find co...)
For over twenty years, the author has searched to find conclusive evidence showing that Page Eaton actually helped to construct the house later purchased by the Lincoln's in Springfield, Ill. His determined efforts have proven successful. In the process, he has discovered other workmen who labored in the Lincoln home from time to time.
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Temple, Wayne Calhoun was born on February 5, 1924 in near Richwood, Ohio, United States. Son of Howard M. and Ruby March (Calhoun) Temple.
AB cum laude, University of Illinois, 1949; AM, University of Illinois, 1951; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, 1956; Lincoln Diploma Honor, Lincoln Memorial U., Harrogate, Tennessee, 1963.
Research assistant history, University of Illinois, 1949-1953;
teaching assistant, University of Illinois, 1953-1954;
curator ethnohistory, Illinois State Museum, 1954-1958;
editor-in-chief, Lincoln Herald, Lincoln Memorial U., 1958-1973;
associate editor, Lincoln Herald, Lincoln Memorial U., since 1973;
also director department Lincolniana, director university press, John Wingate Weeks professor of history, Lincoln Herald, Lincoln Memorial U., 1958-1964;
with, Illinois State Archives, since 1964;
now chief deputy director, Illinois State Archives. Lecturer United States Military Academy, 1975. Secretary-treasurer National Lincoln-Civil War Council, 1958-1964.
Member bibliography committee Lincoln Lore, since 1958. Honorary member Lincoln Sesquicentennial Commission, 1959-1960. Advisory council United States Civil War Centennial Commission, 1960-1966.
Major Civil War Press Corps, since 1962. President Midwest Conference Masonic Education, 1985.
(For over twenty years, the author has searched to find co...)
(Abraham Lincoln From Skeptic to Prophet is considered a c...)
(This 48-page volume, written by a noted Lincoln authority...)
(All about Lincoln's religious and spiritual beliefs.)
(Revised Edition. Still the only full history of those who...)
Sponsor Abraham Lincoln Bay, Washington National Cathedral. Member Illinois State Flag Commission, since 1969. Trustee, regent Lincoln Academy Illinois, 1970-1982, Bicentennial Order Lincoln, 2009.
Board governors St. Louis unit Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children, 1975-1981. Commissioning committee, honorary crew member and plank owner United States Ship Springfield submarine, since 1990. Honorary crew member United States Ship Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, since 1989.
With United States Army, 1943-1946, general Reserve (retired). Fellow Royal Society Arts (life). Member National Rifle Association, Knight Templar (Red Cross Constantine), Lincoln Group District of Columbia (honorary), University Illinois Alumni Association, Illinois State History Society, Board of Advisors, The Lincoln Forum, Illinois Professional Land Surveyors Association, Illinois State Dental Society (citation plague 1966), Reserve Officers Association, Lincoln Fellowship of Wisconsin, Iron Brigade Association (honorary life), Military Order Loyal Legion United States (honorary companion), Military Order Foreign Wars United States, Army and Navy Union, Masons (33 degree, Meritorious Service award, grand representative from Grand Lodge of Colorado), Shriners, Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Alpha, Phi Alpha Theta (Scholarship Key award), Chi Gamma Iota, Phi Beta Kappa, Tau Kappa Alpha, Alpha Psi Omega, Sigma Pi Beta (Headmaster), Sigma Tau Delta (Gold Honor Key award for editorial writing), Zeta Psi.
Married Lois Marjorie Bridges, September 22, 1956 (deceased April 1978). Married Sunderine Wilson, April 9, 1979. 2 stepsons, James C. Mohn, Randy E. Mohn.