Historian moves on...leaves mark

Posted January 27th, 2006 at 05:06 AM by Jason Barickman
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Richard Norton Smith is both witty and a historian…too often an uncommon match. 

Kudos to Blagojevich, Edgar, Durbin, Steve Neal and all the others involved in bringing Richard Norton Smith to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield.  It’s a shame to see him leave, but his time in Springfield was well worth it.  I hope Blagojevich appoints an equally qualified and respected successor.

If you haven’t been to Springfield to visit the library, it’s a must see.

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On January 27th, 2006 at 02:46 PM, Speedy (not verified) said:

>If you haven't been to Springfield to visit the library, it's a must see.

I should hope so, it cost $145 million.

Anyone know how much a year it costs the taxpayers to run this library? Or is this a patronage thing, too?