A representative for a consortium led by the Library of Congress, considered a main rival for the collection, told The (Springfield) State Journal-Register on Tuesday the group is not a finalist.
The foundation has remained secretive about the finalist list, but representatives of the Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum have confirmed that Springfield remains in the running, as is an Indiana-based group of historical organizations.
The collection includes photographs from the 19th century and hundreds of Lincoln manuscripts, including a copy of the Emancipation Proclamation.
