Elizabeth Keckley's "Behind the Scenes at the Lincoln White House

[Thomas Kearney]

Not much is known about Lizzie Keckley or who she was. I am currently reading her autobiography "Behind The Scenes" where you can learn about Keckley's early life, including how she was flogged by her master at age four for dropping the newest addition to his family, her struggle to gain her freedom while living as a slave in St. Louis, and some surprising facts, like the fact she worked as a dressmaker for Varina Davis. "Behind The Scenes" is a must have item for your Lincolniana collection!