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Lincoln Corners are special collections of information about the United States of
America that are provided to state libraries in various provinces of Malaysia
to better inform the public in those provinces about American business and
educational opportunities, U.S. history and culture, travel tips, and other
topics to promote mutual understanding and stronger ties between the United
States and Malaysia. Why
is it called a Corner? The
U.S. Embassy seeks to work in partnership with State Libraries in Malaysia,
taking only a small corner of their existing facilities to provide
additional information about the United States of America. This will be, in
every respect, a two-way partnership. The Lincoln Resource Center will work
together with each State Library to ensure that materials provided are
appropriate for and responsive to the needs to the State Library audiences. Why was Lincoln’s name used for these Corners? Abraham Lincoln
was the first U.S. President to correspond with a ruler in Southeast Asia (he
discussed a proposed gift of elephants offered to America by the King of
Thailand) but, more importantly, the library at the U.S. Embassy in Kuala
Lumpur is named the Lincoln Resource Center. The Lincoln Corners carry the same
name to demonstrate that there will be an ongoing, mutually-beneficial
relationship between State Libraries and the Lincoln Resource Center, to help
the Embassy’s vast book and information resources reach out to every
province. Where to find Lincoln Corners ? Melaka ˝ Sabah ˝ Sarawak ˝ Terengganu ˝ Kuala Lumpur ˝ Kedah˝ Kelantan Lincoln
Resource Center: U.S. Embassy, Public Affairs, 376 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel: 6 03
2168 5000 Fax: 6 03 2168 4913 Email: lrckl@po.jaring.my Disclaimer: This site is produced and maintained by
the Lincoln Resource Center. Links to other Internet sites should not be
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