American Civil War: Letters and Diaries 
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Description: The collection includes approximately 100,000 pages of published memoirs, letters and diaries from people living in the civil war era. Included are the writings of politicians, generals, slaves, landowners, farmers, seaman, wives, and even spies. The letters and diaries are by the famous and the unknown, giving not only both the Northern and Southern perspectives, but those of foreign observers also. The materials originate from all regions of the country and are from people who played a variety of roles. Using a thesaurus of Civil War terms, researchers can quickly find references to individuals, battles, theaters of war, and activities. More than 1,000 biographies enhances the use of the database.
Coverage: 1855-1875
Subject(s)
History, Genealogy & Archives
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