The Civil War Governors of Kentucky is a digital documentary edition hosted by the Kentucky Historical Society, aiming to reconstruct the lives and voices of Kentuckians during the Civil War era. The project focuses on the correspondence and records of Kentucky’s five wartime governors—three Unionists and two Confederates—spanning from Lincoln’s election in 1860 to the abolition of slavery in 1865. By digitizing and annotating these documents, the project provides a nuanced understanding of the state’s political, social, and military dynamics during a pivotal period in American history. The Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary Edition is freely accessible online, offering researchers and the public valuable primary sources for study and analysis.
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