Echoes in the First Person
Echoes in the First Person is a narrative documentary‑editing podcast that restores overlooked historical figures to the center of their own stories through first‑person performance, archival...
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Ruth Henshaw Bascom Diary Transcription Project
In 2027 the Colonial Society of Massachusetts will publish a digital transcription of the Ruth Henshaw Bascom Papers, 1789-1846, transcribed by Mary Eileen Fouratt and edited by Maureen Egan and...
WWII Letters of John and Antoinette Serumgard
I am in possession of my parents' WWII letters, approx. 1200 letters, most in their original envelopes. My father, John Serumgard, from Devils Lake, ND, served in the Army Corps of Engineers in both the European and Asian Pacific theaters 1942-1946. My mother,...
The Papers of Martha Washington
The Martha Washington Papers Project is an initiative aimed at collecting, transcribing, and annotating all existing letters to and from Martha Washington, the wife of George Washington and the first First Lady of the United States. Hosted by the Washington Papers...
The Papers of the Revolutionary Era Pinckney Statesmen
The Pinckney Papers Projects is a scholarly initiative by the University of South Carolina that aims to collect, edit, and publish the personal and public papers of three influential South Carolina statesmen: Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, Thomas Pinckney, and Charles...
Skinner Family Papers
The Skinner Family Papers is a digital archive that documents the lives of the Skinner family, focusing on their experiences during the 18th and 19th centuries. The collection includes letters, diaries, and other personal documents that shed light on the family's...
The Papers of Eliza Lucas Pinckney and Harriott Pinckney Horry
The Papers of Eliza Lucas Pinckney and Harriott Pinckney Horry is a digital documentary edition that preserves and presents the correspondence and writings of two prominent South Carolina women of the 18th century. Eliza Lucas Pinckney was instrumental in the...
In Love and War: The World War II Courtship Letters of a Nisei Couple
In Love and War is a poignant collection of World War II-era courtship letters between a Japanese American couple, providing a personal perspective on the challenges faced by Nisei individuals during the war. The book captures the emotional depth and resilience of the...
The Association for Documentary Editing
The ADE brings historical documents to life by helping editors preserve, interpret, and share important records from the past with the public.
Recent Posts
Call for Proposals: Symposium On Students in Documentary Editing and Recovery Work
Symposium On Students in Documentary Editing and Recovery WorkCall for Proposals | Virtual Symposium | April 16, 2027The...
Passing of John Stagg
The ADE is saddened to learn of the loss of John C. A. Stagg on October 31. John Stagg was hired as editor-in-chief of the...
Passing of Mary Hackett
The ADE is saddened to learn of the loss of Mary Hackett on October 23. Mary Hackett joined the staff of the Papers of James...
Sharon Ritenour Stevens Prize, 2026
The Association for Documentary Editing (ADE) invites applications for its annual prize in honor of Sharon Ritenour Stevens...
