Papers of John Hancock
The Colonial Society of Massachusetts selected Jeffrey Griffith to curate, transcribe, and publish letters authored and received by John Hancock. In both printed and digital form, over 4,000 letters...
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Documentary History of the Ratification of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights
The Documentary History of the Ratification of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights is a comprehensive digital edition published by the University of Virginia Press. This project collects and...
Salmon P. Chase Papers
The Salmon P. Chase Papers, Volume 1: Journals, 1829–1872 is a comprehensive scholarly edition published by Kent State University Press, documenting the life and career of Salmon P. Chase, a prominent abolitionist, U.S. senator, and Secretary of the Treasury during...
Colonial Records Project of North Carolina
MosaicNC is a digital humanities project developed by the Center for Digital Editing at the University of Virginia. It aims to showcase North Carolina's rich historical resources through interactive exhibits and curated collections. The platform features a range of...
The John Dickinson Writings Project
The John Dickinson Writings Project, directed by Dr. Jane E. Calvert, is dedicated to collecting, editing, and publishing the writings of John Dickinson, an influential Founding Father of the United States. The project aims to provide comprehensive access to...
Documentary History of the First Federal Congress
The First Federal Congress Project (FFCP), based at George Washington University, is a scholarly initiative dedicated to documenting the inaugural session of the U.S. Congress from 1789 to 1791. This project aims to provide a comprehensive record of the legislative...
Papers of James Iredell, Sr.
The Papers of James Iredell, Vol. 1 is a scholarly edition published by the North Carolina Digital Collections, focusing on the early years (1767–1777) of James Iredell, a prominent figure in colonial and early American history. Iredell served as an associate justice...
Freedmen and Southern Society Project
The Freedmen and Southern Society Project, established in 1976 at the University of Maryland, produces a documentary history of emancipation during the Civil War and early Reconstruction (1861–1867) through firsthand voices of freed African‑Americans, former...
Clarence Mitchell, Jr. Papers
The Papers of Clarence Mitchell, Jr. is an extensive documentary editing project focused on the legacy of Clarence M. Mitchell Jr., often referred to as “the 101st U.S. Senator.” Mitchell served as the chief lobbyist for the NAACP from the 1940s through the 1970s,...
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.
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Scholarly Editing Micro-edition Wins Richard Deswarte Prize in Digital History
Congratulations to Alan Galey, Ellen Forget, Brendan Allen, and Raffaele Viglianti,* who have been named the recipients of the...
Archives and Resistance: A Virtual Symposium on Digital Preservation and Publication in the Context of African, African American, and Diaspora Studies
Archives and Resistance: A Virtual Symposium on Digital Preservation and Publication in the Context of African, African...
Model Editions Partnership
Dear ADE Community, The ADE leadership has received an inquiry about whether members of the community still use the website of...
ADE Quarterly Members’ Forum: Funding of Editing and Recovery Projects
The Association for Documentary Editing will host a virtual member forum on Wednesday, October 21, at 1–2 PM EDT (UTC–4), on the...
