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...
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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...
Documentary Relations of the Southwest
The Documentary Relations of the Southwest (DRSW) is a significant archival project that compiles over 1,500 microfilm reels of historical documents, offering a window into the early interactions between European explorers and Indigenous peoples in the American...
On the Plains in ’65: The 6th West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry in the West
On the Plains in '65 is a newly annotated edition of George H. Holliday’s memoir, offering a detailed account of his experiences as a young soldier in the 6th West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War. At just 15 years old, Holliday enlisted in...
Papers of Nathanael Greene
The Papers of General Nathanael Greene is a comprehensive scholarly edition that meticulously documents the life and career of Nathanael Greene, a pivotal figure in the American Revolution. This extensive collection, published by the University of North Carolina...
Naval Documents of the American Revolution
The Naval Documents of the American Revolution is a comprehensive digital archive that compiles primary source materials related to naval operations during the American Revolution. This project provides access to a vast array of documents, including letters,...
Naval War of 1812: A Documentary history
The Naval War of 1812 Publications is a curated collection of scholarly works and primary source materials focusing on naval operations during the War of 1812. Hosted by the U.S. Navy's Naval History and Heritage Command, this resource offers a comprehensive...
Rutgers Oral History Archives
The Rutgers Oral History Archives (ROHA) is a comprehensive digital repository dedicated to preserving and sharing the life stories of New Jersey residents and Rutgers University affiliates. Since its inception in 1994, ROHA has conducted over 1,200 interviews,...
Zebulon Baird Vance Papers
The Zebulon Baird Vance Papers are housed in the North Carolina Digital Collections and encompass a wide range of materials related to Vance's life and career. Vance served as a congressman, governor, and U.S. senator, and his papers include early letters from his...
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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Martin Van Buren and the 250th Anniversary of the United States: A Symposium April 8-10, 2027
On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Papers of Martin Van Buren wants to reflect on...
Documentary Editing as Resistance: A Round Table at NCPH 2027
As a field concerned with making historical evidence both available and accessible, documentary editing has long been understood...
Call for Nominations: The 2026 Lyman H. Butterfield Award
The Lyman H. Butterfield Award Committee seeks nominations for the 2026 award. Since 1985, the Association for Documentary...
New Volume of Collected Letters of Mary Todd Lincoln Underway
A new volume of the Collected Letters of Mary Todd Lincoln is currently underway under the auspices of the Lincoln Studies...
