Primary Document Collections in Civil War History

Even though ID Weeks Library has a relatively strong collection in Civil War history, one can never have enough primary sources. Students writing research papers for HIST455 Civil War & Reconstruction may consult the web sites listed below. Remember, the documents listed on these sites may be transcriptions, not digital images. Use them with appropriate caution. This list is by no means exhaustive. If you find a good web site that you think belongs here, please let me know.


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