Suggested Databases
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Civil War Primary Source Documents This link opens in a new window
“Drawn from the holdings of the New-York Historical Society, this database contains letters, diaries, administrative records, photographs and illustrations relating to the Civil War. Presents both Northern and Southern perspectives. Highlights include soldiers’ diaries chronicling daily life and experiences as prisoners of war, Union Defence Committee records, and Confederate Army records.” (Ebsco). 1861-1865
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Sample SearchLink to database results when searching for diaries or personal narratives in the database.
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HathiTrust Digital Library This link opens in a new window
A digital collective of books and journals from numerous academic and research libraries around the world.
