Southern Historical Papers Complete 52 Volumes and 2-volume Index For Sale

The Southern Historical Society – 52 Volumes and 2 volumeIndex

Renowned historian Douglas Southall Freeman wrote that S.H. S. P. “Includes more valuable, unused data than any other unofficialrepository of source material on the war between the States. Perhaps mostnotable of all the material…is that covering the Gettysburg controversy.” R. E. LEE. Vol 4, p. 558.

The Southern Historical Society was established byConfederate Major GeneralDabney H. Mauryin1869in NewOrleans, Louisiana. Its primary goal was to collect and preserve archivalmaterials related to the Confederate States of America and the Civil War,including military records, personal accounts, and other historical documents.The society aimed to provide a reliable account of the workings of theConfederate government and the experiences of those involved in the war.

TheSouthern Historical Society Papersconsistof52 volumespublished from1876 to 1959. These volumes includearticles, letters, and reports written by Southern soldiers, officers,politicians, and civilians, documenting their experiences and perspectivesduring the Civil War. The papers cover a wide range of topics, includingbattles, military strategies, and the social and political climate of the time.The first series of volumes (1-49) was published by the Southern HistoricalSociety, while the later volumes (50-52) were published by the VirginiaHistorical Society.

Historical Documentation: They provide valuable insights into the Southern viewpoint of the Civil War, which has often been underrepresented in historical narratives.

• Preservation of Records: The papers help preserve important historical documents that might otherwise have been lost or forgotten.
• Research Resource: They serve as a critical resource for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of the Civil War and its aftermath from a Southern perspective.