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The Papers of Martin Van Buren is a joint digital/print project that is making accessible approximately 13,000 documents belonging to the eighth president. By transcribing Van Buren’s papers, including his letters, speeches, notes, and miscellaneous material, this project is providing fresh insight into the founding of the Democratic party, the evolution of formal politics between the War of 1812 and the Civil War, and the changes in political culture that occurred during Van Buren’s lifetime. Additionally, it is helping scholars, students, and the public understand the maturation of United States politics during the nation's early development.
Subjects or Themes
Presidents
Project Language(s)
English
Time Period
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Content Type
Text
Target Audience(s)
Creators
Mark R. Cheathem, Project Director
James Bradley, Co-Editor
Andrew Wiley, Associate Editor
Katie Hatton, Assistant Editor
Katie Blizzard, Research Editor
Erica Cavanaugh, Research Editor
James Bradley, Co-Editor
Andrew Wiley, Associate Editor
Katie Hatton, Assistant Editor
Katie Blizzard, Research Editor
Erica Cavanaugh, Research Editor
Year(s)
2015
Host Institution / Affiliation / Project Location
Cumberland University
Software Employed
Labor and Support
Project Cost
Partnerships, funding sources, or grant-funding acknowledgement
National Historical Publications and Records Commission
Center for Digital Editing, University of Virginia