[Genealib] Civil War Periodicals

[Susan Scouras]

Our two Civil War historians read both, as well as "America's Civil War"
and "North and South." One prefers "Blue and Gray" and the other prefers
"Civil War Times." The West Virginia Archives and History Library
subscribes to all four, since our collection has a heavy Civil War
emphasis.  

"Blue and Gray" is popular with Civil War buffs, according to the first
staff member, and includes theme issues, with more detail on specific
battles, tourist-type guides and suggested travel, etc.  "Civil War
Times," in the opinion of my second staff member, gives a more balanced
perspective on the war, includes more social history about slavery,
women's participation, etc., and less battle detail. "North and South"
usually has good maps.

Hope this helps.

Susan Scouras
Librarian
WV Archives and History Library
The Cultural Center
1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Charleston, WV  25305-0300
(304) 558-0230, Ext. 742
 


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[mailto:genealib-bounces at mailman.acomp.usf.edu] On Behalf Of Mary K.
Mannix
Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 1:40 PM
To: Librarians Serving Genealogists
Subject: [Genealib] Civil War Periodicals
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Hello All, This is not necessarily genealogy related, but it isn't NOT,
in some ways.  Please forgive me if it is outside our sphere, you all
are just a group of people who's judgment I respect.  [Read: Agree
With:)] My materials management department is looking to purchase
another popular Civil War magazine.  We presently get "Civil War Times".
They are looking at "Blue and Gray".  Does anyone get a Civil War
magazine that they especially like and if so what?  Got any opinions
about "Blue and Gray"? Any insight appreciated. Sorry if this is too off
track. :) Mary

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Mary K. Mannix
Maryland Room Manager
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Frederick County Public Libraries
Frederick, MD
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