State Secession Debates, 1859-1862.
- Location: McKeldin Library
Location Code & Call Number: Microfilm JK9671.S8 - 19 Reels.
Description
This collection contains journals, messages, acts and proclamations of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. The documents were critical to the states' decision whether or not to secede from the Union.
The documents were filmed alphabetically by state, then, for the most part, chronologically under the entry for each state. The items listed in the guide are annotated. There is no reel guide; however, the names of the states are listed on the appropriate reel boxes.
The original manuscripts are held by the Library of Congress and the Boston Anthenaem.
Index/Guide
The following source provides more detailed information about the contents of each microfilm reel in the collection:- REF JK9671.S81
- State Secession Debates, 1859-1862: Guide to the Microfilm Collection.
