JOURNAL ARTICLE

How History Works: Advice and Anecdotes from the Archives.

  • Published In: Reviews in American History, 2025, v. 53, n. 1. P. 101 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Spillman, Scott 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "How History Works: Advice and Anecdotes from the Archives" delves into the experiences of historians, particularly focusing on the study of slavery in the United States. It explores the challenges faced by historians in conducting research, teaching, and writing, drawing insights from the correspondence and archives of influential historians like Moses Finley, C. Vann Woodward, and David Brion Davis. The text also reflects on the evolution of the historical profession, highlighting issues of diversity, pedagogy, and the struggles faced by scholars in completing monumental works like David Brion Davis's Problem of Slavery trilogy. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Reviews in American History. 2025/03, Vol. 53, Issue 1, p101
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0048-7511
  • DOI:10.1353/rah.2025.a955280
  • Accession Number:184131832
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