Berdan's Aide Society

researched by the members of Berdan's Aide Society, past and present

Compiled by Danielle Vance
(c)2008 Danielle Vance

Dancing & Etiquette

Martine, Louis.  Civil War Era Etiquette: Martine's Handbook & Vulgarisms in Conversation.  Mendocino, CA: R.L. Shep, 1988.

Hartley, Florence.  Ladies' Book of Etiquette, Fashion and Manual of Politeness.  A complete Handbook for the Use of the Lady in Polite Society.  Boston: J.S. Locke & Company, 1860.

Mehaffey, Karen Rae.  The Genteel State, Victorian Manners and the Civil War.  Citizen's Companion Magazine, 1994.

Shafer, Daniel R.  Secrets of Life Unveiled (pages 103-105 - Handkerchief, Glove, Fan and Parasol Flirtations).  Baltimore, 1877.

Hillgrove, Thomas.  Hillgrove's Ball Room Guide: A Complete Practical Guide to the Art of Dancing.  New York: DaCapo Press, 1982 (reprint from 1864).

Dunn, Margaret (Peggy).  Mrs. Lady President and the Women of Washington Society.  Springfield, IL: History on Fire, 2005.

Massey, Mary Elizabeth.  Women in the Civil War (reprint of Bonnet Brigades).  University of Nebraska, 1994.

Fashion

Harpers Weekly

Peterson's Magazine

Godey's Ladies Book

Leslie's Home Journal

Cashin, Marilynn A.  A Moment in Time: Images of Victorian Fashions from the Mid-1800's.  New Jersey:  MAC Publications, 1992.

York, K.A.  Civil War Ladies Sketchbook, Vol 1 - 4.  Illinois:  House of York, 1980.

Tierney, Tom.  Abraham Lincoln and His Family Paper Dolls in Full Color.  New York: Dover Publications, 1989.

Shep, R.L.  Civil War Ladies: Fashions and Needle-Arts of the Early 1860's.  California: R.L. Shep, 1987.

Sun, Ming-Ju.  Godey's Fashions Paper Dolls 1860-1879.  New York: Dover Publications, 2004.

Leisch, Juanita.  Who Wore What?.  Pennsylvania: Thomas Publications, 1995.

Blum, Stella.  Fashions and Cosutmes from Godey's Lady's Book.  New York: Dover Publications, 1985.

Marsh, Heidi.  Wedding Suggestions of the Era of the Hoop.  California:  Heidi Marsh, 1992.

Alcott, Louisa May.  Hospital Sketches.  Boston: J. Redpath, 1863.

Larson, Rebecca D.  White Roses: Stories of Civil War Nurses.  Gettysburg, PA: Thomas Publications, 1997.

Suffrage

Ward, Geoffrey C. & Burns, Ken.  Not for Ourselves Alone: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony.  New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1999.

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