Resources

The following is a list of a few resources researched by the members of Berdan's Aide Society, past and present.  More information is being published each day so lease check back for updates to this list.

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). 

General Research regarding Women's Roles

• 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 Magazine
• 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.

Nursing

• 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.