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Civil War Governors of Kentucky

The Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary Edition allows you to reconstruct the lost lives and voices of tens of thousands of Kentuckians who interacted with the Office of the Governor during the Civil War years – from generals and politicians (of course), to prostitutes and plantation mistresses, free African American professionals and “contraband” refugees.

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Email Dr. Charles Welsko to schedule an interview about the work of the CWGK.