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The Society of Nineteenth Century Historians invites scholars of 19th century media history to join us for our signature event, the 33rd annual Sachsman Symposium on the 19th Century Press, to be held Nov. 13-15, 2025, at Augusta University.
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Registration for the 2025 Sachsman Symposium Now Open
The Society of Nineteenth Century Historians invites you to register for the 33rd Annual Sachsman Symposium on the Nineteenth Century Press set for the campus of Augusta University in Augusta, Georgia, November 13-15, 2025. The conference schedule includes three days of outstanding scholarly presentations…
Announcement of 2025 Elections for the Board of the Society of Nineteenth Century Historians
According to the Society of Nineteenth Century Historians’ Constitution, elections for the Board will take place in the following manner: The election of new officers will be announced 60 days before the annual Sachsman Symposium on the Nineteenth Century Press opens through an email…
Symposium renamed in honor of Dr. David Sachsman
The Symposium on the 19th Century Press, the Civil War, and Free Expression will be renamed in honor of its founder and tireless advocate, the late Dr. David Sachsman, the Society of Nineteenth Century Historians announced Nov. 8, 2024. Beginning in 2025, the conference…
Hazel Dicken-Garcia Lecturer Announced for 33rd Annual Conference
The Society of Nineteenth Century Historians is pleased to announce that Dr. Angela M. Zombek, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History, Civil War Era at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, will deliver the Hazel Dicken-Garcia annual address at the 33rd annual Sachsman Symposium…
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The Society of Nineteenth Century Historians welcomes academics, independent researchers and all those interested in 19th century media history. Membership provides access to publication opportunities and free registration to the annual Sachsman Symposium on the 19th Century Press.
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The Society of Nineteenth Century Historians pursues scholarship in 19th century media history. Join us Nov. 13-15, 2025, for our signature event, the Sachsman Symposium on the Nineteenth Century Press, now in its 33rd year.