Bonnets & Bullets: The Nancy Hart Militia

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dc.contributor.advisorMoore, Peter
dc.contributor.authorRussell-Adams, Krista M.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberWooster, Robert
dc.contributor.committeeMemberRobinson, Beth
dc.creator.orcidhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-0906-8186
dc.date.accessioned2023-08-07T20:01:54Z
dc.date.available2023-08-07T20:01:54Z
dc.date.issued2023-05
dc.descriptionA Thesis Submitted In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of MASTER OF ARTS in History from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
dc.description.abstractFor the entirety of the Civil War, a group of elite Southern women from LaGrange, Georgia, formed the only all-female militia ever to have existed in the United States. Known locally as the Nancy Hart Militia, these young women prepared to defend their town, showcasing their determination to protect the home-front and preserve their personal honor while men were away fighting. This thesis explores this little-known group of women, challenging the stereotypes of proper Southern belles and considers their motivations and experiences within the context of antebellum, wartime, and postbellum eras. Using historical records and personal accounts, this study traces the formation of the Nancy Hart Militia, examines their cultural expectations, and analyzes their legacy as they faded into local lore rather than gaining recognition in American history. Ultimately, this thesis argues that in subtly defying societal norms, the Nancies inadvertently created a new space for themselves to challenge gender roles and redefine and defend their honor in the face of danger.
dc.description.collegeCollege of Liberal Arts
dc.description.departmentHistory
dc.format.extent162 pages
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1969.6/96903
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
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dc.subjectCivil Waren_US
dc.subjectGeorgiaen_US
dc.subjectNancy Hart Militiaen_US
dc.subjectNancy Hartsen_US
dc.subjectsouthern womenen_US
dc.titleBonnets & Bullets: The Nancy Hart Militiaen_US
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dc.type.genreThesis
dc.type.genreThesisen_US
thesis.degree.disciplineHistoryen_US
thesis.degree.grantorTexas A & M University--Corpus Christi
thesis.degree.grantorTexas A & M University--Corpus Christien_US
thesis.degree.levelMastersen_US
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Artsen_US

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