Letters to the Editor
schools , ensuring portraits of Confederate leaders were hung , and holding essay contests and photo opportunities at memorial dedications .
For more information on the efforts of the Daughters of the Confederacy , I recommend “ Dixie ’ s Daughters ” by Karen L . Cox .
For more information on the reasons for the secession itself , there are many great books out there . One that I find useful is “ Apostles of Disunion ” by Charles B . Dew .
Thanks again , Saber and Scroll Team
Dear Editor ,
As both a reader and having contributed to the Saber and Scroll Journal , I wanted to take the time to commend the staff on the excellent work that is obviously done to put this journal together . I became familiar with the journal in 2013 when I began my education at American Public University and became involved in the Saber & Scroll History Club . Since then , I have witnessed the growth of the journal from a school publication to its successful move to Westphalia .
This journal offers an opportunity for some students and alumni to have their first taste of being published . This journal gives the authors the experience of going through the process of being published , from submitting your work and being selected , to the editing process , to getting to see the final piece in the journal . There is such a sense of accomplishment to see your work in this journal ! It also affords the authors the opportunity to have their work reach a wider audience .
If I had to offer any critique , it would be that in this time of racial reckoning in this country , I think it would be nice to see more articles that highlight people of color , whether it be the authors or the subjects . Of course , I understand that it is predicated upon the material submitted to the journal !
I always look forward to the newest edition of the journal and I cannot wait to see what new stories have been told in the next issue !
Sincerely , Deanna Simmons
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