CLARKSVILLE, TN – Dr. Minoa D. Uffelman, a professor of history at Austin Peay State University (APSU), recently unveiled her latest literary contribution, “Sarah Kennedy Letters: Life under Occupation in the Upper South,” which she co-edited with Phyllis Smith and Dr. Ellen Kanervo. This work delves into the personal experiences of Sarah Kennedy, a slave-owning wife and mother, as she navigated the challenges of the Civil War while her husband, D.N. Kennedy, served in the Confederate Treasury Department.
The narrative focuses on the Kennedy family’s journey, offering a perspective on the struggles faced by families in the Upper South during this period in American history.
Uffelman was interviewed on WSMV 4 Nashville and was a guest on Civil War Talk Radio on Voice of America. Uffelman’s episode can be accessed at voiceamerica.com.
“Sarah Kennedy Letters: Life under Occupation in the Upper South” is available for purchase at the Barnes and Noble Austin Peay Bookstore, Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center, the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center and Amazon.
Over the last few months, Uffelman has hosted numerous book talks. She is also available for private events, book signings and author events and can be reached at uffelmanm@apsu.edu or 931-221-7704.