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The Papers of Martin Van Buren is a joint digital/print project that will make accessible approximately 13,000 documents belonging to the eighth president. The editors expect to make Van Buren’s papers available in at least two ways:

1. The freely accessible website hosted at VanBurenPapers.org. When completed, this website will contain Van Buren’s transcribed papers. While the project is ongoing, the editors will periodically update the website when each series of documents is completed.
2. A four-volume print edition of Van Buren’s most important political documents. The University of Tennessee Press will publish this edition.

By transcribing Van Buren’s papers, including his letters, speeches, notes, and miscellaneous material, this project will provide fresh insight into the founding of the Democratic party, the evolution of formal politics between the War of 1812 and the Civil War, and the changes in political culture that occurred during Van Buren’s lifetime. Additionally, it will help scholars, students, and the public understand the maturation of United States politics during the nation's early development.

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