Bibliography: Jackson, Rachel
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TitleAuthorYearPublisher/PublicationNotes
American First LadiesWatson, Robert P., ed.2006Pasadena, CA: Salem Press 
American National BiographyCarnes, Mark C., and John A. Garraty, eds.1999New York: Oxford University PressThe American National Biography was originally published in 24 volumes. It is updated semi-annually. The print edition contains biographies of Americans who died before 1955. The on-line, subscription version contains those who died after 1955.
* America’s First Families: An Inside View of 200 Years of Private Life in the White HouseAnthony, Carl Sferrazza2000New York: Touchstone 
America’s First Ladies: Ohio Library was Established in 1997 in Their HonorWadley, Carma2007Deseret Morning News 19 February 2007Article celebrates the tenth anniversary of the National First Ladies Library and includes a quiz on the subject of First Ladies.
* An Amiable Woman, Rachel JacksonCruse, Katherine W1994Nashville, TN: The Ladies’ Hermitage Association 
* Andrew and Rachel JacksonRobbins, Peggy1977American History Illustrated. 12.5  
* Andrew and Rachel JacksonStone, Irving1989Pleasantville, NY: Reader’s Digest Fund for the BlindIn the series, “Reader’s Digest Great Biographies in Large Type.”
Andrew JacksonRemini, Robert V.1998Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University PressExplores the relationship between Rachel and Andrew Jackson, particularly their courtship and the controversies surrounding their wedding.
Andrew Jackson: His Life and TimesBrands, H. W.2005New York: DoubledayPlaces Rachel Jackson at the center of Andrew Jackson’s life and explores his self-proclaimed role as her protector from criticism created by their elopement and their marriage.
* Andrew Jackson: An Epic in HomespunJohnson, Gerald W1927New York: Minton Balch and Company 
Andrew Jackson and Early Tennessee History. 2 volsHeiskell, S.G1918Nashville, TN: Ambrose PrintingVolume 1, chapter 21 and volume 2, chapter 11, are about Rachel Jackson.
Andrew Jackson and PensacolaMcGovern, James R1974Pensacola, FL: Department of History, University of West Florida 
Andrew Jackson and Pensacola: A Commemorative Volume Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Transfer of Spanish West Florida to the United StatesMcGovern, James R1971Pensacola, FL: Jackson Day Sesquicentennial Committee of the City of Pensacola, Florida 
* Andrew Jackson and the Cause of American Empire, 1767-1821Remini, Robert Vincent1977New York: Harper and RowProvides the most objective presentation of Rachel Jackson’s bigamy.
* Andrew Jackson, The Border CaptainJames, Marquis1933Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill 
* Andrew Jackson’s HermitageCaldwell, Mary French1933Nashville, TN: Ladies’ Hermitage Association 
Andrew Jackson’s HonorWyatt-Brown, Bertram1997Journal of the Early Republic. 17.1 Spring 
Andrew Jackson’s Old Home 1887New York Times 16 FebruaryThe Hermitage given to the United States as a soldiers’ retirement home, but Sarah Jackson to live there until she dies.
* Atkins. Emily Donelson of TennesseeBurke, Pauline Wilcox, and Jonathan M2001Knoxville: University of Tennessee Press 
The Autobiography of Peggy Eaton, with a preface by Charles DeemsEaton, Peggy1932New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons 
The Biography Channel Website: Rachel Jackson    : Biography A page of the Biography Channel website providing a bit of information regarding Rachel Jackson. The web page can be found here: http://www.biography.com/people/rachel-jackson-39487
Celebrating Women: History, Biographies, and MuseumsByerly, Greg, and Carolyn Brodie2005Library Media Activities Monthly April 2005Reviews of websites containing information about the First Ladies, including the National First Ladies Library.
Congress Clears Dollar Coin BillHiga, Liriel2005CQ Weekly 26 December 2005House of Representatives passes bill which would allow the Treasury to mint $10 coins with images of First Ladies.
* Dames and Daughters of the Young RepublicBrooks, Geraldine1901New York: T. Y. Crowell and CompanyIncludes a chapter on Martha Jefferson.
Dames and Daughters of the Young RepublicBrooks, Geraldine2007Whitefish, MT: KessingerReprint of the original 1901 edition, including chapters on Martha Jefferson, Dolley Madison, and Rachel Jackson.
Dear First Lady: Letters to the White HouseYoung, Dwight, and Margaret Johnson, eds.2008Washington, D.C.: National Geographic SocietyReproductions of letters from the Library of Congress and the National Archives to and from First Ladies, with annotations explaining the nature of the correspondence and the historical contexts within which each epistle was written.
Dictionary of American Biography 1980New York: ScribnerThe venerable Dictionary of American Biography was first published in twenty volumes between 1927 and 1936. Ten subsequent volumes were published, and the most recent, edited by historian Kenneth Jackson and published by Scribner, includes Americans who died before the year 1980. The First Ladies are included.
Emily Donelson and the Eaton AffairPigott, M. Perpetua, Sister1948Washington, D.C.: Catholic University of AmericaPh.D. dissertation.
* Emily Donelson of Tennessee. 2 volsBurke, Pauline Wilcox1941Richmond, VA: Garrett and Massie 
The Encyclopedia Britannica Website: Rachel Jackson    : Encyclopedia BritannicaAn entry on the Encyclopedia Britannica website that provides a short biographical sketch of Rachel Jackson and external links for further information. The entry can be found here: http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/715849/Rachel-Jackson
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