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University of Sheffield Library. Special Collections and Archives Ref: MS 303 Title: Gamblin Papers Scope: A collection of documents collected by David Gamblin as preparation for his upcoming PhD thesis on ‘Yorkshire and the American Civil War’, that unfortunately he was not able to finish. Dates: 1995-1999 Level: Fonds Extent: 11 Boxes Name of Creator: David Gamblin This collection consists primarily of typed pieces and photocopied extracts, as well as informal items such as handwritten notesand Mindmaps collected by David Gamblin, a PhD student of Sheffield University whilst conducting research for his PhD thesis; ‘Yorkshire and the American Civil War’, during the years 1996-99. David Gamblin, described as an outstanding mature student, completed his BA Honours Degree in 1994, received a First Class Degree as well as much acclaim amongst his peers, resulting in him been offered the Chancellor’s medal for exceptional attainment in academic achievement. Subsequent to his academic success Gamblin was also offered the opportunity to study a PhD, and therefore Gamblin’s research papers compiled in order to build into his PhD thesis has become the basis of this collection. The American Civil War’s significance as a major event in global history cannot be under appreciated. At home the conflict represented the first ‘total war’ and in human terms is responsible for more American deaths than the combined sum of all conflicts the United States has become engaged with ever since. Upon the international stage the industrial and attritional nature of the conflict represented a new standard in thehistory of warfare. Finally, due to the alluring American trade markets and the nature of the inter-Atlantic trade never before did the future of industrial capitalism so 1 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com Nowhere was the latter fact made more abundantly clear than Britain. As the Mid-19th Century British economy was deeply invested in North American slave grown cotton, the essential raw material of Lancashire’s textile industry upon which much of Britain’s wealth was based. In turn, the United States of America at the time was the most important market for British manufacturers. The reciprocal trade was maintained and enriched by the shipping interests of both Nations. When war broke out normal trade patterns were quickly disbanded as the Union imposed a navalblockade of Southern ports, eager to establish a chokehold upon the Confederate economy. Consequently so severely starved Lancashire of cotton, that by 1862 it caused a cotton famine that brought the British textile industry to a complete standstill, and almost thrust Britain into thewar on behalf of the Confederacy. In a context of modern historiography, subsequent emphasis has been laid upon the impact of the Lancashire cotton famine and particularly the reaction of North Eastern local populations to the grave shortages of cotton. Most notably been Mary Ellison’s Support for Secession, (1972), where she argues understandably that in facing such an eminent threat to their own personal economic interests the recently unemployed Lancashire Cotton mill workers responded with unified overwhelming support for the Confederacy. Although more contemporary studies have questioned the assertion that such support was either unified or reactionary in support for the South, suggesting rather that Ellison’s tendency to oversimplify complex social and political processes fundamentally undermines, rather that justifies, her arguments. However this historical debate surrounding the Lancashire cotton famine arguably questions Gamblin’s choice to base his thesis upon Sheffield which he states did not even achieve city status until the 1890’s, and whose industrial narrative was one rigidly steeped in steel production rather than cotton. However, Sheffield during the mid-19th Century was the world leader in steel production and renowned for edge tool manufacture. Furthermore North America had been Sheffield’s most prolific export market for over a century, particularly for the Sheffieldmanufactured Bowie- Knifes that formed part of a cowboy’s standard equipment and were held in great admiration. Sheffield industry also provided theiron for the railroads upon which the United States’ territorial and economic development was founded. Therefore the significant themes involved in Gamblin’s collection is the comparison between Sheffield and Bradford in order to assess the extent that the two vastly different industrial narratives, both however intrinsically linked to the American Civil War, contribute to the overall nature of popular support for either belligerent. Another theme Gamblin develops throughout the collection is the assessment of the role of local religious leaders and the underlying Protestant sentiments in rousing public support. Source: Donated in 2004 System of Arrangement: As received Subjects: Sheffield (England) –Economic Conditions –19th Century, United States –History –Civil War, 1861-1865 –Economic Aspects 2 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com Names: Gamblin, David Conditions of Access: Available to all researchers by appointment Restrictions: None Copyright: According to document Finding Aids: Listed 3 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com MS 303 GAMBLIN PAPERS 303/1/1 Box 1, Volume 1 303/1/1/1 Brief Description of Bibliographies and Contents of Volumes 1-9, (10 pages). 303/1/1/2 PhD. Registration Information. Letter from Dr. David Ward, Director of Research Office to David Gamblin regarding 'Suspension of Candidate and Leave of Absence Full-Time 303/1/1/2/1 Candidate for the Degree of PhD in the Department of History', 27/5/1999, Letter from Pro-Vice Chancellor and Chairman Professor P. A, Jones and Dr. David Ward Head of Administration to David Gamblin regarding 303/1/1/2/2 'Upgrading of Candidature to the Degree of PhD', 2/10/1998 303/1/1/2/3 Letter from Professor I. Kershaw to David Gamblin regarding 'Secretarial Responsibilities: Postgraduate Affairs', 2/11/1998 Letter from Pro-Vice Chancellor and Chairman Professor P. A, Jones and Dr. David Ward Head of Administration to David Gamblin regarding 'Upgrading of Candidature to the Degree of PhD', Including Extract from the University's Regulations for the Degree of PhD in all Facilities, (3 303/1/1/2/4 pages), 2/10/1998 Letter from John Robson, Assistant Registrar, to David Gamblin regarding Successful application to read the Degree of Master of Philosophy, 303/1/1/2/5 23/10/1995 303/1/1/2/6 Sheffield University Registration and Deadline Information Form Letter from Colin Holmes, Chairman of Postgraduate Committee to David Gamblin regarding offer to Study Masters Degree in Philosophy, 303/1/1/2/7 16/3/1995 303/1/1/2/8 Sheffield University Bursary and Fees Scheme information for Graduate and Research Students, 1995-6, (2 pages), Letter from Lisa Garretty, Administrative Assistant to David Gamblin regarding confirmation of offer of Edgar Allen Scholarship in the 303/1/1/2/9 Department of History, 11/7/1994 303/1/1/2/10 Letter from Paul Rodgers, Income Officer to David Gamblin regarding quarterly instalments of Scholarship Payment, 25/9/1997 303/1/1/2/11 Letter from Gill Tait, Administrative Assistant to David Gamblin regarding renewal of Scholarship for the session 1996-7, 9/1996 The University of Sheffield, University Endowed Research Scholarships 1995-6, Additional Allowances and Dependant Allowances information 303/1/1/2/12 form, (2 pages), July 1995 303/1/1/2/13 The University of Sheffield, University Award Holders Claim Form For Dependants' and Other Allowances, Blank, The University of Sheffield, University Endowed Research Scholarships 1996-7, Detailed breakdown of Terms and Conditions regarding 303/1/1/2/14 Maintenance and Dependant Allowances, (3 pages), The University of Sheffield, University Award Holders Claim Form for Dependants, Postgraduate Experience and Older Students Allowances, 303/1/1/2/15 (3 pages), Blank, 4 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com 303/1/1/2/16 Letter from Jane Willoughby, Administrative Assistant, to David Gamblin regarding the eligibility of Endowed Scholarship, 9/1996 Letter from Mrs. P. R, Phillips of the British Academy to David Gamblin regarding unsuccessful application for Postgraduate Studentship, 303/1/1/2/17 9/8/1995 Photocopied Extract, Gamblin Win , Article about David Gamblin's success in Achieving a Chancellor's Medal Award, The Sheffield Star 303/1/1/2/18 12/9/1995,p. 3 Record Number of Degrees Awarded at July Congregations , Article describing Kirstie Hawks' and David Gambin's successes in receiving a 303/1/1/2/19 Chancellor's Medal Award, The University of Sheffield Newsletter, Volume 19, No 14, 11/9/1995, (4 pages), 303/1/1/3 PhD Degree Outline 303/1/1/3/1 Brief Handwritten Outline of the Project, (2 Pages), 303/1/1/3/2 Detailed Typed Outline of the Project, Sheffield and the American Civil War, (3 pages), Handwritten Notes of Meeting with Clyde Binfield, Concerning British Political Aspects of the American Civil War, Southern Secession and 303/1/1/3/3 Alabama Crisis, Note of Royden Harrison, Before the Socialists, (2 pages), 21/4/1995 303/1/1/3/4 Brief Notes on the Yorkshire Tories, 303/1/1/3/5 Detailed Notes on Yorkshire Tories and pro-Confederate opinion in the era of the American Civil War, 303/1/1/3/6 Handwritten Letter from Clyde Binfield to David Gamblin regarding Quentin Crewe upcoming publication Crewe House, 7/7/95 303/1/1/3/7 Brief Historiography regarding Yorkshire Tory pro-Confederate Sympathies, 21/9/95, (3 pages), 303/1/1/3/8 Handwritten Notes of Meeting with Professor Richard Carwardine, 9/10/95, 303/1/1/3/9 A set of bi-Monthly Progress Reports from David Gamblin to Professor R. J, Carwardine 303/1/1/3/9/1 David Gamblin Progress Report, Monday, 6/11/1995, (2 pages), 303/1/1/3/9/2 David Gamblin Progress Report, Monday, 4/12/1995, (2 pages), 303/1/1/3/9/3 David Gamblin Progress Report, Monday, 29/1/1996, (2 pages), 303/1/1/3/9/4 David Gamblin Progress Report, Monday, 4/3/1996, (2 pages), 303/1/1/3/9/5 Handwritten Notes Concerning Progress Fax Cover Sheet Sent from Dave Gamblin to Prof.