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This volume is the product of many dedicated people, most notably the contributors, who have pushed onward despite the devastating pandemic. Special thanks must also go to Luther F. Carter, president of Francis Marion University; and Peter King, university provost, both of whom have provided vital resources. My department chair, Rebecca Flannagan, has offered endless encouragement and has turned a blind eye as I have wantonly abused my photocopying privileges. Melissa E. Dungan has been tremendously helpful in distributing the various calls for papers and helping maintain essential files and records. Tammy Sneed has helped me navigate the university’s procurement policies.

Richard Brown, the former director of the University of South Carolina Press, provided vital direction early on. His colleague, MacKenzie Collier, worked quickly and efficiently to distribute review copies. The current director, Michael McGandy, has provided important support and guidance, particularly in moving the publication toward Open Access. Editor and 2022 Interim Director Aurora Bell has been wonderful during the volume’s final stages. Ehren Foley, acquisition editor, and Lily Stephens, publishing assistant, have provided invaluable assistance, as have Kerri Tolan, production editor, and Pat Callahan, former EDP director.

My efforts have been aided by three outstanding student workers: Nikki Clark Costas, who has assisted in formatting the book reviews; Santana Christmas, who has worked on the bibliography; and Richard Frazier, who has also worked on the bibliography.

In addition to the members of the editorial board, there have been many generous scholars who have served as reviewers. I acknowledge my colleagues at Francis Marion University: Todd Couch, Erica Johnson Edwards, Jo Angela Edwins, Howard J. Frye, Adam Houle, Meredith A. Love, Kiley E. Molinari, Meredith L. Reynolds, Steven C. Sims, Rachel N. Spear, Russell E. Ward, Christopher Washington, and Lance Weldy. I also thank Scott Weiner of George Washington University and William Daniel of the University of Nottingham.

Final thanks must go to my wife, Christine, who has assisted with this volume and has now put up with me through five book-length projects.

Figure 1. Inside view of hewn-timber cabin, including bed frame, shelves, and glass jars. — Page xii →**Figure 1.** *Testimonial Remnants*, 2022. Photograph © Julie S. Mixon. Mixon writes, “The Hewn Timber Cabins are on the campus of Francis Marion University. While the exteriors can be viewed anytime, the interiors, along with artifacts are only displayed periodically. The furniture and tools inside tell many stories and are as much a representative of the people who lived there as a photographic portrait.”

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