Dr. Mandy Cooper
@mlcooper.bsky.social
Historian. Professor. Duke PhD. Emotion, gender, families, business, & politics in 19c US. True Maroon. Phil. 4:13. Opinions mine.
https://mandyleecooper.wordpress.com/
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Dr. Mandy Cooper
@mlcooper.bsky.social
· Nov 11
Hi #Skystorians! I log out for the weekend and come back to find that *everyone* has migrated over... I'm a historian of emotion, gender, business, and politics in the US. You'll likely see me posting about history, teaching, football, & basketball! 🗃
Back to reality this morning after a fantastic trip to St. Pete's for
#2025SHA! Had the chance to catch up with some amazing friends and hear about some fascinating new work. See y'all in Atlanta!
#2025SHA! Had the chance to catch up with some amazing friends and hear about some fascinating new work. See y'all in Atlanta!
November 10, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Back to reality this morning after a fantastic trip to St. Pete's for
#2025SHA! Had the chance to catch up with some amazing friends and hear about some fascinating new work. See y'all in Atlanta!
#2025SHA! Had the chance to catch up with some amazing friends and hear about some fascinating new work. See y'all in Atlanta!
Look at these amazing panels featuring SAWH members! Really looking forward ro #2025SHA
Special Edition of What We Are Reading Wednesday: the the 2025 SHA Program. So many SAWH members are presenting, chairing, or commenting. Here is the full list of SAWH @ #2025SHA panels.
November 5, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Look at these amazing panels featuring SAWH members! Really looking forward ro #2025SHA
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Important Call for Submissions – Business History Conference 2026 Awards
thebhc.org/prizes
The Herman E. Krooss Prize honors the best Ph.D. dissertation in business history completed within the past three years. Proposals are due November 14.
#bizhis #phd #doctoral #BHC2026
thebhc.org/prizes
The Herman E. Krooss Prize honors the best Ph.D. dissertation in business history completed within the past three years. Proposals are due November 14.
#bizhis #phd #doctoral #BHC2026
Prizes | The Business History Conference
For scholars who have contributed in major ways to the field of business history
thebhc.org
November 5, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Important Call for Submissions – Business History Conference 2026 Awards
thebhc.org/prizes
The Herman E. Krooss Prize honors the best Ph.D. dissertation in business history completed within the past three years. Proposals are due November 14.
#bizhis #phd #doctoral #BHC2026
thebhc.org/prizes
The Herman E. Krooss Prize honors the best Ph.D. dissertation in business history completed within the past three years. Proposals are due November 14.
#bizhis #phd #doctoral #BHC2026
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We look forward to seeing everyone in St. Pete Beach later this week at #2025SHA.
please excuse our typo in the flyer - the Friday Annual Address and reception is at 4:30 pm!
please excuse our typo in the flyer - the Friday Annual Address and reception is at 4:30 pm!
November 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
We look forward to seeing everyone in St. Pete Beach later this week at #2025SHA.
please excuse our typo in the flyer - the Friday Annual Address and reception is at 4:30 pm!
please excuse our typo in the flyer - the Friday Annual Address and reception is at 4:30 pm!
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Our next JSW will be held this Thursday, October 16, from 4:30 - 5:30 EST! Dr. Ross Nedervelt will present "Striking from the Western Gibraltar.”
Complete this form to receive the paper and Zoom link:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScH_mQ0N-3vFycR6pGE0yDG6XSSey9333OpKIp-v9W8RGnIdA/viewform
Complete this form to receive the paper and Zoom link:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScH_mQ0N-3vFycR6pGE0yDG6XSSey9333OpKIp-v9W8RGnIdA/viewform
October 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Our next JSW will be held this Thursday, October 16, from 4:30 - 5:30 EST! Dr. Ross Nedervelt will present "Striking from the Western Gibraltar.”
Complete this form to receive the paper and Zoom link:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScH_mQ0N-3vFycR6pGE0yDG6XSSey9333OpKIp-v9W8RGnIdA/viewform
Complete this form to receive the paper and Zoom link:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScH_mQ0N-3vFycR6pGE0yDG6XSSey9333OpKIp-v9W8RGnIdA/viewform
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APPLICATIONS CLOSE IN TWO WEEKS!
We're looking for TWO postdoctoral scholars in African American history and history of the Civil War era. Fellowships are for two years, and the anticipated start date is July 1, 2026. The deadline to apply is NOVEMBER 1!
Links in the replies below.
We're looking for TWO postdoctoral scholars in African American history and history of the Civil War era. Fellowships are for two years, and the anticipated start date is July 1, 2026. The deadline to apply is NOVEMBER 1!
Links in the replies below.
October 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
APPLICATIONS CLOSE IN TWO WEEKS!
We're looking for TWO postdoctoral scholars in African American history and history of the Civil War era. Fellowships are for two years, and the anticipated start date is July 1, 2026. The deadline to apply is NOVEMBER 1!
Links in the replies below.
We're looking for TWO postdoctoral scholars in African American history and history of the Civil War era. Fellowships are for two years, and the anticipated start date is July 1, 2026. The deadline to apply is NOVEMBER 1!
Links in the replies below.
Me, when my first year students start to use their weekly journals to bring together stuff we discussed earlier this semester and talk about the difference between law on the books and law on the ground
a little girl wearing sunglasses and a blue dress is dancing on the floor .
ALT: a little girl wearing sunglasses and a blue dress is dancing on the floor .
media.tenor.com
October 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Me, when my first year students start to use their weekly journals to bring together stuff we discussed earlier this semester and talk about the difference between law on the books and law on the ground
SO looking forward to the @sawh1970.bsky.social breakfast at #2025SHA! It's always one of my favorite events.
The Countdown to #2025SHA has officially begun! Mark your calendars for the @sawh1970.bsky.social member/grad student breakfast & the annual address/reception by Crystal Sanders, Associate Professor of Af-Am Studies/History @ Emory University!
Find breakfast tix at (thesawh.org/sawh-confere...)
Find breakfast tix at (thesawh.org/sawh-confere...)
October 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
SO looking forward to the @sawh1970.bsky.social breakfast at #2025SHA! It's always one of my favorite events.
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Who's ready for #2025SHA? The annual SAWH breakfast is 30 days away. Register now.
The beloved SAWH Member & Graduate Student Breakfast is 8 am on Friday, Nov 7. Tickets can be purchased here: thesawh.org/sawh-confere...
The beloved SAWH Member & Graduate Student Breakfast is 8 am on Friday, Nov 7. Tickets can be purchased here: thesawh.org/sawh-confere...
Annual Member & Grad Student Breakfast at SHA | SAWH
thesawh.org
October 8, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Who's ready for #2025SHA? The annual SAWH breakfast is 30 days away. Register now.
The beloved SAWH Member & Graduate Student Breakfast is 8 am on Friday, Nov 7. Tickets can be purchased here: thesawh.org/sawh-confere...
The beloved SAWH Member & Graduate Student Breakfast is 8 am on Friday, Nov 7. Tickets can be purchased here: thesawh.org/sawh-confere...
With *waves hand* everything going on, writing has been difficult. BUT, the last few weeks I've finally figured out how to address a few stumbling blocks (including one that I've been trying to wrangle for literally 2 years) & am finally feeling energized for writing again.
October 10, 2025 at 7:38 PM
With *waves hand* everything going on, writing has been difficult. BUT, the last few weeks I've finally figured out how to address a few stumbling blocks (including one that I've been trying to wrangle for literally 2 years) & am finally feeling energized for writing again.
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Coming to the annual meeting for the first time? Join us on the South Lawn, Thursday 1:15-2 PM for the First Time Attendees Reception! Hope to see you there!
October 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Coming to the annual meeting for the first time? Join us on the South Lawn, Thursday 1:15-2 PM for the First Time Attendees Reception! Hope to see you there!
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Attending the annual meeting? Be sure to check out the Public Square in the book exhibit. We've got lots of great programming throughout the conference!
October 8, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Attending the annual meeting? Be sure to check out the Public Square in the book exhibit. We've got lots of great programming throughout the conference!
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“Our students need … deep context to fulfill their role as citizens, and to feel that they have a stake in the future of the country we share.” www.publicedworks.org/2025/09/hist...
History’s role in guiding NC students - Public Ed Works
EDITOR’S NOTE: The State Archives of North Carolina will host a free public discussion among four distinguished UNC-Chapel Hill historians on teaching the Foundations of American Democracy from 5:30-7...
www.publicedworks.org
September 25, 2025 at 12:11 PM
“Our students need … deep context to fulfill their role as citizens, and to feel that they have a stake in the future of the country we share.” www.publicedworks.org/2025/09/hist...
YES! It's not just performing either. When I'm teaching, I use what I think of as my professor persona-- it's part evangelist, part comedian, & part my normal self.
The other aspect of this is the huge emotional labor involved--we still have to perform even if it's a bad day for whatever reason
The other aspect of this is the huge emotional labor involved--we still have to perform even if it's a bad day for whatever reason
- he also is backtracking on how he used to be jealous about how faculty members weren’t on campus all the time. He said I only taught two classes and now I’m exhausted. It’s like “performing.” Not to mention all of the prep time before and the grading after that happens off campus sometimes.
September 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
YES! It's not just performing either. When I'm teaching, I use what I think of as my professor persona-- it's part evangelist, part comedian, & part my normal self.
The other aspect of this is the huge emotional labor involved--we still have to perform even if it's a bad day for whatever reason
The other aspect of this is the huge emotional labor involved--we still have to perform even if it's a bad day for whatever reason
This thread is fantastic
I am fascinated by this guy who was a Higher Ed administrator and has now moved into teaching classes as a faculty member. He is documenting his whole journey on TikTok. Over the summer, he had so much excitement 🧵
September 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
This thread is fantastic
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Faculty and admins should play Freaky Friday at least once in their careers. It’s not easy either way
September 5, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Faculty and admins should play Freaky Friday at least once in their careers. It’s not easy either way
There's nothing like walking across campus on a cool morning with a good coffee
August 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
There's nothing like walking across campus on a cool morning with a good coffee
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Just a reminder that this year's conference is Wednesday to Saturday (11/5 to 11/8) rather than the usual Thursday to Sunday. Please book your travel accordingly!
August 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Just a reminder that this year's conference is Wednesday to Saturday (11/5 to 11/8) rather than the usual Thursday to Sunday. Please book your travel accordingly!
On my first day, I had a lecture hall full of outraged students when they found out I was a Duke fan 😂😂
August 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM
On my first day, I had a lecture hall full of outraged students when they found out I was a Duke fan 😂😂
Registration for #2025SHA is open! Can't wait to see y'all there!
Have you registered for the annual meeting yet? November is just around the corner!
Register for the conference here: sha.memberclicks.net/registration...
And reserve your room here: book.passkey.com/event/510030...
Register for the conference here: sha.memberclicks.net/registration...
And reserve your room here: book.passkey.com/event/510030...
August 20, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Registration for #2025SHA is open! Can't wait to see y'all there!
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This Thursday! Join for us the first SHA Junior Scholars Workshop meeting of the year!
Featuring Leigh Soares, with comments by Brandi Brimmer and Jon Hale.
4:30 PM ET on Thursday, 8/21.
Fill out this RSVP for the Zoom link:
forms.gle/zbm1yM1f6aAF...
Featuring Leigh Soares, with comments by Brandi Brimmer and Jon Hale.
4:30 PM ET on Thursday, 8/21.
Fill out this RSVP for the Zoom link:
forms.gle/zbm1yM1f6aAF...
August 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
This Thursday! Join for us the first SHA Junior Scholars Workshop meeting of the year!
Featuring Leigh Soares, with comments by Brandi Brimmer and Jon Hale.
4:30 PM ET on Thursday, 8/21.
Fill out this RSVP for the Zoom link:
forms.gle/zbm1yM1f6aAF...
Featuring Leigh Soares, with comments by Brandi Brimmer and Jon Hale.
4:30 PM ET on Thursday, 8/21.
Fill out this RSVP for the Zoom link:
forms.gle/zbm1yM1f6aAF...
First day of the semester!
August 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
First day of the semester!