Tessa Murphy
@murphyte.bsky.social
Canadian historian of the colonial Caribbean. Associate Prof. of Early American History, Syracuse U. Author of “The Creole Archipelago.” She/her.
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Tessa Murphy
@murphyte.bsky.social
· Nov 7
Funded MA Programs in History
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For anyone interested in funded MA programs in History, check out this crowd sourced list 👇🏼
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CFP for the next Clements Center symposium: Indigenous Histories and Crossings in an Age of Global Change
February 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
CFP for the next Clements Center symposium: Indigenous Histories and Crossings in an Age of Global Change
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If you can, dump some cash into the Internet Archive. It is the most important piece of internet we have right now.
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February 2, 2025 at 10:48 PM
If you can, dump some cash into the Internet Archive. It is the most important piece of internet we have right now.
archive.org/donate?origi...
archive.org/donate?origi...
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Arizona State University is hiring a TT assistant professor of African American history with preferred research specialty in the West/Southwest and Immigration or Migration history. Deadline for applications is 2/14.
#skystorians
#academicjobs
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January 16, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Arizona State University is hiring a TT assistant professor of African American history with preferred research specialty in the West/Southwest and Immigration or Migration history. Deadline for applications is 2/14.
#skystorians
#academicjobs
apply.interfolio.com/161715
#skystorians
#academicjobs
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#skystorians : tips for how to approach peer review of a book MS? For articles, I'll typically do a first read through, write some impressions, then go back over and get more in the weeds, but not sure how to handle a much longer and more complex piece. Advice appreciated!
January 13, 2025 at 7:42 PM
#skystorians : tips for how to approach peer review of a book MS? For articles, I'll typically do a first read through, write some impressions, then go back over and get more in the weeds, but not sure how to handle a much longer and more complex piece. Advice appreciated!
First book of 2025 (started in 2024; I promise I did some things other than read today) ☑️
January 2, 2025 at 1:10 AM
First book of 2025 (started in 2024; I promise I did some things other than read today) ☑️
I will forever be thrilled (if slightly anxious) to hear that someone (esp an educator!) is reading my book 🤩
Starting my reading year with @murphyte.bsky.social Creole Archipelago. #iteachsocialstudies #teachworldhistory 🗺️
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Social Reading and Reviewing
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January 2, 2025 at 1:08 AM
I will forever be thrilled (if slightly anxious) to hear that someone (esp an educator!) is reading my book 🤩
Capped off 2024 with a loop around Green Lakes- Ro’s first time walking the whole 2(ish) miles!
December 31, 2024 at 8:48 PM
Capped off 2024 with a loop around Green Lakes- Ro’s first time walking the whole 2(ish) miles!
What an amazing list! What titles would you add?
I’ll go first: @csschmitt.bsky.social _The Predatory Sea: Human Trafficking and Captivity in the 17th c Caribbean_ due Sept 2025 from @pennpress.bsky.social !
I’ll go first: @csschmitt.bsky.social _The Predatory Sea: Human Trafficking and Captivity in the 17th c Caribbean_ due Sept 2025 from @pennpress.bsky.social !
It's here: #Slaveryarchive Most anticipated books of 2025. Pre-order. Repost. Spread the word. Schedule book talks. Assign. Read. www.slaveryarchive.com/most-anticip...
December 31, 2024 at 1:29 PM
What an amazing list! What titles would you add?
I’ll go first: @csschmitt.bsky.social _The Predatory Sea: Human Trafficking and Captivity in the 17th c Caribbean_ due Sept 2025 from @pennpress.bsky.social !
I’ll go first: @csschmitt.bsky.social _The Predatory Sea: Human Trafficking and Captivity in the 17th c Caribbean_ due Sept 2025 from @pennpress.bsky.social !
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🗃️ #C19th #Genealogy #LocalHistory
A reminder that if you need an excel calculator that works with pounds, shillings and pence, I have one you can download and use freely. Please share…
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A reminder that if you need an excel calculator that works with pounds, shillings and pence, I have one you can download and use freely. Please share…
chartistancestors.blog/2023/07/12/n...
Need a calculator that works with pounds, shillings and pence?
If you struggle to add, multiply and divide sums of money written in pre-decimal currency, then you are not alone – and you may wish to download the Excel calculator I’ve created for just tha…
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December 30, 2024 at 12:48 PM
🗃️ #C19th #Genealogy #LocalHistory
A reminder that if you need an excel calculator that works with pounds, shillings and pence, I have one you can download and use freely. Please share…
chartistancestors.blog/2023/07/12/n...
A reminder that if you need an excel calculator that works with pounds, shillings and pence, I have one you can download and use freely. Please share…
chartistancestors.blog/2023/07/12/n...
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One of our biggest preservation projects to date: partnering with Aruba on Collecion Aruba, which provides free access to historical materials and cultural treasures—available on archive.org.
More projects like this are possible with your support: https://archive.org/donate/?origin=blsky-eoy2024
More projects like this are possible with your support: https://archive.org/donate/?origin=blsky-eoy2024
December 29, 2024 at 4:00 PM
One of our biggest preservation projects to date: partnering with Aruba on Collecion Aruba, which provides free access to historical materials and cultural treasures—available on archive.org.
More projects like this are possible with your support: https://archive.org/donate/?origin=blsky-eoy2024
More projects like this are possible with your support: https://archive.org/donate/?origin=blsky-eoy2024
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The AHA seeks to collect information about the working conditions of historians employed as contingent faculty. We hope the survey results will empower faculty to engage in evidence-based negotiations about their working conditions. 🗃️
AHA Surveys: Historians Teaching Off the Tenure Track - AHA
Goals of the Surveys The Professional Division of the American Historical Association seeks to collect and collate information about the working conditions of historians employed as contingent faculty...
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December 20, 2024 at 3:51 PM
The AHA seeks to collect information about the working conditions of historians employed as contingent faculty. We hope the survey results will empower faculty to engage in evidence-based negotiations about their working conditions. 🗃️
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So many really fantastic fellowship opportunities @jcblibrary.bsky.social and at Brown U for #VastEarlyAmericas #VastEarlyAmerica!
A 🧵, with thanks, again, for sharing again. 🗃️
1. JCB short- and long-term fellowships. Spectacular, imho. Applications due 12/19: jcblibrary.org/fellowships/...
A 🧵, with thanks, again, for sharing again. 🗃️
1. JCB short- and long-term fellowships. Spectacular, imho. Applications due 12/19: jcblibrary.org/fellowships/...
Opportunities | John Carter Brown Library
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December 17, 2024 at 3:48 PM
So many really fantastic fellowship opportunities @jcblibrary.bsky.social and at Brown U for #VastEarlyAmericas #VastEarlyAmerica!
A 🧵, with thanks, again, for sharing again. 🗃️
1. JCB short- and long-term fellowships. Spectacular, imho. Applications due 12/19: jcblibrary.org/fellowships/...
A 🧵, with thanks, again, for sharing again. 🗃️
1. JCB short- and long-term fellowships. Spectacular, imho. Applications due 12/19: jcblibrary.org/fellowships/...
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The MHS welcomes Eric P. Totten, a Ph.D. candidate from the University of Arkansas. Eric is our 1,000th Research Fellow!
Join the ranks of our Research Fellows by applying for a 2025 Fellowship: www.masshist.org/research/fel...
First deadline for long-term fellowships is 15 January 2025.
Join the ranks of our Research Fellows by applying for a 2025 Fellowship: www.masshist.org/research/fel...
First deadline for long-term fellowships is 15 January 2025.
December 10, 2024 at 12:22 PM
The MHS welcomes Eric P. Totten, a Ph.D. candidate from the University of Arkansas. Eric is our 1,000th Research Fellow!
Join the ranks of our Research Fellows by applying for a 2025 Fellowship: www.masshist.org/research/fel...
First deadline for long-term fellowships is 15 January 2025.
Join the ranks of our Research Fellows by applying for a 2025 Fellowship: www.masshist.org/research/fel...
First deadline for long-term fellowships is 15 January 2025.
Bursary for Caribbean-based student presenters now even better thanks to Eccles Institute @britishlibrary.bsky.social:
-conference registration fee,
-return flights to UK
-accommodation & food in Bristol
-travel Bristol to London
-£750 for research at Eccles
see link below & please share widely!
-conference registration fee,
-return flights to UK
-accommodation & food in Bristol
-travel Bristol to London
-£750 for research at Eccles
see link below & please share widely!
CFP: Society for Caribbean Studies annual conference, Bristol, July 2-4, 2025; applications due Jan. 13!
See website for a new bursary for student presenters coming from Caribbean institutions.
community-languages.org.uk/scs/conferen...
See website for a new bursary for student presenters coming from Caribbean institutions.
community-languages.org.uk/scs/conferen...
Call for Papers: 48th Annual Conference 2025 – Society for Caribbean Studies
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December 6, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Bursary for Caribbean-based student presenters now even better thanks to Eccles Institute @britishlibrary.bsky.social:
-conference registration fee,
-return flights to UK
-accommodation & food in Bristol
-travel Bristol to London
-£750 for research at Eccles
see link below & please share widely!
-conference registration fee,
-return flights to UK
-accommodation & food in Bristol
-travel Bristol to London
-£750 for research at Eccles
see link below & please share widely!
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Could you all share? We're advertising a 2 yr postdoc position for someone who works in #VastEarlyAmerica #VastEarlyAmericas to help coordinate the @jcblibrary.bsky.social projects and programs around 2026. Fuller info here: apply.interfolio.com/159279 and v happy to answer questions!
December 5, 2024 at 10:49 AM
Could you all share? We're advertising a 2 yr postdoc position for someone who works in #VastEarlyAmerica #VastEarlyAmericas to help coordinate the @jcblibrary.bsky.social projects and programs around 2026. Fuller info here: apply.interfolio.com/159279 and v happy to answer questions!
CFP: Society for Caribbean Studies annual conference, Bristol, July 2-4, 2025; applications due Jan. 13!
See website for a new bursary for student presenters coming from Caribbean institutions.
community-languages.org.uk/scs/conferen...
See website for a new bursary for student presenters coming from Caribbean institutions.
community-languages.org.uk/scs/conferen...
Call for Papers: 48th Annual Conference 2025 – Society for Caribbean Studies
community-languages.org.uk
December 3, 2024 at 6:31 PM
CFP: Society for Caribbean Studies annual conference, Bristol, July 2-4, 2025; applications due Jan. 13!
See website for a new bursary for student presenters coming from Caribbean institutions.
community-languages.org.uk/scs/conferen...
See website for a new bursary for student presenters coming from Caribbean institutions.
community-languages.org.uk/scs/conferen...
Amazing deal on all @pennpress.bsky.social books, including recent releases @randybrowne.bsky.social 's _Driver's Story_, @thehistoriann.bsky.social 's _Piracy and the Making of the Spanish Pacific World_ (& of course my not so recent _Creole Archipelago_...)
CYBER MONDAY SALE! Get 50% off all available books on pennpress.org with code PENN-CYBERMONDAY24 today only!
December 2, 2024 at 3:11 PM
Amazing deal on all @pennpress.bsky.social books, including recent releases @randybrowne.bsky.social 's _Driver's Story_, @thehistoriann.bsky.social 's _Piracy and the Making of the Spanish Pacific World_ (& of course my not so recent _Creole Archipelago_...)
Deadline for the Omohundro's June 2025 conference in Charleston, SC extended!
See below: oieahc.wm.edu/events-overv...
See below: oieahc.wm.edu/events-overv...
CFP: 28th OI Annual Conference - OIEAHC
28th Annual OI Conference “Currents and Exchanges in Vast Early America” The 28th Omohundro Institute annual conference will take place in Charleston, South Carolina, with the support of the Carolina ...
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November 25, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Deadline for the Omohundro's June 2025 conference in Charleston, SC extended!
See below: oieahc.wm.edu/events-overv...
See below: oieahc.wm.edu/events-overv...
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***Job Opportunity***
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Applied US History, University of Georgia
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Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Applied US History, University of Georgia
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November 25, 2024 at 8:14 AM
***Job Opportunity***
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Applied US History, University of Georgia
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Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Applied US History, University of Georgia
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I've created a starter pack for those researching and writing histories of the Atlantic world. If you are working in any field that falls within, or is related to, Atlantic history you are welcome. Just reply below and I'll add you.
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November 21, 2024 at 9:53 AM
I've created a starter pack for those researching and writing histories of the Atlantic world. If you are working in any field that falls within, or is related to, Atlantic history you are welcome. Just reply below and I'll add you.
go.bsky.app/E8itZWt
go.bsky.app/E8itZWt
Deadline for McNeil Center's Barra Sabbatical fellowship coming up 12/9! Details below
apply.interfolio.com/151670
#vastearlyamerica #doweusehashtagsonhere ?
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#vastearlyamerica #doweusehashtagsonhere ?
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November 18, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Deadline for McNeil Center's Barra Sabbatical fellowship coming up 12/9! Details below
apply.interfolio.com/151670
#vastearlyamerica #doweusehashtagsonhere ?
apply.interfolio.com/151670
#vastearlyamerica #doweusehashtagsonhere ?
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Join the list for Native American and Indigenous History. Let me know if you’d like to be added.
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November 10, 2024 at 2:52 PM
Join the list for Native American and Indigenous History. Let me know if you’d like to be added.
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A reminder that @contingent-mag.bsky.social publishes lists of books and articles produced by contingent historians at the end of each year. If you wrote something, or know someone who did, submit the info here so I know to included it! contingentmagazine.org/yearly-pub-l...
Publications by Non-Tenure-Track Historians
Since we began publishing in 2019, Contingent has assembled lists of books and articles by non-tenure-track historians released in that calendar year, and we’re doing the same this year for 2024 publi...
contingentmagazine.org
November 10, 2024 at 8:25 PM
A reminder that @contingent-mag.bsky.social publishes lists of books and articles produced by contingent historians at the end of each year. If you wrote something, or know someone who did, submit the info here so I know to included it! contingentmagazine.org/yearly-pub-l...
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Caribbean Historians on Bluesky starter pack -- a very incomplete list. Let's add to it. go.bsky.app/QtDAL67
November 10, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Caribbean Historians on Bluesky starter pack -- a very incomplete list. Let's add to it. go.bsky.app/QtDAL67
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I have just set up a starter pack for Latin Americanists. Please share it widely so we can develop a larger community of researchers engaged in Latin American Studies from a broad interdisciplinary perspective. Thanks go.bsky.app/UjzLMBx
November 9, 2024 at 4:21 PM
I have just set up a starter pack for Latin Americanists. Please share it widely so we can develop a larger community of researchers engaged in Latin American Studies from a broad interdisciplinary perspective. Thanks go.bsky.app/UjzLMBx