Cameron Sauers
@cameronsauers.bsky.social
PhD student in History and African American studies at Penn State. Interested in history of 19th C. America, poverty, and childhood. Sometimes also writes about F. Scott Fitzgerald.
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Congratulations to Richards Center affiliate and @jcwe.bsky.social Editorial Assistant Cameron Sauers, who published a book review essay entitled "Black Movement and Rebellion Across the Atlantic World" in the latest issue of Pennsylvania History: tinyurl.com/exbvayrc
November 4, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Congratulations to Richards Center affiliate and @jcwe.bsky.social Editorial Assistant Cameron Sauers, who published a book review essay entitled "Black Movement and Rebellion Across the Atlantic World" in the latest issue of Pennsylvania History: tinyurl.com/exbvayrc
Well, after many months of studying, I can share that I passed my comprehensive exams!
I read a lot, learned a lot, and might even have enjoyed the process. Next on the agenda: catching up on sleep and then start the dissertation proposal!
I read a lot, learned a lot, and might even have enjoyed the process. Next on the agenda: catching up on sleep and then start the dissertation proposal!
October 6, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Well, after many months of studying, I can share that I passed my comprehensive exams!
I read a lot, learned a lot, and might even have enjoyed the process. Next on the agenda: catching up on sleep and then start the dissertation proposal!
I read a lot, learned a lot, and might even have enjoyed the process. Next on the agenda: catching up on sleep and then start the dissertation proposal!
My grandparents adopted two cats, Abby and Gibbs, about 9 years ago. My grandmother passed shortly thereafter and last Thanksgiving, my grandfather passed. My parents adopted both cats
It melts my heart to see them alongside one of my childhood cats (who is 14!)
It melts my heart to see them alongside one of my childhood cats (who is 14!)
September 4, 2025 at 5:28 PM
My grandparents adopted two cats, Abby and Gibbs, about 9 years ago. My grandmother passed shortly thereafter and last Thanksgiving, my grandfather passed. My parents adopted both cats
It melts my heart to see them alongside one of my childhood cats (who is 14!)
It melts my heart to see them alongside one of my childhood cats (who is 14!)
This is my home. The place I’ve lived all my life. I am afraid to read the article and the comments 😂
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is a case study in a successful transition from an industrial past to a productive present — but voters in this former steel town shifted hard towards Donald Trump in last year’s election, endorsing his pledge to 'make America great again'. on.ft.com/4mt8XQo
August 26, 2025 at 9:44 PM
This is my home. The place I’ve lived all my life. I am afraid to read the article and the comments 😂
Please consider applying to the great postdoc program at the Richards Center!
Please share! We are 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 are in the replies below.
August 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Please consider applying to the great postdoc program at the Richards Center!
If you’re at #SHEAR2025 today, I hope you’ll consider attending our panel this afternoon on Black families and activism in the Early Republic. I’ll be talking about how families navigated poverty and childcare in Philadelphia.
July 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
If you’re at #SHEAR2025 today, I hope you’ll consider attending our panel this afternoon on Black families and activism in the Early Republic. I’ll be talking about how families navigated poverty and childcare in Philadelphia.
Selfie after an incredibly successful morning of work at the Rhode Island Historical Society! I am so grateful for their hospitality and excitement about their work. The collection I explored was so insightful for my research.
July 17, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Selfie after an incredibly successful morning of work at the Rhode Island Historical Society! I am so grateful for their hospitality and excitement about their work. The collection I explored was so insightful for my research.
Redid my travel plans for SHEAR to leave a day earlier than expected so I can snag a few hours in the archive on Thursday morning looking at a collection that might be super useful for my dissertation! So excited for the next few days of research and scholarship.
July 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Redid my travel plans for SHEAR to leave a day earlier than expected so I can snag a few hours in the archive on Thursday morning looking at a collection that might be super useful for my dissertation! So excited for the next few days of research and scholarship.
A local radio station here in State College invited me out to talk about the Richards Civil War Era Center, the resonances of the Civil War and Reconstruction in the present moment, and some battle of Gettysburg “what ifs?”
Listen to the interview here:
www.987thefox.info/letstalkinte...
Listen to the interview here:
www.987thefox.info/letstalkinte...
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July 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM
A local radio station here in State College invited me out to talk about the Richards Civil War Era Center, the resonances of the Civil War and Reconstruction in the present moment, and some battle of Gettysburg “what ifs?”
Listen to the interview here:
www.987thefox.info/letstalkinte...
Listen to the interview here:
www.987thefox.info/letstalkinte...
One of the great outcomes of the “The Great Gatsby” centenary has been the different editions of the novel edited by some leading scholars in Fitzgerald studies. Great to hear their reflections on the process!
June 27, 2025 at 7:11 PM
One of the great outcomes of the “The Great Gatsby” centenary has been the different editions of the novel edited by some leading scholars in Fitzgerald studies. Great to hear their reflections on the process!
I’m in NYC for the F. Scott Fitzgerald Society’s conference on the centennial of “The Great Gatsby” - but I still had time for some Civil War era sightseeing!
June 25, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I’m in NYC for the F. Scott Fitzgerald Society’s conference on the centennial of “The Great Gatsby” - but I still had time for some Civil War era sightseeing!
It is great to be back at Gettysburg College (my alma mater) for the annual Civil War Institute Summer Conference!
June 13, 2025 at 8:43 PM
It is great to be back at Gettysburg College (my alma mater) for the annual Civil War Institute Summer Conference!
If you’re at SHEAR this summer, I hope you will attend my panel - All graduate students presenting their work on Black families, the law, and activism.
May 9, 2025 at 1:02 AM
If you’re at SHEAR this summer, I hope you will attend my panel - All graduate students presenting their work on Black families, the law, and activism.
For the last 4 years, I have thought about writing an article on a topic I have been researching. For the last two years, it’s been on my “to-do list.” At the very end of my 3rd semester of research leave, I have finally drafted a VERY rough article. But, it’s still a draft!
May 5, 2025 at 10:11 PM
For the last 4 years, I have thought about writing an article on a topic I have been researching. For the last two years, it’s been on my “to-do list.” At the very end of my 3rd semester of research leave, I have finally drafted a VERY rough article. But, it’s still a draft!
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Congrats to grad affiliate Cameron Sauers, who was interviewed for the debut episode of the National Park Service's new podcast, "Echoes of Camp Nelson: Uncovering the Stories of the Civil War Era." Cameron spoke on "Slavery and Law in Civil War Kentucky." Listen here! ⬇️
Echoes of Camp Nelson - Camp Nelson National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
www.nps.gov
March 29, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Congrats to grad affiliate Cameron Sauers, who was interviewed for the debut episode of the National Park Service's new podcast, "Echoes of Camp Nelson: Uncovering the Stories of the Civil War Era." Cameron spoke on "Slavery and Law in Civil War Kentucky." Listen here! ⬇️
With three days to spare before the deadline, I submitted a 3,000 word book review/ essay that I was invited to write by a journal. Fingers crossed it will be in print soon - I really enjoyed writing it and think it turned out well.
March 27, 2025 at 7:24 PM
With three days to spare before the deadline, I submitted a 3,000 word book review/ essay that I was invited to write by a journal. Fingers crossed it will be in print soon - I really enjoyed writing it and think it turned out well.
I recently appeared on Camp Nelson National Monument’s podcast to talk about slavery, emancipation, and the law in Civil War Kentucky. You can listen here:
www.nps.gov/cane/learn/p...
www.nps.gov/cane/learn/p...
Echoes of Camp Nelson - Camp Nelson National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
www.nps.gov
March 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I recently appeared on Camp Nelson National Monument’s podcast to talk about slavery, emancipation, and the law in Civil War Kentucky. You can listen here:
www.nps.gov/cane/learn/p...
www.nps.gov/cane/learn/p...
I got a great haul of reading material from the Midtown Scholar! I’ll be enjoying today’s nice weather with a good book
March 24, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I got a great haul of reading material from the Midtown Scholar! I’ll be enjoying today’s nice weather with a good book
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Yesterday we welcomed Sasha Turner, former Richards Center postdoc, back to PSU as the History Graduate Student Association spring speaker! Her great talk was followed by a reception hosted by the Center. Pictured below is the HGSA board, including Richards Center grad affiliates, with Dr. Turner. 🧵
March 18, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Yesterday we welcomed Sasha Turner, former Richards Center postdoc, back to PSU as the History Graduate Student Association spring speaker! Her great talk was followed by a reception hosted by the Center. Pictured below is the HGSA board, including Richards Center grad affiliates, with Dr. Turner. 🧵
I had the great chance to share some material from the very early stages of my dissertation research at a recent conference on the history of Black Philadelphia. It was three great days of scholarship and community!
March 4, 2025 at 2:33 AM
I had the great chance to share some material from the very early stages of my dissertation research at a recent conference on the history of Black Philadelphia. It was three great days of scholarship and community!
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Big news! Issues of Early American Studies (@easmisc.bsky.social) are now publishing #OpenAccess on ProjectMuse. Our latest winter 2025 issue can be freely viewed here: muse.jhu.edu/issue/54263.
Project MUSE - Early American Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal-Volume 23, Issue 1, Winter 2025
muse.jhu.edu
March 2, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Big news! Issues of Early American Studies (@easmisc.bsky.social) are now publishing #OpenAccess on ProjectMuse. Our latest winter 2025 issue can be freely viewed here: muse.jhu.edu/issue/54263.
Just finished Erik McDuffie’s “The Second Battle for Africa” and it is one of the best books I’ve read in awhile. Deeply researched and thought provoking, I had a hard time putting it down the last two days.
February 28, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Just finished Erik McDuffie’s “The Second Battle for Africa” and it is one of the best books I’ve read in awhile. Deeply researched and thought provoking, I had a hard time putting it down the last two days.
Planning this event has been so exciting - I can’t wait!
February 26, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Planning this event has been so exciting - I can’t wait!
I am so excited for SHEAR this summer! My panel is entirely compromised of graduate students - keep your eye out for it in the conference program.
February 7, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I am so excited for SHEAR this summer! My panel is entirely compromised of graduate students - keep your eye out for it in the conference program.
I had a wonderful time on my whirlwind less than 48 hour long visit to Kentucky where I gave a lecture at Camp Nelson National Monument and recorded an episode of the Park’s new podcast!
January 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I had a wonderful time on my whirlwind less than 48 hour long visit to Kentucky where I gave a lecture at Camp Nelson National Monument and recorded an episode of the Park’s new podcast!