Dr. Mandy Cooper
@mlcooper.bsky.social
Historian. UNC Professor. Duke PhD. Emotion, gender, families, business, & politics in 19c US. True Maroon. Phil. 4:13. Opinions mine.
http://mandycooperphd.com/
http://mandycooperphd.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! 🗃
It's the 1st day of the spring semester, & for the 1st time in about 10 years, I was able to completely disconnect over the winter break & not check email. Every other year I've been anxiously waiting on emails about various jobs. I didn't realize how badly I needed that true break until I had it
January 7, 2026 at 6:35 PM
It's the 1st day of the spring semester, & for the 1st time in about 10 years, I was able to completely disconnect over the winter break & not check email. Every other year I've been anxiously waiting on emails about various jobs. I didn't realize how badly I needed that true break until I had it
1st day of the semester!
January 7, 2026 at 6:33 PM
1st day of the semester!
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!
December 26, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!
Cheers to the holiday season!
December 24, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Cheers to the holiday season!
This! I study several interrelated families, and I can tell you at a glance who wrote it. (And which ones I can't skim because their writing is so horrible)
How do historians process that kind of material? Well, I read it all. I learned how to recognize the handwriting of every family member (40 cousins in one generation) and other correspondents. I learned how to skim. And then I transcribed 2000+ letters that I needed more time to analyze.
December 22, 2025 at 2:07 AM
This! I study several interrelated families, and I can tell you at a glance who wrote it. (And which ones I can't skim because their writing is so horrible)
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When we say "no, everything hasn't been digitized," I need you to understand that we really mean is that virtually nothing has been digitized. This is because the realm of primary sources that historians use is incomprehensibly large.
Seems like it's worth posting this one again.
Why Do Historians Still Have To Go To Archives?
Why do historians go to archives? Hasn’t everything already been digitized?
contingentmagazine.org
December 22, 2025 at 1:40 AM
When we say "no, everything hasn't been digitized," I need you to understand that we really mean is that virtually nothing has been digitized. This is because the realm of primary sources that historians use is incomprehensibly large.
Final grades submitted, which means my first semester at UNC is at an end! Thankful for a fantastic semester with some wonderful students. (And, now, thankful for a break!)
December 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Final grades submitted, which means my first semester at UNC is at an end! Thankful for a fantastic semester with some wonderful students. (And, now, thankful for a break!)
Snow/ice day + daycare closure + finals grading season means the toddler gets to watch a lot of @msrachelforlittles.bsky.social while mama grades!
#academicmamalife
#academicmamalife
December 9, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Snow/ice day + daycare closure + finals grading season means the toddler gets to watch a lot of @msrachelforlittles.bsky.social while mama grades!
#academicmamalife
#academicmamalife
Last night while in the car after my department's holiday party, my 2 year old looked around & said, "Gooo Duke!"
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Next year, I'll have her saying it at the party!
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Next year, I'll have her saying it at the party!
December 4, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Last night while in the car after my department's holiday party, my 2 year old looked around & said, "Gooo Duke!"
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Next year, I'll have her saying it at the party!
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Next year, I'll have her saying it at the party!
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...