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Tessa Murphy

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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

For anyone interested in funded MA programs in History, check out this crowd sourced list 👇🏼

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Funded MA Programs in History

*Note that all information is crowdsourced. Please contact programs directly for more information as arrangements may have changed. List created 9/28/2021* PROGRAM DETAILS MORE INFO Auburn University...

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Tessa Murphy @murphyte.bsky.social · Mar 7

I hadn’t seen this; thanks for sharing!

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Ariel Ron @arielron.bsky.social · Feb 7

CFP for the next Clements Center symposium: Indigenous Histories and Crossings in an Age of Global Change

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Joey Scott @joeyneverjoe.bsky.social · Feb 2

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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Calvin Schermerhorn @calscherm.bsky.social · Jan 16

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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Tessa Murphy @murphyte.bsky.social · Jan 13

#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!

Tessa Murphy @murphyte.bsky.social · Jan 2

Naw I’d say you’re fine-happy reading!

Tessa Murphy @murphyte.bsky.social · Jan 2

Great way to end and start the year!

Tessa Murphy @murphyte.bsky.social · Jan 2

Yes, definitely a myth I find myself needing to challenge at the college level, too! But more & more scholarship on this now, thankfully

Tessa Murphy @murphyte.bsky.social · Jan 2

First book of 2025 (started in 2024; I promise I did some things other than read today) ☑️

A hand holds a copy of the novel James by Percival Everett

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Tessa Murphy @murphyte.bsky.social · Jan 2

I will forever be thrilled (if slightly anxious) to hear that someone (esp an educator!) is reading my book 🤩

Eric Beckman @erbeckman.bsky.social · Jan 1

Starting my reading year with @murphyte.bsky.social Creole Archipelago. #iteachsocialstudies #teachworldhistory 🗺️
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Social Reading and Reviewing

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Tessa Murphy @murphyte.bsky.social · Jan 2

How cool! Thank you for sharing, and hope it’s of some use to you 📖

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Tessa Murphy @murphyte.bsky.social · Dec 31

Genuinely can’t wait! A great year for books

Tessa Murphy @murphyte.bsky.social · Dec 31

Capped off 2024 with a loop around Green Lakes- Ro’s first time walking the whole 2(ish) miles!

An adult and a toddler stand at the shore of a lake in the winter sun

Tessa Murphy @murphyte.bsky.social · Dec 31

😆 you’re an excellent cheerleader as always, but the rule is to pick *new* books!

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Tessa Murphy @murphyte.bsky.social · Dec 31

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 !

#Slaveryarchive Digital Initiative @slaveryarchive.bsky.social · Dec 30

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...

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Mark Crail @markcrail.bsky.social · Dec 30

🗃️ #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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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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Internet Archive @archive.org · Dec 29

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

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American Historical Association @historians.org · Dec 20

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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Karin Wulf @kawulf.bsky.social · Dec 17

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/...

Opportunities | John Carter Brown Library

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Tessa Murphy @murphyte.bsky.social · Dec 12

Now commute federal death sentences 🙏🏼 👀

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Massachusetts Historical Society @mhs1791.bsky.social · Dec 10

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.

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Tessa Murphy @murphyte.bsky.social · Dec 6

Yes it's truly a model to which we should all aspire when organizing things like this. Would be great to recognize whoever cooked it up!

Tessa Murphy @murphyte.bsky.social · Dec 6

Right?? And they provide letters in support of visa applications. Such important steps to promote equitable participation in a UK-based conference.

Tessa Murphy @murphyte.bsky.social · Dec 6

🚨 Please note: while the deadline for the conference is not til January, deadline to apply to the bursary is Dec. 13! See link below
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2025 Society for Caribbean Studies Conference Submission Form

The Society for Caribbean Studies welcomes abstract submissions for the 48th Annual Conference. Please use this form to submit your abstracts. The deadline for submission is 13th January 2025. If you...

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Tessa Murphy @murphyte.bsky.social · Dec 6

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!

Tessa Murphy @murphyte.bsky.social · Dec 3

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...

Call for Papers: 48th Annual Conference 2025 – Society for Caribbean Studies

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