Nathan Ellstrand
@nellstra.bsky.social
Historian of transnational politics & religion between the US & Latin America. Postdoc, SDSU. Co-founder, @histcatmex.bsky.social. Social Media Officer, @iehs.bsky.social. Social justice. Foodie.
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Hello!
I am Nathan Ellstrand, a historian of transnational politics and religion between the United States and Latin America during the twentieth century. I am passionate about social justice and education.
Learn more about me and my work here:
nathanellstrand.com
I am Nathan Ellstrand, a historian of transnational politics and religion between the United States and Latin America during the twentieth century. I am passionate about social justice and education.
Learn more about me and my work here:
nathanellstrand.com
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🗃️ The LPC (Likely to Become a Public Charge) provision in US immigration policy is, ominously, back in the news. For its historical origins, there is no better account than
@hidehirota.bsky.social 's book "Expelling the Poor" @academic.oup.com @iehs.bsky.social ⬇️⬇️⬇️ global.oup.com/academic/pro...
@hidehirota.bsky.social 's book "Expelling the Poor" @academic.oup.com @iehs.bsky.social ⬇️⬇️⬇️ global.oup.com/academic/pro...
January 15, 2026 at 1:28 AM
🗃️ The LPC (Likely to Become a Public Charge) provision in US immigration policy is, ominously, back in the news. For its historical origins, there is no better account than
@hidehirota.bsky.social 's book "Expelling the Poor" @academic.oup.com @iehs.bsky.social ⬇️⬇️⬇️ global.oup.com/academic/pro...
@hidehirota.bsky.social 's book "Expelling the Poor" @academic.oup.com @iehs.bsky.social ⬇️⬇️⬇️ global.oup.com/academic/pro...
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New book from IEHS member, David-James Gonzales:
Breaking Down the Walls of Segregation: Mexican American Grassroots Politics and Civil Rights in Orange County, California (Oxford University Press, 2025).
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Breaking Down the Walls of Segregation: Mexican American Grassroots Politics and Civil Rights in Orange County, California (Oxford University Press, 2025).
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January 15, 2026 at 11:03 PM
New book from IEHS member, David-James Gonzales:
Breaking Down the Walls of Segregation: Mexican American Grassroots Politics and Civil Rights in Orange County, California (Oxford University Press, 2025).
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Breaking Down the Walls of Segregation: Mexican American Grassroots Politics and Civil Rights in Orange County, California (Oxford University Press, 2025).
global.oup.com/academic/pro...
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Dear IEHS Members:
This is your reminder that voting for three positions on the IEHS board ends today! The ballot was sent via email.
Thank you,
Nicole Greer Golda
IEHS Secretary
This is your reminder that voting for three positions on the IEHS board ends today! The ballot was sent via email.
Thank you,
Nicole Greer Golda
IEHS Secretary
January 16, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Dear IEHS Members:
This is your reminder that voting for three positions on the IEHS board ends today! The ballot was sent via email.
Thank you,
Nicole Greer Golda
IEHS Secretary
This is your reminder that voting for three positions on the IEHS board ends today! The ballot was sent via email.
Thank you,
Nicole Greer Golda
IEHS Secretary
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New book:
Conflict and Correspondence: Belonging and Urban Community in Guadalajara, Mexico, 1939–1947 by Jason Dormady
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
Conflict and Correspondence: Belonging and Urban Community in Guadalajara, Mexico, 1939–1947 by Jason Dormady
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
December 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM
New book:
Conflict and Correspondence: Belonging and Urban Community in Guadalajara, Mexico, 1939–1947 by Jason Dormady
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
Conflict and Correspondence: Belonging and Urban Community in Guadalajara, Mexico, 1939–1947 by Jason Dormady
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
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De nuestro colega, Dr. Yves Solis:
Quisiera pedir su apoyo para saber si alguien de la red tendrá información sobre el secretario general de la Liga.
Busco datos de vida. (Fecha de nacimiento, lugar de nacimiento, fuentes para obtener datos y crear una biografía) de José Tello (José Luis Orozco).
Quisiera pedir su apoyo para saber si alguien de la red tendrá información sobre el secretario general de la Liga.
Busco datos de vida. (Fecha de nacimiento, lugar de nacimiento, fuentes para obtener datos y crear una biografía) de José Tello (José Luis Orozco).
January 14, 2026 at 8:16 PM
De nuestro colega, Dr. Yves Solis:
Quisiera pedir su apoyo para saber si alguien de la red tendrá información sobre el secretario general de la Liga.
Busco datos de vida. (Fecha de nacimiento, lugar de nacimiento, fuentes para obtener datos y crear una biografía) de José Tello (José Luis Orozco).
Quisiera pedir su apoyo para saber si alguien de la red tendrá información sobre el secretario general de la Liga.
Busco datos de vida. (Fecha de nacimiento, lugar de nacimiento, fuentes para obtener datos y crear una biografía) de José Tello (José Luis Orozco).
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Check out this forthcoming book from Ricardo Alvarez-Pimentel:
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
Counterrevolutionary Women - Nebraska Press
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu
January 14, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Check out this forthcoming book from Ricardo Alvarez-Pimentel:
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
Check this new article by my dad, Norman Ellstrand, about the history of the ubiquitous Haas avocado:
www.raincrossgazette.com/why-the-hass...
www.raincrossgazette.com/why-the-hass...
Why the Hass Variety Reigns as Avocado Royalty
From ugly duckling to Super Bowl favorite, a Whittier postman's discovery transformed California agriculture.
www.raincrossgazette.com
January 14, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Check this new article by my dad, Norman Ellstrand, about the history of the ubiquitous Haas avocado:
www.raincrossgazette.com/why-the-hass...
www.raincrossgazette.com/why-the-hass...
Toast with boquerones (anchovies) en vinagre and jamón (ham).
January 14, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Toast with boquerones (anchovies) en vinagre and jamón (ham).
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***Share Your News with Us***
The IEHS monthly digest comes out on the 27th of every month. Please email us at [email protected] if you have any announcements about events, grants, job ads, or public speaking engagements that you would like us to share with the IEHS community.
The IEHS monthly digest comes out on the 27th of every month. Please email us at [email protected] if you have any announcements about events, grants, job ads, or public speaking engagements that you would like us to share with the IEHS community.
January 14, 2026 at 6:12 PM
***Share Your News with Us***
The IEHS monthly digest comes out on the 27th of every month. Please email us at [email protected] if you have any announcements about events, grants, job ads, or public speaking engagements that you would like us to share with the IEHS community.
The IEHS monthly digest comes out on the 27th of every month. Please email us at [email protected] if you have any announcements about events, grants, job ads, or public speaking engagements that you would like us to share with the IEHS community.
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***Know Your Rights Information on the IEHS Website***
The IEHS website now has a “Know Your Rights” page with several resources to navigate the current immigration landscape. If you have any suggestions for additional sources to include, email President Maddalena Marinari at [email protected].
The IEHS website now has a “Know Your Rights” page with several resources to navigate the current immigration landscape. If you have any suggestions for additional sources to include, email President Maddalena Marinari at [email protected].
January 14, 2026 at 6:08 PM
***Know Your Rights Information on the IEHS Website***
The IEHS website now has a “Know Your Rights” page with several resources to navigate the current immigration landscape. If you have any suggestions for additional sources to include, email President Maddalena Marinari at [email protected].
The IEHS website now has a “Know Your Rights” page with several resources to navigate the current immigration landscape. If you have any suggestions for additional sources to include, email President Maddalena Marinari at [email protected].
Wild scallops ceviche (lemon, yuzu kosho, daikon radish Japanese cucumber, and shiso).
January 14, 2026 at 7:04 AM
Wild scallops ceviche (lemon, yuzu kosho, daikon radish Japanese cucumber, and shiso).
Khaliat Nahal, a Yemeni sweet bread made of soft baked cheese-stuffed dough balls, topped with zaatar.
January 14, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Khaliat Nahal, a Yemeni sweet bread made of soft baked cheese-stuffed dough balls, topped with zaatar.
I always wanted to try kvass and I finally did! It is a drink of fermented rye bread, malt, sugar, and yeast.
January 14, 2026 at 7:03 AM
I always wanted to try kvass and I finally did! It is a drink of fermented rye bread, malt, sugar, and yeast.
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We learned of the passing of Sima Miller, singer and musician. She and her musician husband Arnold Miller z"l were longtime, avid Chicago Jewish Historical Society members.
The Millers were renowned in the world of Jewish music.
www.youtube.com/channel/UCkF...
The Millers were renowned in the world of Jewish music.
www.youtube.com/channel/UCkF...
Sima Miller
Sima Miller has appeared in concert and on radio and television throughout the United States as well as in Israel. Her Israeli heritage, extending back through six generations, add depth and understan...
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January 13, 2026 at 7:09 PM
We learned of the passing of Sima Miller, singer and musician. She and her musician husband Arnold Miller z"l were longtime, avid Chicago Jewish Historical Society members.
The Millers were renowned in the world of Jewish music.
www.youtube.com/channel/UCkF...
The Millers were renowned in the world of Jewish music.
www.youtube.com/channel/UCkF...
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***Upcoming event featuring IEHS members @irpinaingiro.bsky.social and @kevinkenny.bsky.social***
Tenement Talk: Preparing for the Immigration Journey
When: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 6:30-8:30 PM
Event Location: 103 Orchard Street, YouTube Live
www.tenement.org/events/tenem...
Tenement Talk: Preparing for the Immigration Journey
When: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 6:30-8:30 PM
Event Location: 103 Orchard Street, YouTube Live
www.tenement.org/events/tenem...
Tenement Talk: Preparing for the Immigration Journey
On Wednesday, January 28 join a conversation with historians Kevin Kenny and Maddalena Marinari about Irish and Italian rituals of migration.
www.tenement.org
January 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
***Upcoming event featuring IEHS members @irpinaingiro.bsky.social and @kevinkenny.bsky.social***
Tenement Talk: Preparing for the Immigration Journey
When: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 6:30-8:30 PM
Event Location: 103 Orchard Street, YouTube Live
www.tenement.org/events/tenem...
Tenement Talk: Preparing for the Immigration Journey
When: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 6:30-8:30 PM
Event Location: 103 Orchard Street, YouTube Live
www.tenement.org/events/tenem...
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Hi all,
I rarely do this, but I'm posting that I'm back on the academic job market.
As a Californian, my partner and I are trying to stay on the West Coast. Any leads for jobs in History, American Studies, Cultural Studies, etc. in the Western U.S. are greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,
Nathan
I rarely do this, but I'm posting that I'm back on the academic job market.
As a Californian, my partner and I are trying to stay on the West Coast. Any leads for jobs in History, American Studies, Cultural Studies, etc. in the Western U.S. are greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,
Nathan
Hello!
I am Nathan Ellstrand, a historian of transnational politics and religion between the United States and Latin America during the twentieth century. I am passionate about social justice and education.
Learn more about me and my work here:
nathanellstrand.com
I am Nathan Ellstrand, a historian of transnational politics and religion between the United States and Latin America during the twentieth century. I am passionate about social justice and education.
Learn more about me and my work here:
nathanellstrand.com
September 9, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Hi all,
I rarely do this, but I'm posting that I'm back on the academic job market.
As a Californian, my partner and I are trying to stay on the West Coast. Any leads for jobs in History, American Studies, Cultural Studies, etc. in the Western U.S. are greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,
Nathan
I rarely do this, but I'm posting that I'm back on the academic job market.
As a Californian, my partner and I are trying to stay on the West Coast. Any leads for jobs in History, American Studies, Cultural Studies, etc. in the Western U.S. are greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,
Nathan
New book from @dukepress.bsky.social:
P FKN R: How Bad Bunny Became the Global Voice of Puerto Rican Resistance by Vanessa Díaz and Petra R. Rivera-Rideau
www.dukeupress.edu/p-fkn-r?utm_...
P FKN R: How Bad Bunny Became the Global Voice of Puerto Rican Resistance by Vanessa Díaz and Petra R. Rivera-Rideau
www.dukeupress.edu/p-fkn-r?utm_...
January 13, 2026 at 5:06 PM
New book from @dukepress.bsky.social:
P FKN R: How Bad Bunny Became the Global Voice of Puerto Rican Resistance by Vanessa Díaz and Petra R. Rivera-Rideau
www.dukeupress.edu/p-fkn-r?utm_...
P FKN R: How Bad Bunny Became the Global Voice of Puerto Rican Resistance by Vanessa Díaz and Petra R. Rivera-Rideau
www.dukeupress.edu/p-fkn-r?utm_...
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Breaking NYT:
The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter.
The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status.
That is a war crime called "perfidy."
The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter.
The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status.
That is a war crime called "perfidy."
U.S. Attacked Boat With Aircraft That Looked Like a Civilian Plane
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Breaking NYT:
The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter.
The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status.
That is a war crime called "perfidy."
The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter.
The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status.
That is a war crime called "perfidy."
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***Videos of OAH-IEHS Joint Events Available***
The videos of the three-part OAH-IEHS webinar series are now available to stream anytime on the OAH YouTube channel.
youtube.com/@theoah?si=i...
The videos of the three-part OAH-IEHS webinar series are now available to stream anytime on the OAH YouTube channel.
youtube.com/@theoah?si=i...
Organization of American Historians
The Organization of American Historians promotes excellence in the scholarship, teaching, and presentation of American history, and encourages wide discussion of historical questions and equitable tre...
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January 12, 2026 at 9:32 PM
***Videos of OAH-IEHS Joint Events Available***
The videos of the three-part OAH-IEHS webinar series are now available to stream anytime on the OAH YouTube channel.
youtube.com/@theoah?si=i...
The videos of the three-part OAH-IEHS webinar series are now available to stream anytime on the OAH YouTube channel.
youtube.com/@theoah?si=i...
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Check out this Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society exhibition from 2018.
Our Chicago Jewish Historical Society Social Media Manager, @nellstra.bsky.social , was involved in planning and organizing this when he was a graduate student at Loyola University Chicago.
rpwrhs.org/the-faith-tr...
Our Chicago Jewish Historical Society Social Media Manager, @nellstra.bsky.social , was involved in planning and organizing this when he was a graduate student at Loyola University Chicago.
rpwrhs.org/the-faith-tr...
The Faith Traditions of Rogers Park and West Ridge
What is the Role of Religion in a Multicultural Community? The neighboring communities of Rogers Park and West Ridge truly represent The World in One Neighborhood, where people from all nations mak…
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January 12, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Check out this Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society exhibition from 2018.
Our Chicago Jewish Historical Society Social Media Manager, @nellstra.bsky.social , was involved in planning and organizing this when he was a graduate student at Loyola University Chicago.
rpwrhs.org/the-faith-tr...
Our Chicago Jewish Historical Society Social Media Manager, @nellstra.bsky.social , was involved in planning and organizing this when he was a graduate student at Loyola University Chicago.
rpwrhs.org/the-faith-tr...
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Congratulations to all of you at #AHA26 for reintroducing--AND PASSING--member resolutions to 1) condemn scholasticide and 2) stand for academic freedom! This has been a wonderful conference of reconnecting with friends, meeting new allies, and pushing important conversations in our discipline!
January 11, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Congratulations to all of you at #AHA26 for reintroducing--AND PASSING--member resolutions to 1) condemn scholasticide and 2) stand for academic freedom! This has been a wonderful conference of reconnecting with friends, meeting new allies, and pushing important conversations in our discipline!
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Not to be completely earnest on main, but I have some of the best colleagues around. Brilliant historians, thinkers, organizers, community builders. No one else I would rather be incredibly tired with after a 15-hour day than the AHA staff. #AHA26
January 11, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Not to be completely earnest on main, but I have some of the best colleagues around. Brilliant historians, thinkers, organizers, community builders. No one else I would rather be incredibly tired with after a 15-hour day than the AHA staff. #AHA26
Beef gouda varenyky.
January 11, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Beef gouda varenyky.