Attention to historians of US immigration, the US West, and Asian America, as well as legal historians, Beth Lew-Williams will talk about her new book! This will be a great event!

In today’s #Muster , Kevin Kenny explains how the federal government transformed immigration policy in the United States from a sub-national to a national policy for regulating the admission, exclusion, and removal of foreigners. Read more here: wp.me/p1ZRcM-18P.

A brief but insightful overview of nineteenth century immigration policy that provides important context for today's disputes. One important point I would add is that most Reconstruction-era statutes expanding freedoms applied to 'residents' or 'individuals,' not 'citizens.'

Kate Masur Christopher Carlyle Tim Smyth Organization of American Historians National Park Service p.s.: FREEDOM WAS IN SIGHT!: A Graphic History of Reconstruction in the Washington, D.C., Region is on sale 10/1/24 from your favorite bookseller, including from Barnes & Noble: barnesandnoble.com/w/freedom-was-…

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I had a chance to read it and it is awesome. Perfect for classroom use. #CivilWarMemory #historyteacher #sschat

Can't wait! graphic history of reconstruction from Kate Masur and Liz Clarke! So grateful for my brilliant colleague Kate Masur

So excited to unveil the cover of FREEDOM WAS IN SIGHT! A GRAPHIC HISTORY OF RECONSTRUCTION IN THE WASHINGTON,D.C., REGION. Immense gratitude to the brilliant illustrator Liz Clarke, partners Organization of American Historians & National Park Service, & so many colleagues/friends. Coming fall 2024 UNC Press

We’re delighted to have the work of the Colored Conventions Project be the subject of the MacArthur Foundation’s new series “Fellow Spotlight.” Listen to its launch with P. Gabrielle Foreman!

MacArthur Foundation thanks!

Another dear historian to celebrate everyday and during #WomensHistoryMonth , dear Kate Masur and her book Until Justice Be Done: America's First Civil Rights Movement, from the Revolution to Reconstruction, one of the #slaveryarchive faves wwnorton.com/books/97813240…

Excited to announce that I'm on Drilled, talking about the unlikely – but increasingly powerful – alliance between fossil fuel interests, coastal property owners, and fishers. They're anti-windpower, but they style themselves as environmentalists.
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It has come to my attention that some faculty malcontents have been complaining on here about the material conditions at CUNY. But Tony Alessandrini and corey robin I ask you, why do you ignore the festive and beautiful side of campus life? I give you: #BalloonsOfKingsborough

Watch our 3-part Short Film, “Fortifying Our Democracy.” This 30-min. series explores events that prompted Lincoln’s timeless argument for investing in civic learning and the dangers of taking our political institutions for granted.
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Thanks to the podcast producers at Lincoln's Cottage, who put together a great episode that combines Lincoln history with present-day lessons about leadership and collaboration. Have a listen!

'Does anybody know what Lincoln's next big idea was?' A visitor asked us this question recently, and we decided to investigate for the first episode of a brand new season of Q&Abe. Listen and subscribe on your favorite podcast channel or visit our website: lincolncottage.org/q-abe-episode-…

Don't forget to mark your calendars for our 2024 Simpson Lecture with Kate Masur on March 6 at 4:30 Michigan Law School!

The March 2024 issue of Journal of CW Era is now available! Head over to #Muster to read the preview by editors Kate Masur and Greg Downs.

journalofthecivilwarera.org/2024/02/previe…

I’m looking forward to joining Prof. Kate Masur and Lincoln Presidential Foundation President Erin Carlson Mast on March 12th, to discuss Lincoln’s Lyceum address.
lincolnpresidential.org/1759/Four-Scor… Dan Conaway

In 1841 Mary Richardson married John Jones of North Carolina. They carried free papers when they settled in Chicago & Mr. Jones established a successful tailoring business. Active in abolitionist politics, they hosted - & dressed - John Brown & crew en route to Harper’s Ferry.

ChristinaProenzaColes LT Wynn To learn more about John and Mary Jones’s advocacy for Black civil rights, see coloredconventions.org/black-illinois… a digital exhibit created by a team by Kate Masur at Northwestern and Colored Conventions