Academic earns honour from American Antiquarian Society
Faculty of Arts and Science Professor Kristin Moriah has been elected as a member into the American Antiquarian Society (AAS). The Society cultivates understanding of the American past, grounded in its ever-growing collection of printed and manuscript sources. Through wide-ranging programs, community engagement, and generously supporting researchers and students of early American history, the Society works to cultivate a broad community of inquiry카지노 게임 컬렉션locally and nationally.
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Dr. Moriah, whose research focus is 19th century African American literature and culture, gave a talk to the AAS in February and she says it was a validating moment for her because the president of the Society was present. She adds it felt like they were supporting her important work on early Black feminists.
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