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We support and promote research into the historical, cultural, and social dimensions of the human experience at @UMBC. RTs ≠ endorsement
Baltimore, MD
Joined January 2010
This coming Tuesday, join @GesUmbc's Dawn Biehler as she discusses her recent book, , with @librarycongress Manuscript Division historians as a part of their Made at the Library event series . Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 12:00pm-1:00pm EST.
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Join Dawn Day Biehler as she discusses her recent book, Animating Central Park: A Multispecies History, with Manuscript Division historians Josh Levy and Barbara Bair.
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"The poems of Born Backwards remember anyone who feels out of place—in a body, a hometown, or a century,” says Olson. “In a time when such histories are again a threat, remembering becomes urgent.” .
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butch Tanya Olson's latest book, Born Backwards (YesYes Books, 2024) is about butch culture. As she worked on the poetry collection, Olson reflected on extinction and preservation—of food, objects,...
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In a timely post on their "Perspectives on History" blog, @AHAhistorians recently shared an excerpt from Denise Meringolo's 2012 book, "Museums, Monuments, and National Parks: Toward a New Genealogy of Public History.".
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Our director, Amy Froide, is featured on a recent episode of @freakonomics, "Why Aren't We Having More Babies?" - part one of a three-part series, “Cradle to Grave.” She discusses her research and the history of fertility rates in England and France.
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Have you ever wondered where the Dresher Center gets our yummy catering from?. The biggest little grocery store, Culinary Architecture, was recently featured in a story by @wbaltv11 for their work towards uniting people through food.
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Natalie Groom, @umbcmusic Affiliate Artist of Clarinet, will research, study, engrave, and publish a Trio for clarinet, horn, and bassoon that was written by music history pioneer Pauline Oliveros (1932—2016).
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