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Dr. Mandy Cooper

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Historian. Professor. Duke PhD. Emotion, gender, families, business, & politics in 19c US. True Maroon. Phil. 4:13. Opinions mine. https://mandyleecooper.wordpress.com/

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Dr. Mandy Cooper @mlcooper.bsky.social · Nov 11

Hi #Skystorians! I log out for the weekend and come back to find that *everyone* has migrated over... I'm a historian of emotion, gender, business, and politics in the US. You'll likely see me posting about history, teaching, football, & basketball! 🗃

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Dr. Mandy Cooper @mlcooper.bsky.social · 2d

"and the resulting gap between constitutional promise and governing power has echoed ever since in how we contest belonging, protection, and punishment." 2/2

Everything we've been discussing has really come together for my students in the last week, & it's amazing to see

Dr. Mandy Cooper @mlcooper.bsky.social · 2d

"If success means redefining the American political community, who counts, on what terms, and under whose authority, then Reconstruction succeeded; but if success means building the institutional will and durable coalitions needed to defend that redefinition against organized backlash, it failed "1/

Dr. Mandy Cooper @mlcooper.bsky.social · 2d

"This week’s lesson on Reconstruction challenged the narrative of “revolutionary possibility” with
its collapse"

I MEAN, Y'ALL.

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Dr. Mandy Cooper @mlcooper.bsky.social · 2d

I asked them to think about whether Reconstruction was a success or a failure, and, y'all, these reflections are GOOD

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Dr. Mandy Cooper @mlcooper.bsky.social · 2d

Me, when my first year students start to use their weekly journals to bring together stuff we discussed earlier this semester and talk about the difference between law on the books and law on the ground

a little girl wearing sunglasses and a blue dress is dancing on the floor .

ALT: a little girl wearing sunglasses and a blue dress is dancing on the floor .

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Dr. Mandy Cooper @mlcooper.bsky.social · 2d

SO looking forward to the @sawh1970.bsky.social breakfast at #2025SHA! It's always one of my favorite events.

SAWH @sawh1970.bsky.social · 2d

The Countdown to #2025SHA has officially begun! Mark your calendars for the @sawh1970.bsky.social member/grad student breakfast & the annual address/reception by Crystal Sanders, Associate Professor of Af-Am Studies/History @ Emory University!

Find breakfast tix at (thesawh.org/sawh-confere...)

Friday, November 7th @8am is the beloved SAWH Member & Graduate Student Breakfast. Tickets need to be purchased in advance (https://thesawh.org/.../member-grad-student-breakfast-at.../ )

Friday, November 7th @4:30 pm is the Annual Address and Reception. Crystal R. Sanders, Associate Professor of African American Studies and History at Emory University will be speaking about “’In Pursuit of ‘Their Highest Potential’: Black Women Southerners, Segregation Scholarships, and Postbaccalaureate Education during the Age of Jim Crow.”

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SAWH @sawh1970.bsky.social · 7d

Who's ready for #2025SHA? The annual SAWH breakfast is 30 days away. Register now.
The beloved SAWH Member & Graduate Student Breakfast is 8 am on Friday, Nov 7. Tickets can be purchased here: thesawh.org/sawh-confere...

Annual Member & Grad Student Breakfast at SHA | SAWH

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Dr. Mandy Cooper @mlcooper.bsky.social · 4d

Hopefully in the next week, I'll get some major writing goals finally crossed off my list!

So, a quick thank you post for my amazing writing group -- @lindstorian.bsky.social, @carolineegrego.bsky.social, & Juliet Larkin-Gilmore! Weekly writing (& venting) sessions have truly sustained me

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Dr. Mandy Cooper @mlcooper.bsky.social · 4d

With *waves hand* everything going on, writing has been difficult. BUT, the last few weeks I've finally figured out how to address a few stumbling blocks (including one that I've been trying to wrangle for literally 2 years) & am finally feeling energized for writing again.

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TheSouthernSHA @thesouthernsha.bsky.social · 12d

Coming to the annual meeting for the first time? Join us on the South Lawn, Thursday 1:15-2 PM for the First Time Attendees Reception! Hope to see you there!

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TheSouthernSHA @thesouthernsha.bsky.social · 6d

Attending the annual meeting? Be sure to check out the Public Square in the book exhibit. We've got lots of great programming throughout the conference!

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Kathleen DuVal @kathleenduval.bsky.social · 20d

“Our students need … deep context to fulfill their role as citizens, and to feel that they have a stake in the future of the country we share.” www.publicedworks.org/2025/09/hist...

History’s role in guiding NC students - Public Ed Works

EDITOR’S NOTE: The State Archives of North Carolina will host a free public discussion among four distinguished UNC-Chapel Hill historians on teaching the Foundations of American Democracy from 5:30-7...

www.publicedworks.org

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Dr. Mandy Cooper @mlcooper.bsky.social · Sep 7

#HailState!

a man in a leather jacket is holding a glass and says " and the only prescription "

ALT: a man in a leather jacket is holding a glass and says " and the only prescription "

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Dr. Mandy Cooper @mlcooper.bsky.social · Sep 5

YES! It's not just performing either. When I'm teaching, I use what I think of as my professor persona-- it's part evangelist, part comedian, & part my normal self.

The other aspect of this is the huge emotional labor involved--we still have to perform even if it's a bad day for whatever reason

Jacqueline Antonovich @jackiantonovich.bsky.social · Sep 5

- he also is backtracking on how he used to be jealous about how faculty members weren’t on campus all the time. He said I only taught two classes and now I’m exhausted. It’s like “performing.” Not to mention all of the prep time before and the grading after that happens off campus sometimes.

Dr. Mandy Cooper @mlcooper.bsky.social · Sep 5

This thread is fantastic

Jacqueline Antonovich @jackiantonovich.bsky.social · Sep 5

I am fascinated by this guy who was a Higher Ed administrator and has now moved into teaching classes as a faculty member. He is documenting his whole journey on TikTok. Over the summer, he had so much excitement 🧵

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Jacqueline Antonovich @jackiantonovich.bsky.social · Sep 5

Faculty and admins should play Freaky Friday at least once in their careers. It’s not easy either way

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Dr. Mandy Cooper @mlcooper.bsky.social · Aug 29

There's nothing like walking across campus on a cool morning with a good coffee

Hand holding a coffee cup with trees and a brick walkway in the background

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TheSouthernSHA @thesouthernsha.bsky.social · Aug 21

Just a reminder that this year's conference is Wednesday to Saturday (11/5 to 11/8) rather than the usual Thursday to Sunday. Please book your travel accordingly!

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Dr. Mandy Cooper @mlcooper.bsky.social · Aug 21

Happy new year to you too!

Dr. Mandy Cooper @mlcooper.bsky.social · Aug 21

On my first day, I had a lecture hall full of outraged students when they found out I was a Duke fan 😂😂

Dr. Mandy Cooper @mlcooper.bsky.social · Aug 19

First day of the semester!

Picture of smiling blonde woman in green blazer in front of bookshelves

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Dr. Mandy Cooper @mlcooper.bsky.social · Aug 21

Thank you!! Ben mentioned that he saw you. It's going well so far!

Dr. Mandy Cooper @mlcooper.bsky.social · Aug 20

Registration for #2025SHA is open! Can't wait to see y'all there!

TheSouthernSHA @thesouthernsha.bsky.social · Aug 20

Have you registered for the annual meeting yet? November is just around the corner!

Register for the conference here: sha.memberclicks.net/registration...

And reserve your room here: book.passkey.com/event/510030...

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TheSouthernSHA @thesouthernsha.bsky.social · Aug 18

This Thursday! Join for us the first SHA Junior Scholars Workshop meeting of the year!

Featuring Leigh Soares, with comments by Brandi Brimmer and Jon Hale.

4:30 PM ET on Thursday, 8/21.

Fill out this RSVP for the Zoom link:
forms.gle/zbm1yM1f6aAF...

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Dr. Mandy Cooper @mlcooper.bsky.social · Aug 19

First day of the semester!

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · Aug 1

Today is August 1.

Asking an academic how their book is going is a felony.

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