Cliff Putney

Cliff Putney is an Associate Professor of History at Bentley University. He is based in the Adamian Academic Center and holds the position within the Department of History. His work focuses on U.S. cultural, religious, gender, and recreational history, with a particular emphasis on the Progressive Era and the Gilded Age/Progressive Era. He is currently writing a book on missionaries to the Pacific region.

Education:

• Ph.D. in History, Brandeis University
• M.Div., Harvard Divinity School
• B.A., Hampshire College

Research Interests: Dr. Putney specializes in U.S. cultural and religious history, gender studies, recreational history, and the Progressive Era. He also engages with broader historical themes such as colonial American history, Civil War history, and world history. His current project explores the transnational impact of Pacific missionary activities, blending religious, cultural, and colonial narratives.

Awards and Honors:

• Brandeis Crown Fellowship
• Smithsonian Fellowship
• American Philosophical Society Research Grant

Advising and Grants: While no specific advisees are listed, Dr. Putney is actively involved in academic advising and has secured significant grants, including the American Philosophical Society Research Grant. His research has been supported by prestigious institutions such as the Smithsonian and Brandeis University through fellowships.

Labs/Teams: No specific labs or collaborative teams are mentioned in the provided text.