Daniel Harper

Daniel Harper is a Lecturer and Special Collections Assistant Archivist at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). He specializes in archival administration and history, with a focus on Chicago's urban development, political history, and environmental policy. His work includes curation of exhibits on figures like Richard M. Daley and institutions like the Forest Preserve District of Cook County.

Education: PhD in History (UIC), MA in History (University of Colorado Boulder), BA in History and French (Colorado State University).

Research interests emphasize archival practices, urban history, and leveraging historical records to inform contemporary issues. He has contributed to exhibits exploring Chicago's political evolution and environmental stewardship. Active in professional service, he served as Chair and Member of the Chicago Area Archivists Steering Committee (2019–2021).

Languages: Fluent in French (reading/writing).