Douglas Seefeldt

Douglas Seefeldt is an Associate Professor in the Department of History and Geography at Clemson University, part of the College of Arts and Humanities. Previously, he held positions at Ball State University and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His research focuses on digital history, American West studies, and public memory. He earned his PhD in History from Arizona State University (2001), following degrees from Hampshire College (BA) and the University of Oregon (MA).

• Education:
  • PhD, History, Arizona State University (2001)
  • MA, History, University of Oregon (1996)
  • BA, Cultural Studies, Hampshire College (1991)

His research interests include digital humanities, U.S. West history, cultural history, and environmental history. He has led major projects like the Papers of William F. Cody and edited volumes on Buffalo Bill’s Wild West. Awards include a Telly Award and grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Key grants include NEH funding for projects on Buffalo Bill’s European tours and digital scholarship. His work bridges academia and public history, with collaborations on documentaries and digital archives.

He advises graduate students in digital history and public history programs, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. His lab work includes the Digital Scholarship Lab at Ball State University and the Center for Digital Research in the Humanities.