James Opp

James Opp is a Professor in the Department of History at Carleton University, specializing in 20th-century Canadian social and cultural history. His work intersects photography, archives, public memory, gender, and regional studies.

• Education: B.A. (Augustana/Alberta), M.A. (Calgary), Ph.D. (Carleton)

His research explores the material histories of photography, corporate advertising, cultural legacies of the 1980s, and the intersection of religion, gender, and the body in 19th-20th century Canada. Recent publications analyze digital archives, Cold War advertising, and public history methodologies.

James has supervised numerous graduate students, including Ph.D. candidates examining topics like LGBTQ+ masculinity, visual culture, and Indigenous representation in museums. His awards include the Carleton Building Bridges Award and the Royal Society of Canada’s Jason A. Hannah Medal.