Li Gerhalter

Dr. Li Gerhalter is a Research Fellow at the University of Vienna's Department of History within the Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies. She serves as Deputy Head of the Sammlung Frauennachlässe (Collection of Women's Personal Papers), focusing on gender history, archival science, and public history. Her work emphasizes autobiographical writing, material culture analysis, and crisis documentation.

• Role: Deputy Head, Sammlung Frauennachlässe
• Key Collaborations: International networks including University of Missouri-Kansas City and University of Hamburg
• Specialization: Gendered documentation practices, diary studies, and feminist archival frameworks

Gerhalter's research spans from 20th century Austrian women's diaries to contemporary crisis documentation practices. She has pioneered analysis of household records, migration narratives, and prosopographical approaches to family histories. Her work bridges historical methodology with digital humanities and public engagement.

Recent publications include 2025 studies on WWII diary practices and intersectional archival critiques, with 2024 contributions on public history methodologies. She has organized the annual Tea Hour der Sammlung Frauennachlässe since 2023 and contributed to radio discussions about diary practices in crisis contexts.

Scientific Awards:

• Käthe Leichter-Preis der Arbeiterkammer Wien (2022)

Her archival activities include organizing workshops on minority archives, participating in international conferences, and developing collaborative research seminars. The 2021-2025 publications demonstrate consistent engagement with gender history, migration studies, and public history frameworks.