Samuel Davis

Samuel Davis is an Assistant Professor of History at Texas Christian University (TCU), affiliated with the AddRan College of Liberal Arts. His work focuses on 19th-century American history, African American history, Native American history, and the Midwest. He holds a Ph.D. in History from Temple University (2019), an MA in African American & African Diaspora Studies from Indiana University (2013), and a BA in African & African American Studies from the University of Tennessee (2010).

His research explores intersections of race, regional identity, and historical memory in 19th-century America. Key themes include the Midwest’s role in shaping racial dynamics, Indigenous-U.S. relations, and African American agency during the antebellum and Reconstruction eras. Davis has been recognized through prestigious fellowships, including the Postdoctoral Fellowship at Penn State’s Africana Research Center (2019) and the Penn State Abington Diversity Pre-Doctoral Fellowship (2018).

• Education:
  • Ph.D., History, Temple University, 2019
  • MA, African American & African Diaspora Studies, Indiana University, 2013
  • BA, African & African American Studies, University of Tennessee, 2010
• Awards:
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship, Penn State University (2019)
  • Penn State Abington Diversity Pre-Doctoral Fellowship (2018)
  • CHAT Advanced Graduate Scholar Award, Temple University (2018)

While no advising or grant details are listed, his scholarly contributions emphasize archival research and interdisciplinary approaches to reconstruct marginalized histories. Davis is affiliated with TCU’s History department and contributes to programs in African American and American studies.