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Andrew K. Frank is the Allen Morris Professor of History and Director of Florida State University’s Native American and Indigenous Studies Center. As an ethnohistorian, his work focuses on the history of the Florida Seminoles and the broader Native South, with an emphasis on cultural intersections involving Indigenous peoples, settlers, and enslaved communities.
His research explores long-term historical narratives spanning from ancient Tequesta societies to modern Miami's development. Recent publications analyze borderland dynamics, ethnic identity formation, and the commodification of Native cultures. His work has been supported by prestigious institutions including the American Philosophical Society and Huntington Library.
Key themes in his scholarship include:
- Native American resilience and adaptation
- Racial and cultural intersections in colonial contexts
- Borderland societies and contested spaces
- Historical memory and tourism
Scientific awards and grants:
- American Philosophical Society Fellowship
- American Historical Association Grant
- Newberry Library Fellowship
- Huntington Library Fellowship
