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Anna M. Peterson is an Associate Professor of History at Luther College, specializing in modern Norwegian history with focuses on immigration, women’s/gender history, and indigenous studies. She holds a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University and has taught in Norway through academic exchanges. Her research examines intersections of ethnicity, education, and indigenous rights, notably at the Bethany Indian Mission. She serves as editor for the Norwegian-American Historical Association and has received awards like the Nena Amundson Distinguished Professorship (2018-2020).
Education:
- Ph.D., History, Ohio State University
- M.A., History, University of North Dakota
- B.A., Scandinavian Studies, Concordia College
Research emphasizes Scandinavia’s social policies, particularly Norway’s welfare state development. Current projects explore gender dynamics in indigenous education contexts. She actively publishes in both academic journals (e.g., Historisk tidsskrift) and public outlets, blending scholarly rigor with community engagement.
She co-leads the Decorah Breastfeeding Support Group and teaches courses on topics like Norwegian exploration history, the Holocaust, and comparative welfare states. Her work bridges digital humanities through projects like mapping Norwegian migration patterns.
