Anya Jabour

Anya Jabour is the Regents Professor of History at the University of Montana. She specializes in the history of women's activism, social reform, and progressive politics in modern America. Her notable works include Sophonisba Breckinridge: Championing Women's Activism in Modern America, which reclaims the legacy of a pivotal feminist reformer, and Topsy-Turvy: How the Civil War Turned the World Upside Down for Southern Children and Scarlett's Sisters: Young Women in the Old South. Jabour's research emphasizes the intersection of gender, race, and social justice, particularly in the Progressive and New Deal eras.

• Awards: 2020 Illinois State Historical Society Award
• Key Contributions: Advanced understanding of Breckinridge’s role in shaping social security policy, women’s rights advocacy, and international peace movements.

Her work bridges academic scholarship and public engagement, including lectures such as one for the College of Charleston’s Women’s and Gender Studies Program. Jabour’s interdisciplinary approach highlights how historical figures like Breckinridge continue to influence contemporary progressive activism.