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Brooke Orr is a faculty member in the Department of History at Westfield State University, where she has taught since 2003. Her academic focus spans various aspects of U.S. history, emphasizing social and political movements.
- Ph.D. in History from George Washington University (2002)
- B.A. in History from Bates College (1994)
Research Interests include 19th Century U.S. History, American Civil War and Reconstruction, U.S. Women’s History, U.S. Race Relations and Civil Rights Activism, U.S. Social and Political Movements, U.S. Sports History, American Revolution, Antebellum American Cultural History, and U.S. Immigration Policy. Her work often intersects gender, race, and political economy in the Gilded Age and Progressive Era.
Selected Publications highlight her expertise in populist movements, political discourse, and cultural history. Her article on Mary Elizabeth Lease (2007) earned the Edgar Langsdorf Award for Excellence in Writing.
- Edgar Langsdorf Award for Excellence in Writing (2007)
She teaches courses such as HIST131: U.S. History to 1865, HIST263: U.S. Women’s History, HIST357: U.S. Civil War & Reconstruction, and specialized topics like U.S. Disability History and Sports in American History. Her pedagogical approach incorporates visual learning strategies, as detailed in her 2009 book chapter.
