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Friederike Baer is a Professor of History and serves as Division Head of Arts and Humanities at Pennsylvania State University. Her office is located in Sutherland Hall, room 119, and she can be reached at fbaer@psu.edu or 215-881-7593. As a prominent scholar in early American history, Dr. Baer specializes in the American Revolution and Early Republic periods with particular focus on German-speaking communities in North America.
Dr. Baer's educational background includes a Ph.D. and M.A. in History from Brown University and a B.A. in History from Boston College, with additional studies in History and Cultural Anthropology at Georg-August University in Göttingen, Germany.
Her research focuses on the experiences of German-speaking people in North America between 1775 and 1830, examining themes of citizenship, language, patriotism, and cultural identity. Dr. Baer employs interdisciplinary approaches that bridge history, public history, and American studies, with particular interest in how historical memory shapes contemporary understandings of the American past. Her work often explores the intersection of ethnic identity and national belonging during formative periods of American history.
Dr. Baer's publications reveal a consistent thematic thread examining German perspectives on American history, particularly the Revolutionary War era. Her scholarship demonstrates how transnational approaches can illuminate overlooked dimensions of American history, especially regarding immigrant communities and their contributions to national identity formation. The chronological progression of her work shows an evolution from studying German-American communities in the early republic to examining German soldiers' experiences during the Revolutionary War itself.
- 2023 Society of the Cincinnati Prize
- 2008 St. Paul's, Biglerville Prize for best book in Lutheran church history
- Jacob M. Price Research Fellowship, Clements Library, University of Michigan
- American Philosophical Society Franklin Research Grant
- DAAD Fellowship (Research Stay for University Academics and Scientists)
Dr. Baer has secured numerous prestigious research fellowships including multiple Society of the Cincinnati awards, German Historical Institute support, and specialized fellowships from institutions like the David Library of the American Revolution and the Library Company of Philadelphia. Her research has been supported by major funding sources that recognize the significance of transnational approaches to American history. While specific advising details aren't provided in the source material, her leadership as Division Head suggests significant administrative responsibilities within the College of Arts and Humanities.
