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Joseph M. Adelman is a Professor in the History Department at Framingham State University, where he also coordinates the Arts & Ideas Series. His research focuses on media, communication, and politics in the Atlantic World, with a particular emphasis on the Post Office’s role in American history. He holds a B.A. from Harvard University and M.A./Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University.
Adelman’s work bridges historical scholarship and public engagement, including his book *Revolutionary Networks* (2019), which received an Honorable Mention from the Bibliographical Society of America. His current project explores the history of the U.S. Post Office. He has held fellowships from the NEH, American Antiquarian Society, and others, and has published in *Enterprise & Society*, *Early American Studies*, and platforms like *The Atlantic* and *The Washington Post*.
Research Trends: His publications analyze the interplay between political communication, postal infrastructure, and revolutionary movements. Themes include the role of printers in shaping public opinion and the evolution of communication networks in the 18th and 19th centuries.
- Awards: Honorable Mention for the 2019 St. Louis Mercantile Library Prize
- Grants/Fellowships: NEH Fellowship (American Antiquarian Society), Postdoctoral Fellow at Library Company of Philadelphia
Labs/Teams: Associate Editor of *The New England Quarterly*, collaborator with the Omohundro Institute’s digital initiatives and the *Ben Franklin’s World* podcast.
