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Kristen T. Oertel holds the Mary Frances Barnard Chair in 19th-Century American History at The University of Tulsa, serving as faculty in the History Department of the Kendall College of Arts & Sciences. She concurrently acts as Faculty Associate Director of the Helmerich Center for American Research and serves as a Pre-Law Advisor for undergraduate students.
Her academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in History, University of Texas
- M.A. in History, SUNY-Binghamton
- B.A. in History, Cornell College
Oertel specializes in 19th-century American history with concentrated expertise in Civil War and Reconstruction studies, African-American history, and the intersectional analysis of race and gender dynamics. Her scholarship examines how marginalized communities shaped social structures during pivotal historical moments, particularly focusing on borderland conflicts and resistance movements. Current research investigates slavery and Black resistance in Indian Territory (1830-1861), building upon her established work in antebellum social history.
Her distinguished recognition includes:
- 2023 NEH Initiatives Grant for Indian Territory research
- 2022 Outstanding Teacher Award from The University of Tulsa
- 2016 Medicine Wheel Award for contributions to Native American studies
- 2011 Armitage-Jameson Book Prize for 'Bleeding Borders'
As Pre-Law Advisor, Oertel mentors students pursuing legal careers while directing significant research initiatives. Her NEH-funded project on Indian Territory represents cutting-edge scholarship in enslaved communities' resistance strategies, complementing her ongoing work with the Helmerich Center for American Research to advance public understanding of 19th-century U.S. history.
