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Nancy Woloch is a Research Scholar in the History Department at Barnard College, Columbia University, specializing in U.S. women's history, legal history, and history of education with particular focus on the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her scholarship examines the intersections of gender, law, and labor, with significant contributions to understanding protective legislation for women workers. She maintains active roles in the historical community as a member of the Women's History Advisory Committee at the New-York Historical Society.
Her academic credentials include a B.A. from Wellesley College, M.A. from Columbia University, and Ph.D. from Indiana University. This educational foundation supports her interdisciplinary approach that bridges historical analysis with legal and educational frameworks.
Woloch's research centers on women's historical experiences within legal and institutional structures, particularly examining how protective labor laws shaped women's workforce participation. Her work demonstrates exceptional skill in documentary history methodology, making primary sources accessible while providing critical historical context. She explores connections between legal developments and social movements, revealing how women navigated complex systems to advance their rights and opportunities during transformative periods in American history.
Her recent publications including 'Eleanor Roosevelt: In Her Words' (2017) and 'A Class by Herself' (2015) demonstrate consistent scholarly excellence and thematic continuity. These works reveal her ability to synthesize biographical, legal, and social history while maintaining rigorous academic standards. Her publications consistently bridge academic scholarship with broader public history audiences through accessible writing and strategic use of primary documentation.
Nancy Woloch's scholarly contributions have earned significant recognition including the Philip Taft Labor History Prize and William G. Bowen Prize for her groundbreaking work on protective labor legislation. Her research has been consistently supported by prestigious fellowships from the National Foundation for the Humanities.
- Philip Taft Labor History Prize (Cornell University)
- William G. Bowen Prize for outstanding book on labor and public policy (Princeton University)
- Honorary mention for David J. Langum Sr. Prize in legal history/biography
- Fellowship from the National Foundation for the Humanities
- Fellowship from the National Foundation for the Humanities
As an educator, Woloch teaches specialized courses including 'American Women in the 1920s', 'Education in American History', and 'Progressive Women, 1890-1920'. Her current research on Virginia Crocheron Gildersleeve, dean of Barnard College from 1911-1947, continues her exploration of women's leadership in educational institutions. This project builds on her deep institutional knowledge of Barnard College while expanding understanding of women's contributions to higher education history.
