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Paul Beezley is an Associate Professor of History in the Department of History and Foreign Languages within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences at Jacksonville State University. His expertise centers on cultural history of the post-Civil War American South and turn-of-the-century United States.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. from The University of Mississippi
- Master's degree from The University of Mississippi
- BS from Appalachian State University
Professor Beezley's research explores cultural memory formation through three interconnected lenses:
- World's Fairs and Exhibitions: Analyzing Mississippi's displays at international expositions (1884-1904) as reflections of New South identity politics
- Funerals and Civic Religion: Studying how state funerals (e.g., McKinley, Grant, Davis) reinforced collective allegiances and transmitted cultural values
- Memory Studies: Investigating contested historical narratives, particularly regarding the Civil War and Reconstruction eras
He teaches specialized courses including American Social and Cultural History since 1865, Black America, Mexico Since Independence, and The 1920s and Great Depression. As academic advisor for upper-class history majors, he provides degree planning guidance and registration clearance.
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