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Rebecca Scott is the Charles Gibson Distinguished University Professor of History and Professor of Law at the University of Michigan. She holds dual appointments in the Department of History (College of Literature, Science, and the Arts) and the Law School. Her work focuses on slavery, emancipation, legal history, and transatlantic studies. Professor Scott earned an A.B. from Harvard/Radcliffe, an M.Phil. from the London School of Economics, and a Ph.D. from Princeton University.
Education:
- A.B., Harvard University/Radcliffe College, 1971
- M.Phil., London School of Economics, 1973
- Ph.D., Princeton University, 1982
Research Interests: Scott’s research examines the intersection of law, slavery, and freedom in the Atlantic world. Key themes include African diaspora studies, comparative citizenship, and the role of legal documents in shaping identity and rights. Recent work traces the transnational history of a family across slavery and freedom in Cuba, Louisiana, and Europe.
Awards:
- MacArthur Prize Fellowship
- Guggenheim Fellowship
- 2013 Albert Beveridge Award
- 2012 Surrency Article Prize
Advising & Grants: Co-directs the University of Michigan Program in Race, Law, and History. Recent grants include support for archival research in Cuba and Brazil. Supervises graduate students in legal history and transatlantic studies.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects such as Freedom Papers and Law in Slavery and Freedom. Active in the American Society for Legal History, serving as past president (2015–2017).
