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Robert D. Carlson serves as a Lecturer in the Department of History and Philosophy within Troy University's College of Arts and Sciences, Alabama, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses spanning U.S. history from colonial eras to modern constitutional development.
His academic credentials include:
- B.F.A. from Valdosta State University
- M.A. from Valdosta State University
- Ph.D. from Emory University
Dr. Carlson's research centers on 19th-century American South with emphasis on Civil War socioeconomics, constitutional evolution, and slavery systems. His current multi-phase digital project geolocates Georgia's enslaved populations (1845-1865), merging traditional archival methods with spatial analysis. Earlier work examined class dynamics among non-elite Southerners during wartime, revealing tensions between planter elites and common citizens.
His publications demonstrate consistent focus on Confederate political structures and marginalized populations, with recent work advancing digital methodologies for historical slavery studies.
Recognition includes:
- Excellence in Research Using the Holdings of an Archives (Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board) for Plain Folk in a Rich Man's War
No documented graduate advisees or research grants are referenced, though his editorial work on Confederate congressional records indicates significant archival engagement.
