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Robert McCoy is an Associate Professor of History at Washington State University (WSU), affiliated with the Department of History within the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on public history, historic preservation, and U.S. history with an emphasis on memory and historical narratives. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Riverside (2002).
McCoy’s work interrogates the creation of historical narratives through studies of Indigenous communities in the Pacific Northwest, including the Nez Perce and Yakima peoples. His publications analyze historical records and oral traditions to challenge conventional historiographical perspectives. Notable works include Chief Joseph, Yellow Wolf, and the Creation of Nez Perce History in the Pacific Northwest (2004) and Forgotten Voices: Death Records of the Yakima, 1888-1964 (2009).
His teaching specialization in public history reflects his commitment to applying historical scholarship to community preservation projects. While no grants or awards are explicitly listed, his academic contributions highlight engagement with underrepresented historical perspectives.
