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Tom Hamm is a Professor of History and Quaker scholar in residence at Earlham College, specializing in American religious history with a focus on Quakerism. He curates Earlham’s Quaker collection and teaches American/British history courses. His research integrates archival work with collaborative student projects, such as the 1997 Earlham College history co-authored with 14 students.
Education: Ph.D. and M.A. in History from Indiana University; B.A. in History from Butler University. Professional memberships include the American Historical Association, Society of American Archivists, and Society of Historians of the Early Republic.
Research emphasizes Quaker identity, colonial religious institutions, and 19th-century religious reform movements. Notable publications include The Quakers in America (2003) and an anthology of Quaker writings (2011). His work bridges historical scholarship with practical curation, leveraging Earlham’s unique Quaker archives.
Advising highlights include mentoring students in archival research projects (e.g., McCarthy Era studies, 1960s campus dynamics). Active in maintaining and expanding Earlham’s Quaker collection, he combines teaching, research, and institutional history.
Labs/Teams: Integral to Earlham’s Quaker studies programs, collaborating with students and archivists to document Quaker heritage.
