Theodore Karamanski

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Theodore Karamanski
Alma mater Loyola University Chicago
SpouseEileen M. McMahon

Theodore Karamanski (born August 1, 1953) is a professor and historian specializing in American and Public History. He is a professor of history at Loyola University Chicago, where he directs the Public History graduate Program. [1] [2]

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Early life and education

Theodore Karamanski was born in Chicago, Illinois. There, he attended Loyola University Chicago earning an A.B. with departmental honors in 1975. He later returned to earn his A.M. and PhD in history in 1979. [3]

Academic career

After earning his degree, he went on to lecture at Loyola University Chicago as a visiting assistant professor. He gradually completed his tenure track, becoming a full professor at Loyola University Chicago, where he continues to teach today. He founded the Public History Program at Loyola, which he later directed. [1] He has recently provided analysis on environmental and American Indian policy with a historical perspective.

Professional career

Dr. Karamanski's career as a public historian has been significant. He has worked as an historian in different capacities for many different institutions inside and outside academia including:

Awards and honors

Publications

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  8. Karamanski, Theodore J. (January 1988). Fur Trade and Exploration. ISBN   9780806120935.
  9. Karamanski, Theodore J. (1989). Deep Woods Frontier. ISBN   9780814320495.
  10. Karamanski, Theodore J. (10 March 2006). Rally 'Round the Flag. ISBN   9781461641742.
  11. Karamanski, Theodore J. (2000). Schooner Passage. ISBN   9780814329115.
  12. Karamanski, Theodore J. (September 2012). Blackbird's Song. ISBN   9781609173371.