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Roosevelt Visiting Professor: Sarah Snyder

Sarah Snyder (American University) is the Spring Roosevelt Visiting Professor from 20 May to 20 June 2025. ... Read more

Roosevelt Visiting Professor: James J. Kimble

James J. Kimble (Seton Hall University) is the Spring Roosevelt Visiting Professor from 12 May to 6 June 2025.     ... Read more

Roosevelt Visiting Professor: Julia Irwin

Julia Irwin (Louisiana State University) is the Spring Roosevelt Visiting Professor from 6 May to 5 June 2025.   ... Read more

Call for Papers: Fall International PhD Seminar 2025

Since 2003, the RIAS has organized a seminar for doctoral students pursuing research in American History / American Studies twice a year. The next seminar will take place i ... Read more
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From the Vaults

"From the Vaults" is the RIAS library and archives blog, in which we highlight remarkable historical persons and events through documents from our collections.
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