Spending Time with A "Scrappy" Historian

In this episode of the Primary Source Podcast, Lee Kluck interviews Theresa Kaminsky, a prominent historian specializing in women's history.They discuss Theresa's journey from being a reluctant women's historian to embracing her role, the challenges of academic publishing, and the importance of collaboration in the academic community.The conversation also explores the transition from academic writing to narrative history, emphasizing the need for engaging storytelling in historical works.Theresa and Lee delve into the intricacies of writing, the importance of recognizing hidden contributions in history, and the role of historians in modern storytelling. They explore the life of Jane Grant, co-founder of The New Yorker, and discuss the challenges of ensuring diverse narratives are told. The conversation also touches on the impact of media representations of history and the significance of social media in connecting with audiences. Get full access to History 4 Public Consumption at history4publicconsumption.substack.com/subscribe