The Lerner-Scott Prize is given annually by the Organization of American Historians for the best doctoral dissertation in US women’s history. The prize is named for Gerda Lerner and Anne Firor Scott, both pioneers in women’s history and past presidents of the OAH. Submitted dissertations must be completed during the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 to be eligible for the 2024 Lerner-Scott Prize.

Submissions are due by October 1, 2023. 

Position Overview

The Museum Studies Program at the University of Kansas (KU) invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level expected to commence on August 18, 2024. The program seeks a scholar whose research and teaching examine the politics, ethics, and epistemologies of museum collections, exhibits, and pedagogy. We are particularly interested in Asian/Black/Indigenous/Latinx topics and/or museum politics, ethics, and epistemologies in a global context. We welcome applicants holding a doctoral degree in a related field, including (but not limited to) Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture/Historic Preservation, Art History, Education, Ethnic Studies, History, Natural Sciences, Public Administration, Visual Arts/Culture, and Women’s and Gender Studies. We are committed to considering a wide range of candidates for this broadly defined, interdisciplinary position and encourage you to contact the search chair if you are unsure whether your expertise and experience is a good match.

The Museum Studies Program (https://museumstudies.ku.edu) is an interdisciplinary program housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (https://college.ku.edu) that grants 10-15 M.A. degrees and graduate certificates annually. As an interdisciplinary program, most program faculty maintain affiliations with one or more departments/programs across campus. KU’s Hall Center for the Humanities, Biodiversity Institute, and Institute for Digital Research in the Humanities provide excellent resources to support research and teaching initiatives across the university. Students and faculty enjoy strong, collaborative relationships on campus with the Spencer Museum of Art, Natural History Museum/Biodiversity Institute, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, Booth Family Hall of Athletics, and Wilcox Classical Museum. Numerous institutions of national significance are within a 45-minute drive of campus, including the Brown vs. Board of Education National Historic Park, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, American Jazz Museum, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, National World War I Museum, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Gay and Lesbian Archive of Mid-America, and the National Archives-Kansas City Branch.

The successful candidate will have an active research program and will teach a 2-2 load, contributing their expertise in the politics and ethics of museums to core courses MUSE 801 (The Nature of Museums), MUSE 802 (The Culture of Museums), and MUSE 803 (Seminar in Current Museum Topics). They will develop specialized courses in their field of training and relevant professional domains (leadership, interpretation, collections, or community engagement). The ability to offer professionalization courses in an area such as management and development or digital technologies in museum practice is a plus. The successful candidate will also mentor students and serve on student committees for internship and final research projects.

The University of Kansas is the state’s flagship university, an R-1 institution and one of just 66 invited members of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). Current enrollment is 28,500 (19,000 undergraduate), with students drawn from 112 nations and all 50 states. 20.6% of KU students identify as members of underrepresented groups. The 1,000-acre main campus is in Lawrence, a dynamic and diverse community of 95,000 in hilly northeast Kansas about 35 miles west of Kansas City. Lawrence is also home to the Haskell Indian Nations University, while the Kansas City metropolitan area is home to vibrant and historically significant Black and Latinx communities.
 

Job Description

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education. KU’s vision is to be an exceptional learning community that lifts each other and advances society. The Jayhawks Rising Strategic Plan was developed around three Institutional Priorities: creating a clear and ambitious direction to fulfill our mission to educate leaders, build healthy communities, and make discoveries that change the world. Additional information is available at https://jayhawksrising.ku.edu/.  The successful candidate must receive valid U.S. work authorization prior to the specified start date.

Job Duties:
40% - Research:  Maintain an active and productive program of research in the candidate’s area of specialization, as measured by publications and public presentations of scholarship.

40% - Teaching/Advising: Teach four courses per academic year in Museum Studies, mentor and advise students, and serve on/chair M.A. committees for Museum Studies final products.

20% - Service: Service to the Program, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the University, and the profession.
 

Required Qualifications

For rank of Assistant Professor:

1. Doctoral degree in a related field, including (but not limited to) Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture/Historic Preservation, Art History, Education, Ethnic Studies, History, Natural Sciences, Public Administration, Visual Arts/Culture, and Women's and Gender Studies.
2. Ability to teach college-level courses.

For rank of Associate Professor:

1. Doctoral degree in a related field, including (but not limited to) Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture/Historic Preservation, Art History, Education, Ethnic Studies, History, Natural Sciences, Public Administration, Visual Arts/Culture, and Women's and Gender Studies.
2. Record of excellence in teaching.
3. Record of demonstrated research activity commensurate with tenured appointment.

Contact Information to Applicants

Dr. Andrew Denning
Museum Studies Director and Search Chair
asdenning@ku.edu

Additional Candidate Instruction

For complete information, go to https://employment.ku.edu/academic/26226BR.  A complete online application includes the following materials: (1) cover letter detailing research activities, teaching interests, and service engagements; (2) Curriculum vitae; (3) Statement (no more than two pages, single-spaced) detailing how your research philosophy, pedagogy, and public/institutional engagement contribute to an interdisciplinary M.A. program that trains museum professionals; and (4) names and contact information for three professional references, who will be contacted at a later time for shortlisted candidates.

In addition to the materials above, learning about each applicant's contribution and engagement in areas of diversity is an important part of KU's mission. Applicants will be asked to respond to the following prompt (no more than 4,000 characters, including spaces) at the time of application:

• Describe your experiences working with people from diverse backgrounds and explain how those experiences reflect your commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

Applicants are also encouraged to include or expand upon how they have contributed to building a culture of diversity and belonging within their other application materials.

Application review will begin on November 1 and will continue until a pool of qualified applicants is obtained.
 

Application Review Begins

01-Nov-2023

Anticipated Start Date

18-Aug-2024

Position Number

x

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

FTE

1.0

Reg/Temp

Regular

Advertised Salary Range

Salary starts at $64,000 for Assistant Professor and $74,000 for Associate Professor

Employee Class

F-Faculty

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).

Assistant Professor – U.S. Colonial Era

Job no: 517301
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois

Title: Assistant Professor – U.S. Colonial Era
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: History
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

U.S. Colonial Era: The Department of History at Illinois State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in early American history, beginning August 16, 2024. Specialization is open, but candidates should be able to teach courses on the revolutionary and early national periods. Candidates with a focus on the trans-Appalachian West are encouraged to apply. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students and can contribute to the climate of inclusivity on campus are especially encouraged to apply. 

Illinois State University is a coeducational, residential university with around 21,000 students (http://illinoisstate.edu/); the History Department has the largest number of majors in the state, with about 500 full-time undergraduate and graduate students (https://history.illinoisstate.edu/).

Additional Information

Illinois State University: Illinois State University http://www.illinoisstate.edu, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. There are approximately 21,000 students in the seven colleges of Illinois State University. In our most recent strategic plan Educate ∙ Connect ∙ Elevate, we have committed our resources to realizing seven core values: Learning and Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion, Respect, Collaboration, Individualized Attention, Civic Engagement, and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our University being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Also visit the University’s metrics of excellence at (http://illinoisstate.edu/pointsofpride/). 

Bloomington-Normal Community: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurance’s International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems and its citizens’ high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates. SmartAsset ranked Bloomington IL, in the top 20 of the most livable cities in the U.S. (2022). Zippia named Bloomington, IL, as #1 on their “Happiest Cities” list (2020), and Best Choice Schools listed the area on its “30 Small College Towns with Great Quality of Life” (2020). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis, two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis, and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield; many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via the Amtrak located 1 block from ISU’s campus. For more information on our community, please visit (http://visitbn.org/).

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Required Qualifications

1. Ph.D. in history or a closely related field.
2. Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law.

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

08/16/2023

Required Applicant Documents

1. A letter of application that includes a summary of current and future scholarship, teaching interests and experience, and ability to work effectively with a broadly diverse student population.
2. C.V.
3. A chapter-length sample of scholarship.

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

For full consideration, complete applications should be received by October 15. Review of applications will begin on October 16 and continue until the position is filled or withdrawn.

Contact Information for Applicants

Trish Gudeman, Lead Staff
Department of History
Illinois State University
historysearch@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.

Application Opened: 08/08/2023 09:00 AM CST
Application Closes: Open Until Filled

https://jobsearch.illinoisstate.edu/en-us/job/517301/assistant-professor-us-colonial-era

The 2024-2025 Huntington Library Research Fellowships

The Huntington Library is now accepting Research Fellowship Applications for the 2024-2025 fellowship year for Long-Term Fellowships, Short-Term Fellowships, and Travel Grants.

For details of eligibility and the applications process, see https://www.huntington.org/fellowships. 

Support 

The Huntington offers thirteen Long-Term Fellowships for nine to twelve months in residence, each with a stipend of $50,000. They are open to scholars who hold a PhD or have successfully defended a dissertation by the application deadline. Although nine of these are open to scholars working on projects in any area where The Huntington’s collections are strong, there are specific awards for the study of maritime history (The Kemble Fellowship), the history of medicine (The Molina Fellowship) and the history of science (The Dibner Fellowships). Three awards (the Thom Fellowships) are reserved for recent post-doctoral scholars. 

Approximately 140 Short-Term Fellowships are available for one to five months in residence and carry monthly stipends of $3,500. They are open to doctoral candidates, master's students in programs requiring a thesis, faculty members, postdoctoral candidates, and independent researchers working on a scholarly project served by The Huntington’s collections. 

Six Travel Grants for Study Abroad are available in any of the fields in which The Huntington’s own collections are strong and where the research will be carried out in libraries or archives outside of the United States or Canada, especially those in the UK, continental Europe, or Latin America. 

We also offer nine Exchange Fellowships with Corpus Christi, Jesus, Linacre, Lincoln, and New Colleges, Oxford; Trinity Hall, Cambridge; Trinity College Dublin/Marsh's Library; the University of Durham; and the John Rylands Research Institute and Library at The University of Manchester. The intention is to encourage projects which can be developed both in The Huntington's collections and in archives across the world.   

Resources 

The Huntington is a collections-based research and educational institution, which promotes humanities scholarship on the basis of its library holdings and Art Collections. 

The Library holds more than 11 million items that span the 11th to 21st centuries. Its diverse materials center on fourteen intersecting collection strengths. 

Application 

Applications are submitted online. The deadline for submission is 11:59 PM PST on November 15, 2023. It is advisable to begin your online application well before the application deadline. For more information, see Fellowship FAQs or email Fellowships@huntington.org. 

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WHA Announcement on Westin Bonaventure:

Last summer a few of our members inquired about the ongoing labor union strike of hotel workers in Los Angeles. We have been following the situation closely and welcomed the news that, last June, the Westin Bonaventure "reached a historic agreement with its workers." As reported by UNITE HERE! Local 11, the "Westin Bonaventure emerges as the leader in fair wages and benefits for its workers" (see full press release here). 

Just this week UNITE HERE! called for a boycott of conventions in downtown L.A. We reached out to our contacts through UNITE HERE! about what this could mean for the WHA's 2023 Conference. They responded and confirmed that their call for a convention boycott does not include events scheduled at the Westin Bonaventure, and we are welcome to advise our members and attendees of that.

Just this week UNITE HERE! called for a boycott of conventions in downtown L.A. We reached out to our contacts through UNITE HERE! about what this could mean for the WHA's 2023 Conference. They responded and confirmed that their call for a convention boycott does not include events scheduled at the Westin Bonaventure, and we are welcome to advise our members and attendees of that.

The WHA staff is happy to take additional questions or hear your concerns on this matter. Please feel free to email us at any time with inquiries: wha@westernhistory.org Thank you for your interest and engagement as we inch closer to the conference in L.A.

The Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education program supports the exploration and development of small projects that would benefit underserved populations through the teaching and study of the humanities.

Grant activities may include curricular or program development, expert consultations, speakers’ series, student research, creation of teaching resources, and community engagement. Projects may benefit students, faculty, the institution or organization, and/or the community.

Eligible applicants include small- to medium-size two- and four-year institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations whose work advances the humanities at these institutions and among their faculty and students. These institutions should also meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Community colleges

• Minority-serving institutions (MSIs)

• Rural colleges and universities

• Colleges and universities enrolling a majority (greater than 50%) of students receiving Pell grants

• Institutions that have not received funding from the NEH Division of Education Programs since 2018

Draft deadline: NEH program officers can provide feedback on materials received before September 6, 2023. This may include a full draft, a partial draft, or even just a few sentences with a project idea. NEH staff can schedule a phone call or video chat to discuss the feedback.

Application deadline: Eligible applications received by October 18, 2023 via Grants.gov will receive full consideration.

For more information consult the Notice of Funding Opportunity. You may also wish to view the informational webinar on the program page, consult the list of Frequently Asked Questions, and/or email us at spotlight@neh.gov.

The History Department at Weber State University is seeking to hire an Assistant Professor in the History of the American West.

Position Title	Tenure-track Assistant Professor of US History
Requisition Number	F00341P
Job Description	The Department of History at Weber State University invites applications for a tenure-track Historian of the American West at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning January 2024 (or July 2024). The desired candidate will be required to teach Utah history. Preference given to candidates who also specialize in historically marginalized communities in U.S. History.
Job Duties	The teaching load is four courses per semester. The successful candidate will be required to teach at least one GenEd U.S. course per semester, senior-level Utah history and other upper division courses in their area of specialization as scheduled.
Required Qualifications	PhD in History is required prior to appointment. ABD candidates may apply, however, the PhD must be in hand by January 1, 2024 or July 1, 2024, depending on contract start date.
Benefits Summary	WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.

Open Date	05/02/2023
Close Date	09/30/2023
Open Until Filled	No
Notes to Applicant	If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The position comes with a generous benefits package. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a letter of application, current CV, Utah History syllabus, and the names and contact information for three professional references (if a candidate has not completed the doctorate, one reference must be the candidate’s advisor). Applications must be received by September 30, 2023. Criminal background check required as a condition of employment. The Department of History and Weber State University is strongly committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our department and university community. Weber State University is in the process of becoming an Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), with a growing population of Latinx students. Weber State University was built on land that has been cared for by the Fremont, Goshute, Paiute, Ute, and Shoshone peoples, and recognizes, validates, respects, and honors these sovereign nations and their traditions, cultures, and histories.

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Other Document 1
4. List of References with Contact Info

WSU Applicant Job Site

The National Humanities Center invites applications for academic-year or one-semester residential fellowships. Mid-career, senior, and emerging scholars from all areas of the humanities with a strong record of peer-reviewed work are encouraged to apply.

Scholars from all parts of the globe are eligible; stipends and travel expenses are provided. Fellowship applicants must have a PhD or equivalent scholarly credentials. Fellowships are supported by the Center’s own endowment, private foundation grants, contributions from alumniand friends, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Located in the vibrant Research Triangle region of North Carolina, the Center affords access to the rich cultural and intellectual communities supported by the area’s research institutes, universities, and dynamic arts scene. Fellows enjoy private studies, in-house dining, and superb library services that deliver all research materials.

Applications and all accompanying materials are due by 11:59 p.m. EDT, October 5, 2023. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/become-a-fellow/.

Application requirements:

Fellowship applicants are asked to complete the online application form and to upload the following documents:

● 1,000-word project proposal

● Short bibliography (up to 2 pages)

● Curriculum vitae (up to 4 pages)

● One-page tentative outline of the structure of the project (if the project is a book, provide an outline of chapters; otherwise, give an outline of the components of the project and their progress to date)

Applicants will also be asked to provide names and contact information for three references. References will receive an email prompt inviting them to upload a letter of recommendation on behalf of the applicant. All letters are also due by October 5, 2023.

We strongly recommend applicants read through our Frequently Asked Questions before beginning their application. Questions can be emailed to fellowships@nationalhumanitiescenter.org.

National Council for Public History (NCPH) awards recognize excellence in the diverse ways public historians apply their skills to the world around us. The purpose of the awards program is to promote professionalism and best practices among public historians and to raise awareness about their activities. Submissions for the Book Award and Kelley Award are due November 1, 2023; all other awards (the Outstanding Public History Project Award, Grassroots Public History Award, Excellence in Consulting Awards, New Professional Awards, and Student Awards) are due December 1, 2023. Help us acknowledge extraordinary work by nominating yourself or a colleague. A full list of awards and submission details is available at, https://ncph.org/about/awards/.

Dear WHA Membership,

I regretfully write to inform you that Dr. Arthur "Art" Gómez, western history scholar, died on March 11, 2022, in an automobile accident near Maxwell, New Mexico. He was 75 years old. This news did not reach the Western History Association last year, so we felt it should be important to inform members as soon as possible. 

Gómez was an active member of the WHA and served on numerous committees including multiple Nominating, Local Arrangements, and Program committees; the Autry and Athearn Award committees; as well as the Western Historical Quarterly Board of Editors and WHA Council. You can access his obituary here to learn more about Dr. Gómez's life.

You can also read more about Dr. Gómez's significant contributions to the field of western history and the WHA in a message written by WHA member Chris Huggard and Gómez's wife, Penny. 

Sincerely,

Elaine Nelson, WHA Executive Director

Arthur Raymond Gómez (Dec. 5, 1946-March 11, 2022)

It is with a heavy heart that we submit the obituary of Arthur “Art” Raymond Gómez. On his way to his aunt Ruth Lobato’s funeral in Denver to sing at the memorial, Art perished in an automobile accident. On March 11, 2022, as he traveled north on Interstate 25, near Maxwell, New Mexico, he either hit black ice or caught a wind shear, causing his new truck to crash. The isolation caused by the Covid pandemic delayed news getting to many of his professional colleagues.

Born on December 5, 1946, in Cortez, Colorado, “Artie” as he was known in his youth was born into a family of the American West. He was the third son of Bernarda Valdez-Lobato and Everardo Ramón “Ray” Gómez. The family had lost two infant boys Robert and James, so Art became the lone son. He had two sisters, the late-Angela Marie, seven years his senior, and Cynthia “Cyndi” Kathryn Gómez, six years his junior. The family moved to Denver in 1950 when Art’s father decided to work in the wholesale lumber business after having worked in the sawmill community of McPhee, Colorado. Ray had served as a radio waist-gunner on a B-26 Martin Marauder, flying 63 missions over Europe during World War II, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross. Mr. Gómez instilled in Art a deep appreciation of narrative history often quizzing him on the stories he shared from the books, developing in Art the analytical skills he later tapped into as a professional historian.

In 1956, the family moved to Durango, Colorado, so Art’s father could start his wood molding company, Las Animas Wood Products. While attending Durango High School, Art earned a reputation as a high-level athlete, playing football, basketball, and track (1964 state champions). One teammate reflected that he “ran like a gazelle.” Choosing not to follow his father into the lumbering business, he did reflect often on this decision. He remained proud of his father, however, dedicating Forests Under Fire (2001), a book he co-edited with Chris Huggard, to his father and his brothers in the industry. When logging waned in the Southwest, he quoted his father in the volume: “There are only a few of us left. Weyerhauser, Georgia Pacific, and your uncle [Art] and me.”

When Art himself returned in 1974 from his four-year tour of duty in Vietnam having served in the U.S. Air Force as a translator of Chinese Mandarin, he related in the preface to the book that “in the isolated world of southwestern Colorado, it seemed to me that only one industrial endeavor beckoned to vigorous Hispanic males, and that was the lumber industry.” This reflection later resonated with those who knew Art well because he detested being stereotyped as “just a Chicano historian” because he viewed himself as a generalist of the history of the twentieth- century West, especially concerning economics, public lands, and the National Park Service. He was Hispanic, of course, but he simply wanted to be seen as an American, a western American who studied and wrote about the Southwest, in particular.

Still, he retained a deep appreciation of and pride in his roots. His love of his heritage was reflected in his music. After having played in the Rock band, “Ezra,” while attending Fort Lewis College after his military service, he devoted his musical talents later in life to performing countless mariachi songs and Mexican corridos with other bands and individually. At Western History Association conferences, he sang and played guitar in his room that at times led to hotel officials calling off late-night sing-a-longs with Virginia Scharff and other musicians who were always surrounded by the “UNM mafia,” as the western historians from the University of New Mexico became known in the 1990s. Art was beloved for his friendly demeanor and fun-loving personality and admired for his unique intellect and insightfulness. As a professional historian, he quietly made a name for himself applying theoretical and practical concepts in his narrative histories. He served on the WHA nominating committee that chose Richard W. Etulain for president, a selection he advocated for and was very proud of. He also served on the council of the American Historical Association.

After earning a bachelor’s degree in history and Spanish at Fort Lewis College and a master’s degree in Asian Studies at the University of Arizona in the 1970s, Art went on to earn a PhD in 1990 in the history of the 20th Century US West under renowned historian Gerald D. Nash. Even before he finished the doctorate, he was hired by the National Park Service in 1987. This position, he claimed, assured him he was on the right track professionally. A webpage of the American Historical Association quoted him concerning his choice to seek a PhD in history: “As a graduate student, I consistently questioned the importance of my educational vocation. It was not until my career in preservation history began, however, that I came to fully appreciate the meaning of the word 'professionalism.'" He began his career at San Antonio Missions National Historic Park before serving as a regional historian from 1990 on for most of his two-plus decades in the Intermountain Region of the Park Service in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Among his favorite duties was when he served as the history tour guide and translator for his Mexican counterparts in the Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia and when he completed numerous interviews of Japanese pilots who bombed Pearl Harbor for an oral history project during the 50th anniversary commemoration. He received numerous service honors, including two Outstanding Achievement awards from different offices in the Park Service. He also completed countless historical reports on a wide variety of topics from Chamizal National Memorial to Lake Mead National Recreation Area to the Amarillo (Texas) Helium works, among others.

He and his wife Penny shared a deep appreciation of history and archeology, her avocational field of training. She was a museum educator who immersed herself in the diverse cultures of New Mexico, teaching children and training docents at the Museum of International Folk Art and the Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe. Together they collaborated on several projects, including an oral history one involving Park Service officials. Penny, Art said, “bolsters what little I know about archeology while I share my historical knowledge with her.” Their combined interests created a magical relationship based on their love of the rich southwestern past and of each other.

Art wrote numerous essays and book chapters in his career. His publications are highlighted by several books: A Most Singular Country: A History of Occupation in the Big Bend (Brigham Young Univ. Press, 1990); Quest for the Golden Circle: The Four Corners and the Metropolitan West, 1945-1970 (Univ. of New Mexico Press, 1994); co-edited with Chris Huggard, Forests Under Fire: A Century of Ecosystem Mismanagement in the Southwest (Univ. of AZ Press, 2001); authored with photographs by Lucian Niemeyer New Mexico: Images of a Land and Its People (UNM Press, 2004); and, co-author with Bob Spude and Joe Sanchez, New Mexico: A History (Univ. of Oklahoma Press, 2013).

Art is survived by Christine Penelope “Penny” Gómez Taylor, his wife of 32 years, his sister Cyndi Ranson and husband Nick, son Paul Arthur Gómez, stepchildren John Caldwell, Sally Horrobin, and Ellen Caldwell and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Angie, and youngest son Christian Michael Gómez. He is greatly missed by his colleagues in the history profession. Two weeks after his passing, colleague Bill Gwaltney declared, “He was a lovely man and will be very much missed.” We will never forget you, Art Gómez.

Penny Gómez Taylor, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Chris Huggard, Fayetteville, Arkansas

July 24, 2023