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Areas of Expertise: New South, Appalachian history, WWII American home front
Overview
Heather Murray’s scholarly focus centers on the WWII-era American South. She has published on topics in Appalachian history and has worked in the public history field at multiple state museums across the South. Currently, Ms. Murray is a Senior Lecturer of History in the College of Arts and Letters.
Courses Taught
- HIST 1111: World History I
- HIST 1112 and 1112-Honors: World History II
- HIST 2111: U.S. History I
- HIST 2112 and 2112-Honors: U.S. History II
- HIST 2860: History of World Religions
Education
- A.B.D., American History, Louisiana State University, 2011
- M.A., American History, Western Carolina University, 2002
- B.A., Anthropology, University of Georgia, 2000
- B.A., History, University of Georgia, 1999
- 1998, History, Gainesville Gollege, A.A
Research/Special Interests
New South Social History; Appalachian History, American Military History; Public History/Museum Studies
Publications
“Asheville, NC.” Encyclopedia of Appalachia. Knoxville: Eastern Tennessee University. 2006
“‘Adequate in Our Courtesy:’ Race Relations in Jackson County, North Carolina.” Tuckasegee Valley Historical Review (Spring 2002): 31-51; “The Fight for Student’s Rights: Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District.” Tuckasegee Valley Historical Review (Spring 2001): 6-26; Williams, Max ed. The History of Jackson County. Sesquicentennial Edition. Sylva, NC: Jackson County Historical Society, 2001. (contributor);
Work Experience
- Senior Lecturer, 2017 to present - University of North Georgia
- Lecturer, 2010-2017 - Gainesville State College / University of North Georgia
- Instructor of History, 2007-2010 - Gainesville State College / North Georgia College & State University