Into the Archives: An Introduction to the History MA Program

Posted: January 6, 2025

An introduction to the History MA Program, including opportunities for research and teaching, all while experiencing firsthand the fascinating world of historical archives!

open book showing two black and white photos from the early twentieth century

Event Details

  • Thursday, January 16, 2025
    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    City: Peterborough
    Symons Campus
    Building: Bata Library
    Room: 117

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Are you interested in graduate study in History? This event will provide students with an introduction to the History MA Program, including opportunities for research and teaching, all while experiencing firsthand the fascinating world of historical archives.

The session will be led by Professor Finis Dunaway, Director of the History MA Program, and Karen Suurtamm, University Archivist and Head of Special Collections. Oscar Siler, a current student in the History MA Program, will also share some of his experiences conducting archival research. The event is intended for upper-year undergraduates as well as BA graduates interested in the History program.  

Contact Info

history_ma@trentu.ca

Trent University respectfully acknowledges it is located on the treaty and traditional territory of the Mississauga Anishnaabeg. We offer our gratitude to First Peoples for their care for, and teachings about, our earth and our relations. May we honour those teachings.

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