Participant Info

First Name
Julie
Last Name
OConnor
Affiliation
Independent historian
Website URL
https://friendsofalbanyhistory.wordpress.com/
Keywords
Albany NY, African American, history, women’s suffrage, 19th century, Colored Conventions, anti-slavery, Harlem Hellfighters, 20th century
Additional Contact Information
Researching Albany NY, with special focus on African Americans and women’s suffrage in 19th century.

Personal Info

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About Me

I’m the editor of a WordPress blog and FB page, both titled “Friends of Albany History” that curate articles written by the best Albany NY local history bloggers.

Recent Publications
Media Coverage
I provide background research and expertise to local journalists, including Paul Grondahl, head of the NYS Writer’s Insitute
Country Focus
Albany NY
Expertise by Geography
United States
Expertise by Chronology
19th century, 20th century
Expertise by Topic
American Civil War, Gender, Local & Regional, Public History, Race, Urban History, Women, World War I