historian

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professor

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writer

I am a historian, author, and educator with a focus on American cultural memory, music history, and the ways history is shaped, remembered, and performed. My research explores topics ranging from the Civil War and monuments to jazz, folk, and popular music.

I have authored two university-press books—on early jazz history and Civil War memory—co-edited two collections of essays on Bob Dylan (one forthcoming in 2026), and have presented my work at conferences and public lectures. I am also a consultant on projects that intersect history, art, and culture.

I’m available for speaking engagements, interviews, and writing collaborations—please reach out via carneycp@sfasu.edu or through the contact page.