Dr. Shae Cox

Biography

Shae Smith Cox is an Assistant Professor in the History War Society Program and a core member of the Public History faculty at Texas A&M University. Her research focuses on the U.S. Civil War, Reconstruction, and the study of memory through various lenses, including material culture. Cox authored a book published by LSU Press titled 'Fabric of Civil War Society: Uniforms, Badges, Flags, 1859-1939,' which examines the auditory experiences of surgeons and hospital staff caring for wounded and dying Confederate troops during the Civil War. This work emphasizes personal accounts, including diaries and letters, detailing the sounds of conflict and care. At Texas A&M, she teaches HIST 303 (History and Memory), where students collaborate on projects that engage with archival materials. Among her ongoing initiatives is an oral history project that works closely with the community of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, aimed at preserving the memories of elders and addressing local historical narratives. Cox's research interests also encompass Museum Studies and the challenges of integrating oral history and digital history.

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