The Berkshire Conference of Women Historians

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We are a diverse and international community of scholars committed to advancing intersectional, justice-driven research.

 Grounded in a spirit of fellowship and mutual support, we honor the past while empowering future generations of feminist historians and cultivating a more just and inclusive landscape for scholars and their work worldwide.

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We envision fostering a global feminist historical community where those who study the past—across specialities, identities, and geographies—are valued, where equity is foundational, and where scholarship on women, genders, and sexualities realizes its full transformative potential.

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians
95
Years of Feminist History Scholarship
1500+
Members Across Five Continents

I am grateful to the Berks network for providing essential intergenerational feminist mentoring, in addition to supporting inspiring feminist scholarship. It has provided the opportunity to connect with scholars whose work I have long admired, and to support the rising generations in turn.

DR. CAMERON BLEVINS
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER

Early on in graduate school, I presented a poster at the 2011 Berks conference on applying text mining analysis to the diary of Martha Ballard. That experience helped foster a longstanding interest in gender history that continues to this day.

DR. ANNELISE HEINZ
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

I am grateful to the Berks network for highlighting the latest scholarship on gender, women, and sexuality and providing much-needed spaces of connection and collaboration at conferences.

DR. HANNAH WAITS
HARVARD UNIVERSITY

The Berks provides a vital forum for women historians to develop and discuss new scholarship. Offering a sincere and resounding thank-you to our Berks!

DR. ALICE BULLARD
WASHINGTON ATTORNEY

In Memoriam: Sandra Trudgen Dawson

Sandra Trudgen Dawson, historian of modern Britain, popular culture, medicine and women’s health, a mother, a wife, and the executive administrator of the Berkshire Conference of Women Historians passed away suddenly on May 18, 2024. A dear friend and lifeline to four cycles of the officers of the organization, Sandra is deeply missed as a colleague and friend to many Berks members.