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Dr. Edward Salo
Associate Director of Heritage Studies
Professor of History
Historic Preservationist
Associate Chair
Education
- Ph.D. Public History, Middle Tennessee State University, 2009
- M.A. History, Middle Tennessee State University, 1998
- B.S. History/Political Science, East Tennessee State University, 1993
Teaching Specialties
Applied and Public History, Military and Naval History, Historic Preservation, Comic book history, Cultural Resources Management, Transportation History, and US History 1900-1945
Courses Taught
Introduction to Public History, Historic Preservation, Monuments and Memorials, American Architectural History, Historic Sites Interpretation, US History to 1877, Sports History in America, US Military History, Global History of World War II, Pirates of the Carolinas, Vietnam War, History of Space Exploration, Cultural History of Comic Books in America
Study abroad classes: Cold War, Food Heritage in Italy, World War II and the Western Front
Research Interests
Cultural Resources Management during times of conflict, Historic Preservation, Cold War military history, Comic book history
Contact Information
esalo@AState.edu
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Building: HSS
Room: 4044
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By Appointment Only: Please Email
