About Us:

As stated in our first post this a project that is by-in-large being carried out by Muskingum's undergraduate history majors. We thought that our readers might be interested in knowing a little bit about the researchers who are putting this project together.

Overseeing this project is Professor William Kerrigan. Kerrigan received his bachelor's from Austin College, a master's Texas Christian University, and his doctorate from the University of Michigan. He currently holds a distinguished chair in history and the rank of full professor and teaches courses in Early American History. Kerrigan has taken on the role of University Archivist as well. He has previously published three pictorial history books through Arcadia Publishing with his students: Cambridge, Salt Fork State Park, and most recently in 2009 Muskingum College.

Senior Ryan Worbs is currently serving as team leader for the Digital Archives Initiative. Worbs is a history major and the 2009 recipient of the Joseph Dubert Award. Worbs was a co-author and played a key role on the Muskingum College book and is lending his expertise in Muskingum history on this new project. Worbs is also a 2009 SHEAR/Mellon Undergraduate Fellowship in Early American History recipient. Worbs will be graduating in May 2010 and is pursuing admission to Ph.D. programs at universities in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.

Sophomore Abby Curtin, a dual major in History and American Studies, is another valued member of this team. Curtin brings to the table a wealth of experience in public history as a volunteer with a handful of historical sites in the Western Reserve region of Ohio including the James A. Garfield home.

Sophomore Brock Hutchison is a dual major in History and Political Science.

Sophomore Evan Daniel is a dual major in History and Music. He enjoys playing the organ among his talents.