University of Evansville

« Back to Recent News

UE Professor, Historian Dr. James MacLeod Releases Book Highlighting Evansville during the 20th Century

Evansville, Ind. (10/10/2023) — Dr. James MacLeod, a Professor of History at the University of Evansville (UE), has unveiled a captivating historical narrative in his book, Lost Evansville, which was released on October 9 by The History Press.

In this book, spanning 1945 to 1975, Dr. MacLeod explores the profound impact of this transformative period on Evansville. The narrative spans from the city's early history at Angel Mounds to the challenges of the Great Depression, World War II, the turbulent 1950s, and the significant physical changes of the 1960s and 1970s. Importantly, it sheds light on the "lost history" of the Civil Rights struggle in Evansville during this era.

Lost Evansville features over 80 images, bringing history to life in a gripping and fast-paced account. Dr. MacLeod's extensive expertise in Evansville's history makes this book a compelling read for those interested in the city's past and how it created the future.

Dr. MacLeod's impressive contributions to local history include his roles on historical society boards and receiving the Indiana Historical Society's Hubert Hawkins History Award in 2021. This book is his fourth publication and is expected to be a valuable addition to his body of work.

Lost Evansville by Dr. MacLeod is available at major retailers or by clicking here.

A series of public lectures followed by book signings will be available during the months of November and December. Dr. MacLeod will be selling and signing books at all of these events. Additional details are attached.

About Dr. James MacLeod, Professor of History, University of Evansville

Dr James MacLeod chairs the Department of History, Politics, and Social Change at UE. He is the author of Evansville in World War Two, which was published in 2015, and The Cartoons of Evansville's Karl Kae Knecht, published in February 2017. In 2016 he wrote and co-produced a 2-part documentary on Evansville in World War II for WNIN PBS titled Evansville at War. In 2000, he published a book on 19th century British religion, The Second Disruption, and has also written over 30 other scholarly publications. He has delivered hundreds of public lectures, has won many awards for his teaching and scholarship, and was UE's Outstanding Teacher in 2009. MacLeod is an active local historian, and serves on the Boards of the Vanderburgh County Historical Society, the Southwestern Indiana Historical Society, and the History Committee of the Evansville Museum of Art, History and Science. In 2021 he received the Indiana Historical Society's Hubert Hawkins History Award in recognition of his distinguished service and career in local history.

The University of Evansville is a private, comprehensive university located in the southwestern region of Indiana. Established in 1854, UE is recognized across the globe for its rich tradition of innovative, academic excellence and vibrant campus community of changemakers.

Home of the Purple Aces, UE offers over 75 majors, 17 Division I sports, and a unique study abroad experience at Harlaxton, the University's very own Victorian manor located in the countryside of England. For more information, please visit evansville.edu.

MEDIA CONTACT

Noah Alatza, Chief Communications Officer

na122@evansville.edu

812-893-5319

Media Attachments

LostEvansville Book Signings

Dr. James MacLeod Headshot

Copyright © 2024 Merit Pages, Inc. • All Rights Reserved. • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Opt Out