Carolyn Goldstein
About Carolyn Goldstein
Carolyn Goldstein is the Public History and Community Archives Program Manager at UMass Boston, where she has worked since 2013. She has a PhD in History from the University of Delaware and has authored several works, including books on home improvement and consumerism in America.
Work at UMass Boston
Carolyn Goldstein has served as the Public History and Community Archives Program Manager at UMass Boston since 2013. In this role, she focuses on enhancing public engagement with history through community archives initiatives. She also teaches a graduate seminar in public history within the History Department, contributing to the academic development of students in the field.
Education and Expertise
Goldstein earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in History from the University of Delaware, where she studied from 1986 to 1994. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History from Brown University, completed between 1980 and 1984. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in historical research and public history methodologies.
Background
Before her current position, Carolyn Goldstein worked as a curator at the National Building Museum from 1995 to 1998 and at the Lowell National Historical Park from 1999 to 2006. Her experience in these roles involved leading public history projects and exhibitions, which contributed to her expertise in curatorial practices and community engagement.
Publications and Authorship
Goldstein authored 'Do It Yourself: Home Improvement in 20th-Century America' in 1998 and 'Creating Consumers: Home Economists in Twentieth-Century America,' published by the University of North Carolina Press in May 2012. These works reflect her research interests and contributions to the understanding of American history and consumer culture.
Community Engagement Initiatives
Goldstein coordinated the Mass. Memories Road Show, a project aimed at digitizing family photos and memories shared by residents of Massachusetts. This initiative highlights her commitment to preserving community history and enhancing public access to historical resources.