Junius P. Rodriguez

Junius P. Rodriguez
PhD
Residence United States
Occupation Professor of history; Editor
Academic background
Alma mater Louisiana State University (M.A.)
Auburn University (PhD)
Academic work
Institutions Eureka College
Main interests History of slavery
Notable works Reference works on slavery in the United States

Junius P. Rodriguez is a professor of history at Eureka College in Eureka, Illinois, who has been the general editor of multiple major reference books on the history of slavery in the United States and the world, as well as related topics such as black history and abolitionism. His work on the history of slavery is notable and acclaimed as"outstanding" by other scholars and by librarians, who have recommended it as part of the core collection for every academic library and many public libraries as well.

Career

Rodriguez grew up in Louisiana. After earning his B.A. from Nicholls State University (1979), he taught in the public school system of Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, for nearly a decade. Rodriguez served a term as Parish Councilman in Lafourche Parish from 1979-1983.[1]

Rodrigue earned his M.A. from Louisiana State University (1987), and Ph.D. from Auburn University (1992).[2][3] Rodriguez has been a professor of history at Eureka College since 1992.[4] John Greenfieldt and Patrice Bartell recommended his Encyclopedia of Slave Resistance and Rebellion for public library core collections.[5]

Rodriguez consulted on the development of the documentary Human Bondage, which aired as part of the History Channel's History's Mysteries series in 2000.[2] In 2002, he helped draw national attention to the 500th anniversary of the beginning of the transatlantic slave trade. Journalist DeWayne Wickham described his efforts as "a perfect teachable moment for discussion and reflection" that was fitting for the event.[6][7]

Rodriguez unsuccessfully challenged incumbent Republican congressman Darin LaHood of Illinois's 18th congressional district in 2016, running as a Democrat. He won 27.9% of the vote to LaHood's 72.1%.[8]

Works

In 2000, Chronology of World Slavery, was included in "Outstanding reference sources 2000", from the American Library Association.

References

  1. ↑ "Louisiana's Road to the Future," The Daily Comet, Sept. 22, 1987.
  2. 1 2 Contemporary Authors, Vol. 170, p. 359; Contemporary Authors New Revised Series, Vol. 125, p.304
  3. ↑ Rodriguez CV
  4. ↑ Eureka College profile
  5. ↑ John Greenfieldt and Patrice Bartell, Public library core collection: a selection guide to reference books and adult nonfiction (2008) p. 206.
  6. ↑ DeWayne Wickham, "Sad Anniversary Needs Reflection," USA Today, March 31, 2002
  7. ↑ Lewis W. Diuguid, Discovering the Real America: Toward A More Perfect Union (Boca Raton, FL: BrownWalker Press, 2007), p. 162.
  8. ↑ "Illinois General Election 2016". Illinois State Board of Elections. 2016-11-08. Retrieved 2016-12-13.
  9. ↑ Hupp, Stephen L.; Kohl, David F. Reference & User Services Quarterly, Fall 1998, Vol. 38 Issue 1, p96-96;
  10. ↑ John K. Thornton, The Journal of Southern History, Vol. 65, No. 3 (Aug., 1999), pp. 604-605 "On the whole, however, this is a valuable resource, and one that repays curious browsing as well as focused research. It is well worthwhile for small libraries to pay the asking price for these large and handsome volumes"
  11. ↑ Journal of Southern History, Feb. 2002, Vol. 68 Issue 1, p246-47;
  12. ↑ Stratton, Steve. Booklist, 8/1/2007, Vol. 103 Issue 22, p 102;
  13. ↑ John Greenfieldt and Patrice Bartell, Public library core collection: a selection guide to reference books and adult nonfiction (2008) p. 206 "provides a solid examination of the history of resistance to slavery and begins to examine some of the cultural issues that both maintained slavery and downplayed resistance….The text will serve as a good accompaniment to reference materials on slavery, so that readers understand that with slavery went resistance. It is recommended for public and academic libraries."
  14. ↑ Glantz, Shelley. Library Media Connection, Oct 2007, Vol. 26 Issue 2, p91;
  15. ↑ Against the Grain, November 2007, p. 65;
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