Liberal Arts and Sciences
Inquire Capitalism
Led by Sean Adams · History
What we study
Inquire Capitalism is a history program on how economic systems shape societies. Its projects document Gainesville's business history through archives and oral histories, build a free searchable database of business archives, and study the global history of commodities; undergraduates can do a paid Digital Business History internship.
What working here is like
- Reading, writing & theory
- Surveys & interviews
- Projects
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What we're looking for
“The Inquire Capitalism program provides funding for graduate students to pursue archival research or conference travel and for undergraduate students to apply for the Digital Business History internship.”
Current projects
Gainesville Business History
Documents Gainesville's business history from the late 19th to mid-20th century through archival research, oral histories and public storytelling.
Inquire Capitalism Database
A free, searchable database that helps researchers locate corporate archives across the United States.
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Local Icons, Global Connections
Brings scholars together to study the global histories of influential commodities and practices.
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How to reach out
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