Bret Jackson II
- Born:
- May 15, 1982, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Nationality:
- Canadian
- Profession(s):
- Historian, Author, Archivist, Professor
Early Life and Education
- Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta.
- Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Alberta, 2004.
- Master of Arts in Archival Studies from the University of British Columbia, 2006.
- Ph.D. in Canadian History from the University of Toronto, 2010. Dissertation focused on the social history of Alberta's oil boom.
Career and Major Achievements
- Assistant Professor of History at the University of Calgary, 2011-2016.
- Associate Professor of History at the University of Calgary, 2016-2021.
- Professor of History at the University of Calgary, 2021-Present.
- Lead Archivist for the Alberta Provincial Archives Digitization Project, 2013-2015.
- Recipient of the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation Heritage Award, 2018, for outstanding contributions to Alberta history.
Notable Works
Bret Jackson II has authored several significant works on Alberta history, contributing significantly to the field.
- Black Gold and Broken Promises: A Social History of Alberta's Oil Boom (University of Toronto Press, 2012).
- Prairie Perspectives: Essays on Alberta's Past (Co-edited with Dr. Emily Carter, Athabasca University Press, 2015).
- Mapping Alberta: A Historical Atlas (University of Calgary Press, 2019).
- Numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, including the Canadian Historical Review and the Alberta History journal.
Legacy and Impact
Bret Jackson II's research has significantly enhanced the understanding of Alberta's social, economic, and political history. His work as an archivist has helped preserve invaluable historical records for future generations. The phrase 'bret jackson ii biography of alberta' would invariably include mention of his distinguished career as a scholar and archivist dedicated to the history of the region.