Dr. Donald R. Guillory II is a Visiting Instructional Assistant Professor in the Department of History at the University of Mississippi. He is also a campus Slavery Tour guide for the UM Slavery Research Group.
Research Interests
Dr. Guillory's specializations include:
- 19th and 20th Century U.S. History
- History of the Americas
- Race Relations
- Gender History
Dissertation:
"Black Oasis in a Hostile Desert: African Americans and the Making of Race
and Place in Phoenix, Arizona 1890-1970" (2024, University of Mississippi)
The Importance of a Narrative | TEDxUniversityofMississippi
Publications
2026, Rogue Panda Books
From the publisher:
Step into the pages of The Lost Slave Narrative of David Booker and witness history through the eyes of a man whose story was nearly erased. Inspired by true events and authentic accounts, this powerful novel brings to life the resilience, pain, and hope of those who endured America’s darkest chapter. The Lost Slave Narrative of David Booker honors the memory of the forgotten, weaving a narrative that is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. If you believe in the importance of remembering the past to shape a better future, this is a story you cannot miss.
Courses Taught
- AAST 2010 African American Experience I
- HIST 1300 Intro to US History to 1877
- HIST 1310 Intro to US History Since 1877
- HIST 4810 Topics in History and Film
Education
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Arizona State University (2010)
MLS Liberal Studies, Arizona State University (2014)
B.A. International Studies, Georgia Southern University (2001)
M.A. History, Georgia Southern University (2006)
Latest News
Group recognized for cross-disciplinary approach to discovering history of enslaved people.
Faculty News
/ Honors & Awards
OXFORD, Miss. – The Mississippi Historical Society has honored the University of Mississippi Slavery Research Group for its work in telling the stories of enslaved people across the South.
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