Bancroft Prize
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Edition 39 (1986) Winner
Kenneth T. Jackson
ケネス・T・ジャクソン
Kenneth T. Jackson
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1939-07-27 （Memphis, Tennessee）
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- New York City → Mount Kisco, New York
Career
- Occupations
- urban historian, social historian, cultural historian, author, university professor
- Active Years
- 1968-2020
- Affiliations
- Columbia University, Princeton University (visiting), UCLA (visiting), George Washington University (visiting)
- Memberships
- Phi Beta Kappa, Century Association, Society of American Historians, New-York Historical Society, American Antiquarian Society, American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Memphis | — | — | Bachelor of Arts | — | United States |
| University of Chicago | — | — | Master of Arts | — | United States |
| University of Chicago | — | — | Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | — | United States |
University of Memphis
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
Year of Graduation:
1961
Country:
United States
University of Chicago
Degree:
Master of Arts
Year of Graduation:
1963
Country:
United States
University of Chicago
Degree:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Year of Graduation:
1966
Country:
United States
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Francis Parkman Prize | Crabgrass Frontier | — | Society of American Historians | winner |
| 1986 | Bancroft Prize | Crabgrass Frontier | — | Columbia University (Bancroft Prize) | winner |
| 2016 | Alexander Hamilton Medal | — | — | Columbia University | recipient |
| — | Honorary doctorates (multiple) | — | — | Multiple universities | recipient |
| — | Gold Medal, National Institute of Social Sciences | — | — | National Institute of Social Sciences | recipient |
Francis Parkman Prize
1986
Work:
Crabgrass Frontier
Organization:
Society of American Historians
Result:
winner
Bancroft Prize
1986
Work:
Crabgrass Frontier
Organization:
Columbia University (Bancroft Prize)
Result:
winner
Alexander Hamilton Medal
2016
Organization:
Columbia University
Result:
recipient
Honorary doctorates (multiple)
Organization:
Multiple universities
Result:
recipient
Gold Medal, National Institute of Social Sciences
Organization:
National Institute of Social Sciences
Result:
recipient
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Crabgrass Frontier: The Suburbanization of the United States
1985 non-fiction (urban history) 384 pagesA comprehensive study of the suburbanization of the United States, analyzing policies, transportation, housing, finance, and cultural factors that shaped suburban growth.
suburbanizationurban planningtransportation and housing
The Encyclopedia of New York City
1995 reference encyclopedia (urban history) 1373 pagesA comprehensive encyclopedia covering neighborhoods, people, institutions, and cultural topics related to New York City; an essential reference.
urban historylocal studiescultural history
Empire City: New York Through the Centuries
2002 non-fiction (urban history)A chronicle of New York City's history through the centuries, produced with Columbia University; includes illustrations and archival material.
history of New Yorkurban transformation
Robert Moses and the Modern City: The Transformation of New York
2007 non-fiction (biography / urban history)An examination of Robert Moses's career and his impact on the shaping of New York City, discussing urban policy and power.
urban policyleadership influence
The Ku Klux Klan in the City, 1915–1930
1967 non-fiction (social history) 326 pagesA study based on primary sources of the organization and social role of the Ku Klux Klan's urban activities between 1915 and 1930.
race and violenceurban society
Bibliography
- The Ku Klux Klan in the City, 1915–1930 (1967)
- Cities in American History (1972)
- Atlas of American History (1978, revised)
- Crabgrass Frontier: The Suburbanization of the United States (1985)
- Silent Cities: The Evolution of the American Cemetery (1989)
- American Vistas (multiple editions, 1970–1998)
- The Neighborhoods of Brooklyn (1998)
- The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives (1998, editor)
- Empire City: New York Through the Centuries (2002)
- Robert Moses and the Modern City: The Transformation of New York (2007)
- The Encyclopedia of New York City 1st ed. (1995), 2nd ed. (2010)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- scholarly and evidence-basedclear and persuasive prose
- Recurring Motifs
- urban planningsuburbanizationsocial classethnic communities
Legacy
As a leading scholar of American urban history, he has had major influence through seminal studies of New York City, suburbanization, and urban policy, together with extensive public engagement.
Museums
- The Skyscraper Museum Manhattan, New York City Opened in 1996
Academic Societies
- Society of American Historians
- American Antiquarian Society
- American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- New-York Historical Society
Archives
- Columbia University Archives
- New-York Historical Society Archives
In Popular Culture
- Frequent appearances on television (e.g., NBC's Today) and in documentaries
- Featured in Playboy as one of the nation's popular professors
Quotes
-
All the world's a mall
Source: The American Historical Review (essay title) (1996)
Trivia
- Featured in Playboy as a popular professor.
- Received Columbia University's Alexander Hamilton Medal (2016).
- Has been awarded multiple honorary doctorates.
- Married Barbara Bruce Jackson (1939–2025) in 1962.