On this episode, I am joined by Nick Foreman, a PhD candidate in American and Latin American history at the University of Florida. Nick also teaches food history in the department of History, Philosophy, and Religion at Oregon State. His dissertation, entitled "The Calorie of Progress" explores the cultural and material significance of food supply in Louisiana during the late colonial and early American periods. His work has been published in Smithsonian Magazine. Segment 1: Archival Research [00:00-10:31] In this first segment, Nick shares about his dissertation research and what led him to using archives. Segment 2: Logistics of Archival Research [10:32-20:16] In segment two, Nick shares some of the basic logistics of conducting archival research. Segment 3: Real World Application of Historical Research [20:17-29:41] In segment three, Nick shares how he connects his historical research to contemporary events and topics. Bonus Clip # 1: Organizing Archival Data  [00:00-4:12] Bonus Clip # 2: Learning about the Logistics of Archival Research [00:00-7:16] To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @RIA_podcast or #RIA_podcast Email: riapodcast@oregonstate.edu Voicemail: 541-737-1111 If you listen to the podcast via iTunes, please consider leaving us a review.