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Paul Lubienecki, Ph.D., is an American historian based in Buffalo, NY, United States, focused on labor history, American religion, and public history. He completed his Ph.D. at Case Western Reserve University and has taught as a lecturer at SUNY Fredonia and other institutions. In Buffalo, NY, United States, Paul Lubienecki serves as the founding director of the Boland Center for the Study of Labor & Religion and established PHM Consulting to connect academic research with public history work. His role often involves combining historical study with practical applications in community and institutional settings. Paul Lubienecki is also a published author and an active participant in major historical associations in Buffalo, NY, United States, contributing to ongoing research, discussions, and projects within the historical field.
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A Brief Introduction About Paul Lubienecki
A Brief Introduction
About Paul Lubienecki
Ph.D.
Historian | Educator | Museum Professional
Hamburg, New York · paullubienecki.com
American Labor History · Catholic Social History · Public History · Museum Studies
A Distinguished American Historian
Dr. Paul Lubienecki is a distinguished historian specializing in American labor
history, religion and the labor movement, and public history. He earned his Ph.D.
from Case Western Reserve University, researching the influence of Catholic
diocesan labor schools on organized labor in Buffalo and Cleveland.
ABOUT
His career spans higher education, archival management, museum leadership,
Paul Lubienecki, Ph.D. and consulting. As the founding director of the Boland Center for the Study of
Labor and Religion and founder of PHM Consulting, he bridges academic
scholarship with real-world cultural preservation.
3 5+ 20+
Advanced Institutions Years in
Degrees Taught Public History
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
American Labor Religion & Labor Public History &
History Movement Museums
Developing exhibits, educational
Researching the evolution of organized Examining the intersection of Catholic
programs, and community engagement
labor and its impact on American society social teaching and workers' rights
initiatives
Archival
Higher Education Museum Consulting
Management
Preserving and organizing historical Teaching labor history, immigration
Advising cultural entities on collections
collections with digital and physical studies, and U.S. history at collegiate
management and preservation strategies
methods level
CREDENTIALS & EDUCATION
Ph.D. in History
Case Western Reserve University PROFESSIONAL
Dissertation on American Catholic Diocesan Labor Schools MEMBERSHIPS
M.A. in History / Museum Studies American Historical Association
Buffalo State College
Focus on public history and museum practice
American Academy of Religion
M.A. in Pastoral Ministry
Christ the King Seminary
National Council on Public History
Interdisciplinary study of religion and social services
B.A. in History
Temple University
Foundation in American and world history
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Vice President & Staff
Founding Director
Historian
Boland Center for the Study of Labor and Religion Steel Plant Museum
Established a dedicated resource center examining the influence Developed educational initiatives and digital preservation
of religion on the American labor movement. projects for industrial heritage.
Archivist Founder
Cathedral of St. Joseph & Christ the King Seminary PHM Consulting
Managed and preserved significant religious and historical Assists museums and cultural entities with collections
archives. management, preservation, and educational outreach.
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
KEY RESEARCH AREAS
American Catholic Historical Association
Catholic Diocesan Labor Schools in America Presented research on Catholic labor schools and diocesan social
action programs
The Catholic Worker Movement
Social Encyclicals and Workers' Rights Working Class Studies Association
Immigration and Labor in Western New York Shared findings on labor movement dynamics in industrial cities
Frank Lloyd Wright's Graycliff
Encyclopedia of Cleveland History
Industrial Heritage Preservation Associate editor contributing to Cleveland's historical
documentation
PHM CONSULTING
Museums & Cultural Entities
Collections Management Preservation Strategy
Organizing, cataloging, and managing museum and archival Developing long-term preservation plans including digital archives
collections for accessibility and preservation. and environmental best practices.
Educational Outreach Institutional Development
Creating educational programs, exhibits, and community Strategic planning, grant writing support, and operational
engagement initiatives for cultural institutions. consulting for museums and heritage organizations.
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Paul Lubienecki, Ph.D.
Historian · Educator · Museum Professional
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Keywords: Paul Lubienecki · American Historian · Labor History · Catholic Social History · Museum Consultant · Public History · PHM Consulting · Buffalo NY · Hamburg NY · Case Western Reserve University
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