Harvey Quamen, Associate Professor of English and Digital Humanities and Academic Director of the Digital Scholarship Centre at the University of Alberta, will walk us through the intricate web of relationships from 1530 to 1800 within the Brewing Guild's apprenticeship program, a key component of London's beer and brewing history. By analyzing nearly 6,000 records from the Worshipful Company of Brewers and integrating other historical data sources, such as marriage, birth, death records, and criminal proceedings, Quamen unveils the dynamic interplay between apprentices, master brewers, and the broader societal shifts that shaped the industry over 270 years. Through this talk, we aim to shed light on the historical social networks that fueled an industry and explore methodological innovations in digital humanities research.

The Digital Scholarship Speaker Series aims to foster conversations about research and technology methods. The DSC invites scholars and researchers from and beyond the University of Alberta community to share the methods they used and exchange ideas with participants. Each talk will be approximately 45-minute long, reserving 15 minutes for questions and discussions.

This talk is delivered in a hybrid model. Participants can choose to join the live session in the Digital Scholarship Centre in Cameron Library, 2nd Floor, or via Zoom.

For in-person session, please use the register button below. To participate virtually, please register here.