Leon Jackson

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30 July 2026 22:28

I got a professional headshot for the first time in my life, taken for an exhibit on new research at @bpl.boston.gov Special Collections. The lens didn’t shatter, so that’s good! Picture Credit: Aram Boghosian

Leon Jackson

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28 July 2026 08:12

I had an unexpectedly rich day in the archives. Found an interracial gay sex prosecution from 1812 among many other fascinating cases. I cannot wait to start writing! Meanwhile, here’s Chester the Archive Dog, viewed from the front and showing off his sploot technique from behind

Leon Jackson

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02 July 2026 23:05

One of the ways that people define their identity is through the tattoos they get. Today, I explored the tattoos worn by antebellum African American men in Charlestown (MA) State Prison. Thomas Jackson of Nantucket had a tree with two stars, his name, and two anchors. His scars tell a story too 🗃️