Daniela Bonscher is a PhD student of History interested in the 19th century U.S.-Mexico borderlands. Her current research focuses on slavery and narratives of underrepresented peoples in the Texas region. She is also interested in the connection between museums, public memory and cultural heritage. Outside of the classroom, she maintains her commitment to historical preservation by scrapbooking and collecting vinyl records.

Selected Publications:

“Freedom Families on the Mexican Border: A Narrative Approach to Texas Slavery and the Underground Railroad.” Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Journal, 2025.

“‘Running Spice’: Latine Criminalization and Stereotypes in Star Wars Episode IX.” Latinx Pop Magazine, 2024.