Deborah Liles

W.K. Gordon Chair of Texas History at Tarleton State University

Deborah Liles is an American historian and professor. She serves as the W.K. Gordon Chair of Texas History at Tarleton State University. Deborah holds a PhD in history from the University of North Texas. Her research focuses on 19th-century West Texas ranches, with a particular emphasis on slavery. She has made notable contributions to the field of Texas history, shedding light on lesser-known aspects of the state's...