The Organization of American Historians promotes excellence in the scholarship, teaching, and presentation of American history, and encourages wide discussion of historical questions and equitable treatment of all practitioners of history.
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Witt, Bolster Bancroft Prize Winners
Please join us in congratulating OAH members John Fabian Witt, Yale University, and W. Jeffrey Bolster, University of New Hampshire, 2013 winners of Columbia University's prestigious Bancroft Prize. Read more >
Stein named Distinguished Professor
The University's Board of Trustees appointed City College of New York historian and author Dr. Judith Stein a University Distinguished Professor at its January 2013 meeting. The appointment recognizes Professor Stein's outstanding scholarship over the past four decades, which has helped shape the study of 20th century U.S. history, labor history, African-American history and political economy.
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It's not too late to attend the Organization of American Historians annual meeting in San Francisco, April 11-14. Registration will open Thursday, April 11 at 8 a.m. at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square, 333 O'Farrell Street. Read more >
News of the Organization
2013 OAH Annual Business Meeting
The 2013 OAH Business Meeting will be held immediately preceding the OAH Awards Ceremony and Presidential Address on Saturday, April 13 at 3:30 p.m. All OAH members are encouraged to attend and participate in the governance of the organization. Read more >
The OAH Announces Sponsored Memberships
Do you have current students or recent graduates who could benefit from and would enjoy membership in the Organization of American Historians? If so, you can take advantage of the OAH’s new sponsored membership category for young scholars. Read more >
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News of the Profession
George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
In preparation for its opening in the spring of 2013, the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum launched its social media efforts this month on Twitter and Facebook. Information on construction milestones, library features, exhibits, opening dates, and hours of operation is available via @GWBLibrary and Facebook.com/GWBLibrary. The Bush Library and Museum is the thirteenth US Presidential Library administered by the National Archives and Records Administration. Read more >
NARA Tightens Security to Prevent Thefts, Mutilation
Over the years, the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has faced many physical and environmental threats to its holdings including fire, water, insects, and mold. We have been open about these risks and forthcoming about our efforts to combat them. However, there’s another risk to our collection. Read more >
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