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Journal of American History

Cover JahThe Journal of American History is the premiere publication of the OAH and the leading scholarly publication in American history. In continuous publication since 1907, it is the journal of record in the field. The Journal is published four times a year.

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OAH Magazine of History

Cover OahEstablished in 1985, the quarterly Magazine of History focuses in each issue on a theme or topic of recent scholarship in American history and provides readers with informative articles, teaching strategies, and current historiography.

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OAH Outlook

Cover OahOAH Outlook: A Membership Newsletter of the Organization of American Historians, provides news of the organization and the history profession, as well as timely articles of professional and scholarly interest to OAH members. OAH Outlook appears quarterly each February, May, August, and November, and is an exclusive benefit of membership in the OAH.

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The OAH Distinguished Lectureship Program

Created in 1981 by the OAH president Gerda Lerner, the OAH Distinguished Lectureship Program features more than 400 historians who have made major contributions to the study of American history.

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Icon NPSThe OAH/National Park Service Collaboration

For more than fifteen years, the OAH has collaborated with the National Park Service (NPS) on a variety of historical projects, including original research, historiographical overviews, scholarly consultation, professional development seminars, and the creation of teaching materials. Over forty collaborative projects are currently in process, and the OAH will soon enter another five-year commitment with the NPS.

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In accordance with our mission, the OAH offers a variety of teaching resources geared toward secondary and postsecondary learners.

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New Guggenheim Fellows

OAH members Laura F. Edwards (Duke University) and Lori D. Ginzberg (Pennsylvania State University) were among the recently announced 2012 Guggenheim Foundation Fellows. More information is available at: http://http://www.gf.org/news-events/2012-Fellows-in-the-United-States-and-Canada/.

Mellon Foundation Elects New President

Earl Lewis, Emory University, has been elected president of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

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2012 OAH Community College Conference

2012 OAH Community College Conference

The Organization of American Historians is pleased to announce its sixth annual community college workshop to be held June 14–16, 2012, at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, Illinois.
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News of the Organization

The OAH Releases 2011 Annual Report

The OAH is pleased to share with you its 2010-2011 OAH Annual Report. With reports from the president, executive director, executive editor, and treasurer, the annual report places at your fingertips a comprehensive view of the organization’s programs and activities for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011. Read more >

Imperiled Promise: The State of History in the National Park Service

The OAH is pleased to announce the availability of Imperiled Promise: The State of History in the National Park Service, a new report examining the practice and presentation of American history in the National Park Service and at its sites. Read more >

2012 OAH Community College Conference

The Organization of American Historians is pleased to announce its sixth annual community college conference to be held June 14-16, 2012, at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, Illinois. This year’s community college conference will focus on Abraham Lincoln and his career in Springfield, and is tailored to meet the specific needs and challenges of community college historians. The three-day conference offers community college historians an excellent opportunity for professional development, networking, and a chance to explore Springfield's unique connection to Lincoln. Read more >

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News of the Profession

Foreign Relations of the United States Series Now Available as an E-Book

The Office of the Historian at the U.S. Department of State has announced the release of its Foreign Relations of the United States (FRUS) series in a new e-book format that is readable on popular electronic devices such as the Amazon Kindle and Apple iPad. The e-book edition combines many of the benefits of print and web publications in a new form that is portable and extremely convenient. More information is available at: http://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/ebooks.

National Park Service Awards State and Tribal Historic Preservation Grants

Secretary of the Interior Kenneth Salazar recently announced $46.9 million in historic preservation grants to the fifty states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Territories, and three independent Pacific island nations. The Secretary also announced $8.4 million in grants to 131 American Indian tribes to support Tribal Historic Preservation Offices under the National Historic Preservation Act. The $46 million in grants will enable the states to preserve and protect historic sites without expending tax dollars. The Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) is supported by revenue from federal oil leases on the Outer Continental Shelf. The National Park Service administers the fund and uses the majority of appropriated funds to distribute matching grants to State and Tribal Historic Preservation Officers. More information is available at: http://nps.gov/history/hps/hpg/index.htm.

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