Friend of History Award

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The Friend of History Award is an award given by the Organization of American Historians (OAH). The award was first presented in 2005. [1] It is not a monetary award and is granted annually. [2]

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Purpose

Friend of History Award "recognizes an individual, who is not a professional historian, or an institution or organization for outstanding support for the pursuit of historical research, for the public presentation of history, or for the work of the OAH." [3] [4]

Recipients

Source: Organization of American Historians

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References

  1. "Organization of American Historians Bestows 'Friend of History Award' on American Battlefield Trust". American Battlefield Trust . April 17, 2018.
  2. Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. (2016). The Grants Register 2016: The Complete Guide to Postgraduate Funding Worldwide. Palgrave Macmillan. pp. 548–. ISBN   978-1-349-68305-5.
  3. "Friend of History Award". The Organization of American Historians: Programs & Resources: OAH Awards and Prizes. Organization of American Historians . Retrieved 2013-11-03.
  4. "AHA Directory of History Departments and Organizations Institution Details". American Historical Association . Retrieved November 28, 2022.