Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

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The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History was founded in New York City by businessmen-philanthropists Richard Gilder and Lewis E. Lehrman in 1994. Its stated mission is to promote the knowledge and understanding of American history through educational programs and resources. [1]

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Despite the conservative political activist credentials of its two founders, [2] [3] some prominent liberal historians familiar with them, including David Brion Davis and Henry Louis Gates Jr. insist that the two founders did not let their own political ideology influence their promotion and preservation of history, or the teachings of their organizations. [2]

Prizes

In 1990 the $50,000 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize was established by the institute and Gettysburg College. [4]

In 1999 the $25,000 Frederick Douglass Book Prize was established by the institute. [5]

In 2005 the $50,000 George Washington Book Prize was established by the institute, Washington College, and George Washington's Mount Vernon. [6]

References

  1. ↑ Monte-Sano, Chauncey (1 March 2009). "The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History" . Journal of American History. doi:10.2307/27694720. JSTOR   27694720 . Retrieved 2022-09-21.
  2. 1 2 "Richard Gilder, Donor to Parks, Museum and History, Dies at 87," May 14, 2020, New York Times, retrieved March 7, 2025
  3. ↑ "Lehrman is Picked as G.O.P. Designee for Governorship," June 17, 1982, New York Times, retrieved March 7, 2025
  4. ↑ "Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize - The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History". 31 October 2011.
  5. ↑ "Frederick Douglass Book Prize - The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History". 4 February 2012.
  6. ↑ "George Washington Prize - The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History". 4 February 2012.
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