Merle Curti Intellectual History Award
DEADLINE: SUBMISSIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY OCTOBER 2, 2017
One award is given annually to the author of the best book in American intellectual history. Merle Curti was president of the OAH 1951–1952.
Each entry must be published during the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.
The award will be presented at the 2018 OAH Annual Meeting in Sacramento, California, April 12–14.
Submission Procedures
One copy of each entry, clearly labeled "2018 Merle Curti Intellectual History Award Entry," must be mailed directly to the committee members listed below. Each committee member must receive all submissions postmarked by October 2, 2017.
Bound page proofs may be used for books to be published after October 2, 2017 and before January 1, 2018. If a bound page proof is submitted, a bound copy of the book must be received by each committee member postmarked no later than January 8, 2018.
If a book carries a copyright date that is different from the publication date, but the actual publication date falls during the correct timeframe making it eligible, please include a letter of explanation from the publisher with each copy of the book sent to the committee members.
The final decision will be made by the Merle Curti Intellectual History Award Committee by February 2018. The winner will be provided with details regarding the OAH Annual Meeting and awards presentation.
Members of the Merle Curti Intellectual History Award Committee
Susan J. Pearson (Committee Chair)
Department of History
Northwestern University
1881 Sheridan Road
Evanston IL 60208
Sarah Knott
Indiana University
Department of History
1020 East Kirkwood Avenue
Bloomington IN 47405
W. Caleb McDaniel
Rice University
History Department-MS #42
6100 Main Street
Houston TX 77005
Submission Policy
It is the policy of the OAH to honor those applicants who submit their applications on or before the stated deadline date. Applications that are not postmarked by close of business on the deadline date will not be considered. Bound page proofs may be used for books to be published after the postmark deadline for each book award and before January 1 of the following year. Electronic files will not be accepted. If a bound page proof is submitted, a bound copy of the entry must be sent to each committee member and postmarked no later than January 8 of the year in which the award or prize is given. Bound page proofs not followed with a bound copy of the book will not be considered. If a book carries a copyright date that is different from the publication date, but the actual publication date falls during the correct time frame, making it eligible, please include a letter of explanation from the publisher with each copy of the book sent to the committee members.
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This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:
http://www.oah.org/programs/awards/merle-curti-award-intellectual-history/