THE AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
ANNOUNCES
The James A. Rawley Prize in Atlantic History
FOR 2010
The American Historical Association is pleased to announce the establishment of the James A. Rawley Prize in Atlantic History in recognition of outstanding historical writing that explores aspects of integration of Atlantic worlds before the twentieth century. The prize was established in accordance with the terms of a gift from James A. Rawley, Carl Adolph Happold Professor of History Emeritus at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.
Only books of high scholarly and literary merit will be considered. Research accuracy and originality also will be important factors in the evaluation of the books.
Books published between May 1, 2009, and April 30, 2010, are eligible for the 2010 award. One copy of each entry must be received by each of the following committee members. Entries must be postmarked by or on May 15, 2010 -- late entries will not be considered.
Contact information for judges will be posted by March 30
Please Note: The deadline for submission of entries is May 15, 2010. Entries will not be returned. Recipients will be announced at the January 6-9, 2011 AHA Annual Meeting in Boston.
IMPORTANT! EACH ENTRY MUST BE CLEARLY LABELED "Atlantic AWARD ENTRY."
For questions, please contact the Book Prize Administrator, or write to the AHA at the following address
(please note that prize entries are not mailed to the AHA; rather, to committee members):
American Historical Association, 400 A St., SE Washington, D.C. 20003-3889
