THE AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
ANNOUNCES
The John H. Dunning Prize
FOR 2011
In recognition of outstanding historical writing in United States history, the American Historical Association offers the John H. Dunning Prize. Established by a bequest from Mathilde Dunning in 1927 to be awarded for an outstanding monograph in manuscript or in print on any subject relating to United States history, this prize is offered biennially in odd-numbered years.
To be eligible for consideration, an entry must be of a scholarly historical nature. It must be the author's FIRST OR SECOND BOOK, published or completed after May 1, 2009 and before April 30, 2011. Research accuracy, originality, and literary merit are important factors.
One copy of each entry (no more than five titles from any one publisher) must be received by each of the following committee members. Entries must be postmarked by or on MAY 15, 2011 to be eligible -- 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 17, 2010.
IMPORTANT! EACH ENTRY MUST BE CLEARLY LABELED "Dunning 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
