THE AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
ANNOUNCES
The Joan Kelly Memorial Prize in Women's History
FOR 2010
Established in 1984, this prize, named in memory of Joan Kelly (1928-1982), is awarded annually for the book in women's history and/or feminist theory that best reflects the high intellectual and scholarly ideals exemplified by the life and work of Joan Kelly. The prize was established by the Coordinating Committee on Women in the Historical Profession and the Conference Group on Women's History (now the Coordinating Council for Women in History), and is administered by the American Historical Association.
To be eligible for consideration, submissions shall be books in any chronological period, any geographical location, or in an area of feminist theory that incorporates an historical perspective. Books should demonstrate originality of research, creativity of insight, graceful stylistic presentation, analytical skills, and a recognition of the important role of sex and gender in the historical process. The inter-relationship between women and the historical process should be addressed.
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. To be considered for the prize, 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 "Kelly 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
