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Perspectives Gets a New Name
As many of you may have noticed, Perspectives has now become Perspectives on History. This is intended to be more…
Number of History PhDs Rising Again, but Job Openings Keep Pace
The number of new history PhDs increased 5.3 percent from the 2005 to 2006 academic years, growing from 924 to…
New York University Creates Master’s Program in Archives and Public History
New York University's Graduate School of Arts and Science has established a master's program in Archives and Public History. "The…
Public History and Public Audiences: The U.S. Department of State and Its Historical Advisory Committee
Federal history programs must serve both the client agency and a larger public constituency. Such a dichotomy demands openness, accountability,…
The Case for History and the Humanities
Four years ago, when I accepted a position as dean of humanities at UCLA, I was contacted by an interviewer…
In Conversation with … Joao Jose Reis
Editor’s Note: The AHA’s Honorary Foreign Membership, which was first conferred upon Leopold von Ranke in 1886, has since been…
Report of the Advisory Committee on Historical Diplomatic Documentation 2006
This is a full version of the report; an abridged version was printed in the January 2008 issue of Perspectives…
Masters at the Movies, Take 2
Under the rubric "Masters at the Movies," this column will feature a variety of articles crafted by some of the…
The Pawnbroker: Holocaust, Memory, and Film
I have been using films in courses for a number of years—on Russian popular culture; the United States and the…
Taking History Personally: How Blogs Connect Students Outside the Classroom
Blogging, the use of the internet to post commentary or links, has taken off among historians, both in the academy…
The Year in Review
December 1, 2007, marked my first anniversary as executive director of the National Coalition for History (NCH). It is hard…
More on the “P” Word
To the Editor: In the October issue of Perspectives Caroline Walker Bynum writes to denounce “The P Word”—”project.” She asks…
Even More Left Behind?
To the Editor: Robert Townsend’s latest report "Left Behind? Historians Lag in 2006–07 Salary Report” in the November 2007 Perspectives…
James H. Cassedy (1919–2007)
James H. Cassedy (1919–2007), a historian at the National Library of Medicine, died of cachexia (a physical wasting disease) at…
Eugen Weber (1925-2007)
When he died of pancreatic cancer at his home in Los Angeles on May 17, 2007, Eugen Weber left behind…
AHA Petitions for the Release of Rosenberg Files
The American Historical Association joined the National Security Archive and several other historical associations today in a petition seeking the…
Google Experiments with Search
Google search, love it or hate it, has become ubiquitous. And now, according to a post Monday on the Official…
This Month in History
Enjoy finding out what happened today in history? Well then you’ll love EDSITEment’s online calendar, which covers not only what…
From the Archives: Reel History
The Perspectives on History article series on history and film—“Masters at the Movies,” which debuted in September 2007 and continued…
NARA Seeks Executive Director
The National Archives and Records Administration is seeking a new executive director of the National Historical Publications and Records Commission…
January 2008 Issue of Perspectives on History
It’s a new year, and Perspectives has a new name: Perspectives on History. Therefore, perhaps the first article you want…
History and Gaming: Beyond Oregon Trail
“Oh no! Jane has dysentery and I lost a wagon wheel!” Strange statement? Maybe, but not if you’re playing Oregon…
Bullish on History
The stock market may be volatile these days, but the Museum of American Finance is bullish on the future of…
2007 Prizes and Awards
The 2007 prizes and awards granted by the AHA were presented at the 2008 General Meeting on January 4, 2008.…
Public History at the Annual Meeting
A standing-room only crowd that turned out for the Saturday evening reception co-sponsored by the AHA Professional Division, the American…
Open Forum on Disability
The AHA Professional Division sponsored an Open Forum on Disability on Friday, January 4, 2008. Anthony Grafton, the outgoing vice-president…
Digital History at the Annual Meeting
Historians have been taking their scholarship to the web for sometime now, creating an amazing array of online projects, archives,…
The 2008 Job Register: By the Numbers
While the 2008 AHA Annual Meeting is still fresh in our minds, now is a good time to take a…
American Historical Association and the Center for History and New Media at George Mason University Announce New Prize
Roy Rosenzweig Prize in History and New Media Established in Professor’s Memory FAIRFAX, VA. — The American Historical Association (AHA)…
Members Vote on Revisions to AHA Constitution
Following the unanimous approval of the AHA Council and the AHA Business meeting in January, voting on proposed changes to…
Sunday Overview – 122nd Annual Meeting
It’s the final day of the 122nd Annual Meeting of the American Historical Association, but there are still dozens of…
The 2008 General Meeting – Presidential Address
Following the award presentation at last night’s General Meeting (see previous blog post), Barbara Weinstein gave her presidential address, titled…
The 2008 General Meeting – Prizes and Awards
At the 2008 General Meeting, held last night at the Marriott Wardman Park at 8:30 p.m., AHA president-elect Gabrielle Spiegel…
Saturday Overview – 122nd Annual Meeting
Today at the 122nd Annual Meeting of the American Historical Association we highlight the poster session, business meeting, and a…
Opening of the 122nd Annual Meeting
Barbara Weinstein, president of the American Historical Association, kicked off last night’s “Opening of the 122nd Annual Meeting” by presenting…
Advocating for History
Among the dozens of Annual Meeting sessions held yesterday was a unique panel on “Historians, Advocacy, and Public Policy .”…
Friday Overview – 122nd Annual Meeting
Today at the Annual Meeting, attend sessions, view film festival films, and get your fill at one of the many…
Thursday Overview – 122nd Annual Meeting
Welcome to the first day of the 122nd Annual Meeting of the American Historical Association, held this year in Washington,…