Jose Cuello, of Wayne State University, chair of the Nominating Committee, announces the following results of the 1996 balloting for officers and committee members of the American Historical Associati...

Editor's Note: The following statement was drafted by the AHA's Professional Division and approved by the Association's Council at its June 1-2, 1996, meeting. The Advisory Opinion is an addition to t...

The Association gratefully acknowledges the generosity of the following friends and members who have made gifts to the Endowment Fund during the period November 1, 1995, through October 29, 1996. Gift...

Pillarisetti Sudhir, below left, joined the AHA staff as an assistant editor in May. He edits the employment information and listings sections of Perspectives and the Association's guide to grants, fe...

In the April 1996 issue of Perspectives, John R. Gillis presented his thought-provoking vision of the future of European history in this country. His article raised a number of critical issues that ma...

Archival Management of IRS Records The Omnibus Spending Bill signed into law by the president on September 30 included a section dealing with the archival management of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ...

I write this essay with all the zeal of a recent convert to world history who has been academically energized by his newfound devotion to the subject. I also write with at least some awareness of the ...

In any season, New York City dazzles visitors and residents alike with its abundant array of museums, artistic centers, and cultural institutions. This January, as the city prepares to celebrate its o...

It is needless to say that for an academic department every search is crucial. Searches involve significant effort and expense, and, far more important, each candidate must be evaluated for his or her...

New York City remains one of the world's most remarkable human inventions. Even though January weather is unpredictable, the city can be counted on to be eternally exciting. In the midtown area of Man...