Eric Van Young (University of California at San Diego), chair of the AHA’s Committee on International Historical Activities, invites proposals—to be received by January 15, 2008—from all historians (members of the AHA and nonmembers alike) in all fields and practicing in the United States, to be considered for presentation at the 21st International Congress of Historical Sciences to be held August 22–28, 2010, in Amsterdam. The post ICHS/CISH Deadline Extended...

Digital is the buzzword in this edition of “What We’re Reading.” Check out articles on digitization projects at the Library of Congress as well as at libraries across the country. Then read about a Harvard Professor’s methods on integrating “digital innovation and scholarship” in his classroom. See also articles on the historical value of photos, Wikpedia’s anonymous editors, IRBs in Iraq, and more memories of...

This week we’ve been drawn yet again to a number of articles related to digital history. See two articles on how digital libraries challenge physical libraries, check out jobs in the digital humanities, browse over 250 “killer digital libraries,” and learn about a new project to create virtual Colonial Williamsburg sites. Then, peek into the writing process of Ian Kershaw, read Mary Dudziak’s take on...

The White House Historical Association and the Organization of American Historians seek proposals for research projects focusing on the roles of the White House as home, workplace, museum, structure, and symbol. Three fellowships are available in the areas of K-12 education; graduate, post-doctoral, and advanced work; and public history. The post Grant of the Week: Fellowships from the White House Historical Association appeared first on American Historical Association.

The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation offers a number of Lieutenant Colonel Lily H. Gridley Memorial Master's Thesis Fellowships each year to memorialize the Marine Corps' first woman judge advocate. The post Grant of the Week: Master’s Thesis Fellowship from the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation appeared first on American Historical Association.

The AHA is currently participating in a Survey of Public History Professionals (SPHP), with seven other historical organizations to learn a bit more about the demographics, training, employment conditions, and expectations of public history practitioners. Article By: Robert B. Townsend The post A Survey of Public History Professionals appeared first on American Historical Association.

Each year the American Historical Association produces an Annual Report that includes reports from the editor of the American Historical Review, officers in the different divisions, members of the different committees, and more. The post The AHA’s Annual Report for 2006 appeared first on American Historical Association.

Two new tools for creating online exhibits and walking tours offer exciting opportunities for presenting public history and developing creative class projects. The post Resources for Creating Online Exhibits appeared first on American Historical Association.

The Costume Society of America awards the Stella Blum Research Grant to an undergraduate or graduate student to support a single project focusing on any aspect of North American costume... The post Grant of the Week: Stella Blum Research Grant from the Costume Society of America appeared first on American Historical Association.

The AHA is joining Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, Stanley Kutler, Martin Sherwin, the Organization of American Historians, and the Society of American Archivists, in a lawsuit seeking to force the office of the vice president to preserve the records of his office through the coming transition in administrations. Article by: Robert B. Townsend The post AHA Part of Lawsuit to Preserve the Records of...