Society of American Historians records, 1879-1976 [Bulk Dates: 1939-1976].

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Society of American Historians records, 1879-1976 [Bulk Dates: 1939-1976].

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The Society of American Historians Records include material from the first four decades of the SAH. Available in this collection are administrative records such as minutes and membership lists, financial records, correspondence, printed materials, and photographs. The bulk of the collection concerns the founding of the magazine American Heritage in 1954. Included are minutes, correspondence, fundraising letters, and promotional materials. Aside from the letters among SAH members that discuss the scope of the magazine, fundraising letters comprise the bulk of the correspondence. Material related to the annual Francis Parkman and the Allan Nevins Prizes also comprises a large part of the collection. Correspondence with history departments regarding submissions for the awards, and with publishers makes up the bulk of the prize material, but guest lists, photos and documents relating to the annual awards dinner are also present. The collection includes a small amount of Allan Nevins' research material. The research notes and documents concern Nevins' books about the John D. Rockefeller and the Rockefeller family.

10 linear ft. ( 24 document boxes)

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7963571

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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