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To Encourage Literary Distinction in the Writing of History and Biography
The Society of American Historians (SAH) was founded in 1939 by Allan Nevins and several fellow historians for the purpose of promoting literary distinction in the writing of history and biography. Under a charter of incorporation issued by the State of New York, the society has continued to promote its original objective in a variety of ways: through the awarding of prizes, the promotion of historical studies and interests, and cooperation with publishers and other institutions which are engaged in furthering these aims.
Recent Announcements
The competitions for the 52nd Annual Francis Parkman Prize, the 9th Biennial James Fenimore Cooper Prize, and the 49th Annual Allan Nevins Dissertation Prize to be awarded in May 2009, are now in progress.
January 31, 2009, is the deadline
for submissions in all competitions.
Read about the 2008 prizes >>
