American Historical Association: The Waldo G. Leland Prize for 2011

The American Historical Association is accepting submissions for its Waldo G. Leland Prize for 2011. Click here for a direct link for more information.

This prize, established by the AHA Council in 1981, is offered every five years for the most outstanding reference tool in the field of history. It is named after Waldo G. Leland, a distinguished contributor to bibliographical guides, who served as secretary to the Association from 1909 to 1920. "Reference tool" encompasses bibliographies, indexes, encyclopedias, and other scholarly apparatus. The award is honorific.

For the 2011 award, works published between May 1, 2006, and April 30, 2011, will be eligible for consideration.

One copy of each entry must be received by each of the committee members.

Entries must be postmarked by or on MAY 16, 2011 to be eligible -- late entries will NOT be considered. Submissions are NOT returned.