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Lawrence W. Levine Award

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 1, 2013

Lawrence W. LevineThe Lawrence W. Levine Award is given annually by the Organization of American Historians to the author of the best book in American cultural history. Lawrence W. Levine was president of the OAH (1992–1993).

Each entry must be published during the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013.

The award will be presented at the 2014 OAH Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, April 10–13.

Submission Procedures

One copy of each entry, clearly labeled “2014 Lawrence W. Levine Award,” must be mailed directly to the committee members listed below. Each committee member must receive all submissions by October 1, 2013.

Bound page proofs may be used for books to be published after October 1, 2013 and before January 1, 2014. If a bound page proof is submitted, a bound copy of the book must be received no later than January 7, 2014. (Please see “Submission Policy” at right.)

If a book carries a copyright date that is different from the publication date, but the actual publication date falls during the correct timeframe making it eligible, please include a letter of explanation from the publisher with each copy of the book sent to the committee members.

The final decision will be made by the Lawrence W. Levine Award Committee by February 2014. The winner will be provided with details regarding the OAH Annual Meeting and awards presentation, where s/he will receive a cash award and a plaque.

Lawrence W. Levine Award Committee

Cheryl A. Wells (Committee Chair)
351 History
1000 East University
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY 82071

Luis Alvarez
Department of History
University of California, San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive, 0104
La Jolla, CA 92093-0104

Edward G. Gray
Department of History
Florida State University
401 Bellamy Building
113 Collegiate Loop
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2200

Alexis McCrossen
For USPS:
Department of History
Box 0176
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX 75275-0176
For UPS and Fed-Ex:
Department of History
Room 60, Dallas Hall
Southern Methodist University
3225 University Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75205

Pablo Mitchell
575 Marygate Drive
Bay Village, OH 44140
[Affiliation: Oberlin College]

List of Past Winners