http://www.oah.org/awards/awards.leopold.index.html
*SUBMISSION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 1, 2011*
The Richard W. Leopold Prize was designed to improve contacts and
interrelationships within the historical profession where an
increasing number of history-trained scholars hold distinguished
positions in governmental agencies. This prize recognizes the
significant historical work being done by historians outside academe.
The Leopold Prize is given by the Organization of American Historians
every two years for the best book on foreign policy, military affairs,
the historical activities of the federal government or biography by a
government historian. These subjects cover the concerns and the
historical fields of activity of the late Professor Leopold, who was
President of the Organization of American Historians 1976-1977.
The winner must have been employed in a government position for at
least five years. If the author has accepted an academic position, the
book must have been published within two years from the time of the
change. Verification of current or past employment with the government
must be included with each entry.
Each entry must be published during the two-year period January 1,
2010 through December 31, 2011.
The award will be presented at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the OAH in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, April 19-22.
Submission Procedures
One copy of each entry, clearly labeled “2012 Richard W. Leopold
Prize,” must be mailed directly to the committee members listed below.
*Each committee member must receive all submissions by October 1,
2011.*
Bound page proofs may be used for books to be published after October
1, 2011 and before January 1, 2012. If a bound page proof is
submitted, a bound copy of the book must be received no later than
January 7, 2012. (Please see “Submission Policy.”)
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 Richard W. Leopold Prize
Committee by February 1, 2012. 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.
Richard W. Leopold Prize Committee
Darlene Richardson (Committee Chair)
7553 Alleghany Road
Manassas, VA 20111
Affiliation: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Brenda Gayle Plummer
3021 Stamford Place
Fitchburg, WI 53711
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Timothy P. Townsend
Historian, Lincoln Home National Historic Site
413 South Eighth Street
Springfield, IL 62701-1905
