The Lawrence W. Levine Award is an annual book award made by the
Organization of American Historians
The Organization of American Historians (OAH), formerly known as the Mississippi Valley Historical Association, is the largest professional society dedicated to the teaching and study of American history. OAH's members in the U.S. and abroad inc ...
(OAH). The award goes to the best book in American cultural history.
[http://www.oah.org/programs/awards/lawrence-w-levine-award/ Last viewed September 9, 2015.] The award is named for Professor
Lawrence W. Levine
Lawrence William Levine (February 27, 1933 – October 23, 2006) was an American historian. He was born in Manhattan and died in Berkeley, California. He was noted for promoting multiculturalism and the perspectives of ordinary people in the ...
, President of the OAH 1992–1993, who wrote extensively in the field. A committee of 5 members of the OAH, chosen annually by the President, makes the award. The winner receives $1000.
The Awards
Source
Organization of American Historians
See also
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List of history awards
This list of history awards covers notable awards given to persons, a group of persons, or institutions, for their contribution to the study of history. It is organized by region. The entries name the prize and sponsoring organization, give notes ...
References
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Awards established in 2008
American literary awards
History awards
History books about the United States