Founded in 1961, the Western History Association exists to promote the study of the North American West in its varied aspects and broadest sense.
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James H. Bradley Fellowships
The Montana Historical Society offers up to two JAMES H. BRADLEY FELLOWSHIPS every summer to graduate students, faculty, and/or independent scholars pursuing research on Montana history. The Fellowship stipend is $2,500.
The recipient of the award is expected to be in residence for four weeks between June 1 and October 31. Fellows are expected to make [...] -
Scholar-in-Residence Opportunity
With generous support from the USDA Forest Service, Grey Towers National Historic Site and the Grey Towers Heritage Association welcome applications for a one-to four-week writing retreat and residency at Grey Towers National Historic Site in Milford, PA. Please click here for additional information about the program and and how to apply.
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José Cisneros, Artist of the WHA Logo, dies at 99
On November 14th, 2009, José Cisneros, the respected El Paso artist, who “tore at racism,” passed away. Born in Villa Ocampo, Durango, Mexico, he lived to the age of 99.
Of humble birth and self-taught, his art came to be admired by the Pope, the King of Spain, and the President of the United States. For [...]
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