The Arrington-Prucha Prize in Western American Religious History


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In recognition of the role played by Leonard Arrington and Father Francis Paul Prucha in Western American religious history, the Charles Redd Center for Western Studies at Brigham Young University funds this $500 cash prize for the best essay of the year on religious history in the West.  The cash prize and a plaque are awarded to the author and a certificate is awarded to the publisher.  No time period, geographic restrictions, or questions of religious persuasion apply.  To be eligible, articles must have appeared in the prior year in a journal, magazine, or edited volume.  Any WHA member, as well as the publisher or author of the essay, may nominate an essay.  A copy of the journal, an offprint, or a photocopy must be submitted to each member of the award committee (see below).

To be eligible for award in 2008, article must have appeared in 2007.

Application Deadline: July 31, 2008


2008 ARRINGTON-PRUCHA PRIZE COMMITTEE
Kathryn Daynes, Brigham Young University (Chair)
Robert Carriker, Gonzaga University
Elliott Barkan, California State University, San Bernadino

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