Boydston Essay Prize, 2020-21

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The Association for Documentary Editing invites nominations for the 2020-21 Boydston Essay Prize. The prize will be awarded to the best essay or review published between 1 January 2018 and 31 December 2019, the primary focus of which is the editing of a volume of works or documents. The award carries a cash honorarium of $500. Eligible essays may have been published in digital and print journals, monographs, and collections. Please submit nominations and citations in the body of an e-mail to the address below and attach the essay or review to be considered. Self-nominations are welcome.

Nominations are due by 1 May 2021. The winner will be chosen and announced by 1 June 2021.

Philander D. Chase, pdc7m@virginia.edu

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