The Julian P. Boyd Award committee solicits nominations for a recipient of the award for 2016. The award is presented every three years by the Association for Documentary Editing to a senior scholar in honor of a distinguished contribution to the study of American history and culture. The ADE’s highest award, it was established in 1980 and commemorates Boyd’s commitment to excellence and the breadth of his scholarly interests. Past recipients include Arthur S. Link, Harold C. Syrett, Fredson Bowers, Louis R. Harlan, Jo Ann Boydston, David R. Chesnutt, John Y. Simon, William W. Abbott, G. Thomas Tanselle, and the three members of the committee.

Nominations and supporting materials should be received by the committee no later than March 15, 2016. Nominations, supporting materials, and questions about the process may be addressed to:

Gary E. Moulton
1155 ‘Q’ Street, UNL
P. O. Box 880214
Lincoln, NE 68588-0214
gmoulton@unl.edu

From the committee:

Gary E. Moulton, chair
John P. Kaminski
Barbara B. Oberg