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The Alaska Historical Society is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization dedicated to the promotion of Alaska history by the exchange of ideas and information, the preservation and interpretation of resources, and the education of Alaskans about their heritage. Governed by a 15-member board, the Society provides a forum and a vehicle to achieve these goals. AHS is a membership organization with 430+ members. If you would like to join us, visit our membership page.

AHS News

2008 Conference Travel Awards (02/08/08)
The Alaska Historical Society offers two travel awards of $500 each to encourage students and new professionals to attend its annual meeting in Anchorage on October 16-18, 2008 at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

WESTPAS Disaster Planning Workshop (01/29/08)
WESTPAS, The Western States and Territories Preservation Assistance Service, is offering a series of disaster planning workshop in the West. Several workshops are scheduled for Alaska with the first one as an Alaska Library Assocation pre-conference.

2008 Annual Conference Call for Papers (02/04/08)
Amateur and professional historians are invited to submit proposals for papers, panels, and poster sessions for the Alaska Historical Society annual meeting and conference. The meeting will be held at the University of Alaska Anchorage, beginning October 16 and culminating on Alaska Day, October 18, 2008.

 




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