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NEHA Endorses ASALH Statement Against Symbols of Intolerance and Hatred

affiliated announcements, news and updates June 23, 2017 admin

The NEHA Executive Board endorses this May 12, 2017 statement by Evelyn Higgenbotham, president of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, and expresses its institutional commitment to these shared goals alongside our colleagues: The Association for the Study of African American Life and History decries the messages of hate and harm that have appeared in recent weeks, as was the case when a lynching noose was placed in the National Museum of African American History and Culture and when death…

Announcing Online NEHA Membership and Registration

news and updates March 4, 2017 admin

We are pleased to introduce a new feature: thanks to a partnership with Wild Apricot, now you can join/renew NEHA membership online, or sign up online for conferences using our new membership and registration portal! Check it out – Spring 17 registration is now open!

NEHA President’s Message – Spring 2017

news and updates March 4, 2017 admin

Dear Colleagues, In the aftermath of an immensely successful conference at Rivier University this past October, and in anticipation of our convening at Salem State University in April, I am pleased to report that the state of NEHA as an association is healthy, vibrant, and advancing. Although you may expect to learn more fully about the range of initiatives and activities undertaken when we assemble next month, suffice it to say we have recently been able to progress in certain key areas with uncommon speed,…

Spring is Coming: THATCamp NewEngland, NEHA Conf and Regional Chairs’ Meeting

conferences, news and updates February 7, 2017 admin

It might be snowing now, but spring events are coming! NEHA is proud to be a sponsor for THATCamp New England 2017 (The Humanities and Technology Camp unconference), to be held at Boston’s Wentworth Institute of Technology on Saturday March 25. As of the morning of Feb 7th, there are under 20 slots left, so register soon! More info here. We look forward to our April 22 meeting at Salem State University and program chair Troy Paddock is still accepting paper and panel proposals until…

Call for Papers – Spring 2017 – Deadline Extended

news and updates October 24, 2016 admin

NEHA is pleased to announce its Spring 2017 conference will be held April 22, 2017 at Salem State University. Please download / post / share our flyer with those interested in submitting proposals. As always, the program committee welcomes proposals on any subject, period, or geographical area from scholars within or outside the New England region. We are not limited to the history of New England; rather we seek the quality and variety of papers and sessions that might be presented at the AHA. We…

Fall Conference Oct 22; Book Award

news and updates October 17, 2016 admin

Please join us for the fall 2016 meeting of the New England Historical Society on Saturday, October 22 at Rivier University in Nashua, NH. During the luncheon business meeting, NEHA will award the James P. Hanlan Book Award for best history book by a New England author to Leah Wright Rigueur of Harvard’s Kennedy School for The Loneliness of the Black Republican (Princeton University). Other conference details: Preliminary Conference Program Location, Accommodations and Participant Information Registration: the mail-in deadline has expired. Download Registration Form and…

Mail-In Registration Deadline is Oct 8

news and updates September 30, 2016 admin

NEHA is pleased to announce that registration is now open for our 97th annual meeting to be held at Rivier University on Saturday, October 22, 2016. If you plan to register ahead of time (highly recommended), please mail your Registration Form with your check postmarked by October 8th. Preliminary Conference Program Location, Accommodations and Participant Information

Update: Extended! CFP for Fall 2016 Meeting in NH

CFP, conferences, news and updates June 16, 2016 admin

We are pleased to announce that our Fall 2016 meeting will be held on October 22, 2016 at Rivier University. The New England Historical Association embraces not only the history of our own region of New England and the United States, but is equally concerned with European and World History. As always, the program committee welcomes proposals on any subject, period, or geographical area from scholars within or outside the New England region. We seek the variety of papers and sessions that might be presented…

Spring 2016 Report

news and updates April 25, 2016 admin

Thanks to all who helped make a fantastic conference at Middlebury College, especially our local arrangements and program organized by Don Wyatt. We had about 75 in attendance on a blustery but beautiful spring day, and enjoyed the stellar conference venue and an excellent lunch during our business meeting. Election results President: Don Wyatt Vice President: Troy Paddock Secretary: Tona Hangen Executive Board: Cheryl Boots and Jessica Parr Nominating Committee: Jonathan M. Chu and Alejandra Dubcovsky Graduate Student Paper Prize Winner: Allison Horrocks (University of…

NEHA 50th / Past Presidents Roundtable (Oct 2015)

news and updates April 25, 2016 admin

We are pleased to present the recorded session from the October 2015 meeting in New Haven, featuring a roundtable of past NEHA presidents reminiscing about the early days of the organization and what has (and hasn’t) changed in our association’s efforts to support history in the New England region. Many thanks to the folks at Southern Connecticut State University for hosting and providing the video services. Past Presidents in Attendance: Cliff Putney (2015-2016), Mark Herlihy (2014-2015), Martine Menke (2011-2012), Melanie Gustafson (2010-2011), George Dameron (2006-2007),…