Theodore Calvin Pease Award
Forecasted
Theodore Calvin Pease Award supports student authors in archival studies through recognition and publication of outstanding papers, with an emphasis on major trends and issues in the archives profession.
Funder: Society of American Archivists
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Annual nomination) | May 2027 (Competition PDF form)
Funding Amounts: $250 cash prize, a certificate, and publication in American Archivist following editorial review
Summary: Recognizes outstanding student writing in archival studies, with preference for papers examining major professional trends and issues.
Key Information: A faculty member or instructor must nominate the paper and may submit only one entry per award cycle.
Description
The Theodore Calvin Pease Award recognizes superior writing by students enrolled in master’s- or doctoral-level archival studies classes. Administered by the Society of American Archivists (SAA) and funded by its Foundation, the award evaluates papers for innovation, scholarship, pertinence, and clarity of writing. Papers examining major trends and issues in the archives profession are preferred.
The award combines recognition of student scholarship with publication in American Archivist, SAA’s journal. The winning author works with the journal’s editor to prepare the manuscript for publication through the editorial process. Created in 1987 and first awarded in 1988, the award honors Theodore Calvin Pease, the journal’s first editor.
