Theodore Calvin Pease Award
This award honors outstanding student research papers in archival studies, with the winning manuscript published in American Archivist after a blind review.
Funder: Society of American Archivists
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Nomination submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $250 cash prize and publication in American Archivist (one-time award)
Summary: Recognizes outstanding student writing in archival studies, with the winning paper published in American Archivist.
Description
The award honors superior writing by students of archival studies, emphasizing innovation, scholarship, pertinence, and clarity. Established in 1987 in memory of Theodore Calvin Pease, the first editor of American Archivist, the program seeks unpublished manuscripts that address significant trends and issues in the archives profession. The winning entry is selected through a blind review process and published in American Archivist following editorial review.
