[Society of American Archivists](https://www2.archivists.org)

February 2027 (Nomination submission deadline, projected)

$250 cash prize and publication in American Archivist (one-time award)

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 Established in 1987 in memory of Theodore Calvin Pease, the first editor of American Archivist, the program seeks unpublished manuscripts that address significant trends and issues in the archives profession.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. --- ## Due Dates - February 2027 (Nomination submission deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $250 cash prize (one-time) - Publication of the winning manuscript in American Archivist (subject to editorial review) --- ## Eligibility - Open to students enrolled in archival studies classes at the master’s or doctoral level. - The entry must be submitted by a faculty member or instructor associated with the archival studies program, verifying that the student paper was written within the context of an archival studies program and completed during the preceding calendar year. - Each faculty member/instructor may submit one entry per award cycle; there is no cap on the number of submissions per school or program. - Manuscripts must be unpublished, 5,000–8,000 words, include an abstract, and conform to the [editorial policy of American Archivist](https://www2.archivists.org/american-archivist/editorialpolicy). - Submissions must be anonymized: do not include names of the author, program, or faculty/instructor on the manuscript. --- ## Application Process - Faculty or instructors must submit the nomination through the official [online application portal](https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/45675-Society-Of-American-Archivists). - Prepare an unpublished manuscript (5,000–8,000 words) with an abstract, following the [stylistic guidelines](https://www2.archivists.org/american-archivist/editorialpolicy). - Submit only the title with the paper; ensure all identifying information is removed. - Only one paper per faculty/instructor per cycle. - The winning manuscript will undergo editorial review prior to publication. --- ## Additional Information - The award is administered and funded by the Society of American Archivists Foundation. - Selection is conducted by blind review, managed by the Writing and Publishing Subcommittee of the SAA Awards Committee. - Past winning papers are available for review on the [program page](https://www2.archivists.org/governance/handbook/section12-pease). --- ## External Links - [Program Information & Guidelines](https://www2.archivists.org/governance/handbook/section12-pease) - [Online Application Portal](https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/45675-Society-Of-American-Archivists) - [Editorial Policy & Submission Guidelines](https://www2.archivists.org/american-archivist/editorialpolicy) - [Society of American Archivists Home](https://www2.archivists.org) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | Society of American Archivists | [Contact Page](https://www2.archivists.org/contact) | | Phone | (312) 606-0722 | | American Archivist Editor | [AmericanArchivist@archivists.org](mailto:americanarchivist@archivists.org) | | SAA Editorial Specialist | [hstryker@archivists.org](mailto:hstryker@archivists.org) |

Theodore Calvin Pease Award

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