Boyd Award Committee

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Committees

Purpose

The committee is responsible for selecting the recipient of the Julian P. Boyd Award, which is the highest honor given by the Association for Documentary Editing. Established in 1980 through the contribution of an anonymous donor, this award commemorates Boyd’s commitment to excellence and the breadth of his scholarly interests. First presented in 1981, the Boyd Award is now given every three years to a senior scholar in recognition of distinguished contributions to the study of American history and culture.

The award is presented every three years by the Association for Documentary Editing to a senior scholar in honor of a distinguished contribution to the study of American history and culture. The ADE’s highest award, it was established in 1980 and commemorates Boyd’s commitment to excellence and the breadth of his scholarly interests. Past recipients include Arthur S. Link, Harold C. Syrett, Fredson Bowers, Louis R. Harlan, Jo Ann Boydston, David R. Chesnutt, John Y. Simon, William W. Abbott, Barbara B. Oberg, Gary E. Moulton, John P. Kaminski, G. Thomas Tanselle, Ronald A. Bosco and Joel Myerson, and Ann D. Gordon.

Membership

Forthcoming

Current Charge

The Boyd award will be presented next in 2025.

Meetings

The Committee consults by mail, telephone and e-mail.

Reports

Previous award recipients