We are pleased to share the following recognition for our Journal and our Society. Congratulations to Journal editor Jim Humphreys. This is our third award from KHS in the last four years.
Kentucky Historical Society honoring 14 individuals and organizations at annual History Awards
The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) is recognizing fourteen individuals and/or organizations in various categories for their contributions to the field of history. The awards will be presented at the Kentucky Historical Society’s Annual Meeting and History Awards celebration on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, at 7:00 pm. This virtual program will stream live on the KHS YouTube channel, featuring both live and pre-recorded segments, and will be posted on all KHS media outlets after the event.
Winners are from across the state, and categories include a range of disciplines from education to publication, along with special awards named after some of the Commonwealth’s greatest historians. These include the Frank Levstik Award, the James C. Klotter Lifetime Dedication to Kentucky History, and the Thomas D. Clark Award of Excellence.
The Pamphlet/other Printed Material Award will be given to the Society for the 2019 issue of the Journal of the Jackson Purchase Historical Society.
“The 2019 Journal of the Jackson Purchase includes meeting minutes, original essays, an interview, and book reviews. Essays explored the Night Riders and their campaigns of intimidation, the World War I exploits of a Sedalia, Kentucky native, the role of the United Daughters of the Confederacy in spreading the Lost Cause narrative, and oral history methodology showcased through the coursework of Murray State University and West Kentucky Technical and Community College students. The breadth of topics and their relevance to the Jackson Purchase region today make the 2019 issue especially strong. The dedication of the Jackson Purchase Historical Society to include advanced undergraduate work and to review scholarly books of general interest to the region is also commendable.”
