Recognizing Excellence in Historical Scholarship
Phi Alpha Theta is proud to announce this year's prize and award winners in special recognition of their significant accomplishments. We sincerely thank you for your hard work and dedication to upholding PAT's mission statement: "to promote the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication, and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians."
These winners represent this year's undergraduate and graduate students who went above and beyond that call to action. Congratulations winners!
Pennsylvania State University
Oklahoma Christian University
Boston University
Liberty University
Spelman College
University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of San Diego
Millersville University
MSU - Texas
University of Richmond
Graceland College, College of Charleston
"Inseparable" Dickinson Hippopotan and his Early Modern Expression of Powerokoko
Alle Mills, Simpsons College
"Manners on Screen": Country Smithsonian in Silver Screen 1918-1925
Jane Tatkes University of Richmond
"Let No Man Ask Us More": Discussion on Work Criminals and the London of Civil Rights in 20th Century America
Stephanie Wright, Liberty University
"Im Internation English Easter FullboX: Based on God Settlement with Common Muslims Prin: 1901-1967"
Clara Franck, University of Massachusettens Boston
"His Color Has Made Him Legal Administrate": Re-examine the Standards Equal Administration in a Europlan Context"
Hanna Gorath, A.T. Saint Louis University
"Sources of Subterranean: Cillery Women and the Cravit Lake; Pre Strike"
Civil War and Reconstruction in the Jicareas: The United States, Money and Argentina, 1861-1890
Navigating Culpay: Black Religion and Ancillary Reformers on the Civil War South
1st Place: East Bay Historia
Main Ohio Thina at California State University East Bay, advised by Aysan Alexander
2nd place: History in the Making
What the Alpha-Alpha Thina at California State University San Bernardino, advised by Telehope E. Amiri & Jarren Marlot
3rd place: 'Elio Hons
What the Alpha-Alpha Alpha at California State University Sacramento, advised by James J. Uthert
Honorable Mention: Chico Promises
from the Alpha Chula Omega at California State University Chico, advised by Sara Wide & Grimm Lopez
1st place: Northern Passages
from the Bav Pie chapter at the University of Portland, advised by Bradley Fenter
2nd place: His Historia
Gams for Alpha Ellis: Epsilon chapter at Anderson University, advised by Exzenth Molly Aruthung
3rd place: Rhode Historical Review
from the Alpha Epsilon chapter at Rhode's College, advised by Suzanne St. Nebans
1st Place: The Weleba dama: A Journal of History
from the Thena Pi chapter at California State University Fullerton, advised by Jeychen Bangford
2nd place: Perspectives: A Journal of Historical Inquiry
from the Eta Nu chapter at California State University Los Angeles, advised by Ross Whego
3rd place: Arid: A Student History Journal
from the Eta Nu chapter at Texan Women's University, advised by Judge T hunissondi
Honorable Mention: Slate Writer
from the Alpha Mu Gamma at Chapman University, advised by Jeff Rovester
1st place: Town of Our Times
from the Eva Phi chapter at Harding University, advised by John Harris
2nd place: Somer Chica University Historical Perspectives
from Gardens Epsilon chapter at Loma-Clara University, advised by Fred Marina
1st Place: Rhodes College
2nd Place: University of Lynchburg
1st Place: Houston University
2nd Place: Midwestern State University
1st Place: Austin Prep State University
1st Place: University of Hawaii, Manoa
1st Place: University of Florida
3rd Place: Liberty University
Utah Valley University
The Historian welcomes manuscripts submitted by historians throughout the world and from all regional, temporal and thematic fields of history. Submissions should be of interest to a wide readership. Manuscripts that have been published elsewhere, that are being considered for publication elsewhere, or that present themselves as op-ed pieces, will not be considered.
Manuscripts should normally be between 6,000 and 8,000 words, exclusive of footnotes. They are to be double-spaced, with one-inch margins (right margin unjustified). Submissions are expected to meet the highest standards of academic quality, have an original point, be in dialogue with all the relevant literature, and either be based on new source material, or constitute an exhaustive and critical overview of the historiography of a particular topic. They need to be written in flawless English. Please Americanize the English—e.g., “labor” rather than “labour,” “defense” rather than “defence,” “analyze” instead of “analyse”—except if the word(s) in question are part of a quote or title. Citations must be accurate and precise, indicating the sources of the argumentation, and must conform to The Chicago Manual of Style, latest edition.
We only publish original articles and do not publish translations of essays published previously in another language.
The Historian recognizes the expanding use of artificial intelligence (AI) by authors for their research. It is important, however, for those who submit their work for review to distinguish between AI used for assistive versus generative purposes, as well as what authors must disclose.
“Assistive” AI refers to tools that make suggestions to improve one’s work, including grammar, spelling, and translating one’s words into English. Authors need not disclose the use of AI for such purposes.
“Generative” AI refers to tools—among them large language models (LLMs), machine learning, and similar programs—that rewrite large portions of one’s manuscript; that produce source material or images; or that affect the ideas or conclusions presented. According to the policy of Taylor and Francis, which publishes The Historian, “Authors must clearly acknowledge within [an] article…any use of Generative AI tools through a statement that includes: the full name of the tool used (with version number), how it was used and the reason for use.” For The Historian, that acknowledgement must appear in a footnote. It is important to note that The Historian strongly discourages the use of AI for generative purposes and may disqualify a submission on that rationale alone.
Should the editor discover that a work submitted used any generative AI tools without disclosure, they reserve the right to reject that work at any point during the process of publication.
Authors are strongly encouraged to review Taylor and Francis’ AI policy, which can be found here: https://taylorandfrancis.com/our-policies/ai-policy/.
If a submission complies with the above requirements, usually specialists in fields relevant to the topic and holding the doctoral degree are selected to review the submission anonymously. The substance of these reports will be relayed to the author by the editor. On the basis of reviewer reports, the editor decides whether to proceed with publishing.
If your manuscript complies with the above requirements, please send one copy, in MSWord, as an e-mail attachment to historianeditor@phialphatheta.org. The author’s name should be included on the title page only. Authors should also send a one-hundred-word summary abstract of the article and their e-mail address(es).
Evaluation of manuscripts generally requires four to six months. We encourage inclusion of photographs, maps, and other illustrative material, which must be provided in camera-ready form, with authorization from copyright holders for these materials’ reproduction in The Historian. Manuscripts are edited for organization, clarity, and consistency.
Authors with any questions about The Historian’s policies are encouraged to contact the editor at historianeditor@phialphatheta.org.
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