History: American Subject Guide
Historical Organizations
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American Historical Association
The American Historical Association (AHA) is a nonprofit membership organization founded in 1884 and incorporated by Congress in 1889 for the promotion of historical studies, the collection and preservation of historical documents and artifacts, and the dissemination of historical research. As the largest historical society in the United States, the AHA serves as the umbrella organization for historians working in every period and geographical area.
Directory of Historical Organizations in the United States and Canada
E 172 .A538 14th 2002 (Ref) A comprehensive listing of historical organizations and societies, university and college history departments, genealogical groups, specialty museums, archives and libraries, and living history organizations in the U.S. and Canada. Entries are arranged alphabetically by state and city.
Encyclopedia of Associations
This is a comprehensive source of information for more than 23,000 American organizations of national scope. It lists address, phone numbers, purpose, major publications, and some statistical information; for example, budget, membership, size of staff, and more. In the Gale Directory Library database online. HS 17 .G32 (Reference Desk Collection)
Organization of American HistoriansIncludes a plethora of excellent links to sites of interest to historians, along with current employment listings.