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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 17m

🎬✨ CFP: Doin’ the Time Warp ✨🎤
To mark the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Process welcomes proposals and submissions that investigate themes in queer culture, drag shows, performance art, film studies, and pop culture.
👉 Submit your pitch: https://ow.ly/zVIW50X7nKy

UA Cinema Merced. The Rocky Horror Picture Show, opening night, January of 1978. Photo by Robin Adams, General Manager, UA Cinema, Merced California, 1978. Photo via Wikimedia Commons, under CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 3h

Loved yesterday’s NARA webinar? 💛 We're still feeling the energy from it. Yesterday’s conversation reminded us why archives—and the people who fight for them—matter. If our work to defend history and save our collective memory matters to you, please chip in.
🔗 Donate: oah.org/donate

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 20h

What does birthright citizenship really mean—and how has it shaped American identity and belonging? 🇺🇸

If you missed our recent webinar on this important topic, you can now watch the full conversation on YouTube, anytime!

🎥 Watch here: https://ow.ly/ZR6150X80hN

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 21h

As an ACLS member org, OAH remains committed to protecting open inquiry and scholarly independence and stands with American Council of Learned Societies. Read ACLS’s full statement: https://ow.ly/wheu50X7T2O

ACLS Statement Regarding White House “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education”

ACLS stands firmly against this latest White House effort to divide faculties by giving special privileges to students in “hard science programs” and its demand that institutions abolish “units that purposefully punish, belittle, and even spark violence against conservative ideas.”

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 22h

⏳ In 1 hour (3pm ET): Learn how the National Archives safeguards the public record and see a live demo of the steps anyone can take to advocate right now.
🔗 Join live: https://ow.ly/P0tc50X5P8H

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 1d

OAH is sponsoring the National Council on Public History’s upcoming Virtual Grad Fair! Public history faculty and prospective students alike can find us in the Sponsor Hall on Oct 9 + 10, 12-3pm ET. Learn more:
https://ow.ly/cPHU50X7RO3.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 1d

Happening TODAY—3pm ET: Why NARA matters + how you can act to protect access to America’s records. The "history of NOW" is no longer being safeguarded. Learn what you can do to advocate for our nation's archives.
🔗 https://ow.ly/P0tc50X5P8H

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 1d

🗓️ October 7 | 3pm ET
The future of our National Archives—and access to America’s stories—is on the line.

Join the webinar to learn why NARA matters, what’s at risk, and how you can take action to defend history and democracy.

Register today!
🔗 https://ow.ly/P0tc50X5P8H

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 5d

🚨 New on Process Blog!🚨

In “How We Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the Bomb,” Shane Maddock (Stonehill College) explores how Americans’ relationship with nuclear weapons has shifted over time and what that means today.

👉 Read it here: https://ow.ly/jeEP50X6h6C

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 5d

⏳ OAH Award Deadlines Extended! ⏳

Some award deadlines are extended to Oct. 15 & Nov. 1. See which awards qualify & submit today! ow.ly/q4bX50X69cC

Coming up Oct. 9 is an info session for the Huggins-Quarles Award with the OAH ALANA Committee.
Register: ow.ly/OUQa50X69cJ

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 5d

We have so many events happening in October!
First up: Advocacy and the National Archives
🗓 Oct 7 | 3pm ET

Join us for a panel discussion on the origins of NARA, why it matters, and how YOU can advocate to protect it. Live demo included!

👉 Register today: https://ow.ly/NMBG50X5P8x

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 6d

The OAH has submitted a letter to TXST affirming the essential principles of academic freedom and shared governance.

The OAH stands firmly with historians and educators in defending the right to inquiry and expression without fear of reprisal.

📄 Read the letter: https://ow.ly/53Kj50X5wJ3

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 6d

For nearly 30 years, OAH has partnered with the National Park Service to bring top historical scholarship to our national parks. For LGBTQ+ History Month, we’re spotlighting two resources that deepen our understanding and public presentation of LGBTQ+ histories. https://ow.ly/N4NZ50TzkEJ

Courage to Love gender and sexuality in the life of Eleanor Roosevelt

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 7d

⏳ OAH Award Deadlines Alert! ⏳

Today’s the day! Some award deadlines are Oct. 1—don’t miss your chance to submit nominations for the 2026 awards & prizes honoring excellence in American history. It’s your last chance—apply today! 🏆

https://ow.ly/2FoJ50TAq4V

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 8d

💻✨ Enjoyed our webinars last week? Here’s the thing: those webinars are free to everyone because of the generosity of folks who believe in history. Even a recurring gift of $10 helps. Think of it as buying history a coffee every month ☕📜.
Support the OAH today: oah.org/donate

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 9d

😩 Monday again? Coffee’s not strong enough? Wondering if it’s time for a change?

Maybe it’s not the coffee...maybe it’s the job. ☕➡️💼

Check out the OAH Job Board—where historians, researchers, and educators find their next great opportunity.

👉 Your future self will thank you: careers.oah.org

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 12d

Our strength as historians comes from community. Join us today at 12pm ET for the OAH Member Meet-and-Greet hosted by our ALANA Committee.

Already a member? Invite a friend to join OAH—use code FRIENDS for 10% off annual membership.

History is better when we build it together. ow.ly/YWPZ50X2TTS

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 12d

Missed our FOIA training? Good news—the FOIA for Historians Workshop is now available to stream online, anytime.

Learn how to navigate FOIA, strengthen your research with government records, and gain practical strategies from experts in the field.

Watch now: ow.ly/gWZp50X2jiH

FOIA 101: Using Public Records to Strengthen Historical Research

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 14d

New HARPPing on History post just dropped! Subscribe to the Substack and learn what @outhistory.bsky.social directed by OAH Pres Elect Marc Stein, is doing about The War on LGBTQ+ History. ow.ly/uKMM50X1wR4

OutHistory

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 14d

📢 Upcoming OAH Webinar Tomorrow at 6pm ET!

Join us for a discussion on the history and meaning of birthright citizenship.

👉 Register now: ow.ly/Lrww50X12eZ

This webinar is a collaboration between the OAH and @iehs.bsky.social.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 16d

📰 New on HARPPing on History:
Catch up on the latest piece Hands Off Our History: shorturl.at/D8EKN

Hands Off Our History

At Harpers Ferry and beyond, the public is pushing back against historical erasure.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 18d

It's been reported NPS staff at Ft Pulaski Natl Mon have been directed by Trump admin to remove a photo of "The Scourged Back," a searing image of the brutality of slavery. For more history behind the headlines, see OAH’s NPS History Study on African Americans at Ft Pulaski.
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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 19d

Coming up tomorrow: training on FOIA! FOIA is a powerful tool for uncovering primary sources, strengthening archival research, and holding government accountable. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your research toolkit.

👉 Register now: ow.ly/IlxU50WX6F4

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 20d

📝 New HARPPing on History just dropped! OAH ED Beth English leads the latest post, reminding us why archives are important.

👉 Stay in the loop: Subscribe to the HARPPing on History Substack to get fresh posts, insights, and updates straight to your inbox.
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Want government accountability? Start with the archives.

No nation can be democratic, transparent, or accountable without trustworthy and accessible records of its past.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 21d

📜 #ThisDayInHistory: On Sept 17, 1787, the Constitution was signed.

📍 In the San Fran St Univ area? Celebrate Constitution Day with our OAH Lecturers as they speak at a Constitution Day Conference!
⚖️ Today: Jonathan Gienapp
⚖️ Tomorrow: Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers

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