Organization of American Historians
Organization
Earlier Established Form
Mississippi Valley Historical Association
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Institute for American Thought
Collection
Identifier: UA016
Found in:
University Archives
/
Institute for American Thought
Organization of American Historians Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS027
Overview
The Organization of American Historians (OAH) was founded in 1907 under the name the Mississippi Valley Historical Association (MVHA). The founders created a historical organization that encouraged research and study of the area that made up the Mississippi Valley. In 1913 it began to sponsor a scholarly journal, The Mississippi Valley Historical Review. The organization eventually outgrew its brand name as a regional association by gaining members throughout the country. The organization...