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The
field services program collaborates with many
individuals and organizations to promote Iowa history.
The program is designed to nurture existing partnerships
while bringing an appreciation of Iowa's past to new
audiences as well.
Historical
Markers
In
1965, the State of Iowa established an official
historical marker system. There are currently 44 markers
in the system.
For
more information on the historical markers program, contact Lowell Soike at (515)
281-3306 or Lowell.Soike@iowa.gov.
Awards
In
the fall of each year, the State Historical Society
calls for nominations for its annual awards program.
Through the awards program, the Society recognizes
individuals, organizations, and communities who have
made outstanding contributions to the study and practice
of Iowa history.
There
are four award categories: two that recognize
outstanding publications, one that celebrates local
history initiatives, and one that honors significant,
long-term achievement in Iowa history.
Throne/Aldrich
Award
This
annual award--named in honor of Mildred Throne, longtime
editor of the Iowa Journal of History and Politics,
and Charles Aldrich, who founded the third series of the
Annals of Iowa--recognizes the best articles
published in the Iowa Heritage Illustrated and
the Annals of Iowa during the preceding year.
Benjamin
F. Shambaugh Award
This
annual award recognizes the book judged as the most
significant book on Iowa history published during the
preceding year. It is named in honor of Benjamin F.
Shambaugh, for forty years the superintendent of the
State Historical Society of Iowa, professor of political
economy at the University of Iowa, and one of the
founders of the "new social science" at the
turn of the century.
Loren
Horton Community History Award
This
award is named in honor of Loren Horton, who represented
the State Historical Society of Iowa in many capacities
from 1973 until his retirement in 1996. As the
Society's field services coordinator, and later, as
senior historian, Horton's work brought him in close
contact with many local historical organizations. In
keeping with that legacy, this award recognizes the best
project that increases awareness and participation in
Iowa history on a local level. The award recognizes an
individual, group, or organization whose outstanding
local history project was completed during the previous
calendar year.
Petersen/Harlan
Award
The
Petersen/Harlan Award recognizes an individual, group,
or organization that has made significant long-term or
continuing contributions to Iowa history. It is named in
honor of two legends at the State Historical Society of
Iowa, William J. Petersen and Edgar R. Harlan.
William
Petersen, long-time curator of the State Historical
Society in Iowa City, was known for his book, Steamboating
on the Mississippi, thus earning the nickname
"Steamboat Bill." Edgar Ruby Harlan, who
served as the second director and curator of the
Historical Department of Iowa, played a key role in
acquiring many of the museum's most important
collections.
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