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Fellows David Waldstreicher and Jean Marie Lutes with Lesley Herrmann (center), Executive Director of the Gilder Lehrman Institute
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hrough prizes and fellowships, the Institute supports
outstanding scholarship and teaching. The Institute co-sponsors
the Lincoln and Frederick Douglass Prizes, both for outstanding
books in American History, which are among the most prestigious
awards for history writing in the U.S. Some fifty Gilder
Lehrman Fellowships per year enable scholars to work in
the Gilder Lehrman Collection and other New York City
archives. Additionally, the Institute's essay prizes for
high school students recognize the achievements of promising
scholars-in-the-making.
National History Teacher of the Year
The National History Teacher of the Year Award recognizes outstanding American history teachers from elementary school through high school, and the crucial importance of American history education. State winners are selected from each of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, Department of Defense schools/U.S. State Department Schools, and U.S. Territories. From these finalists, one honoree is recognized as the National History Teacher of the Year.
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Scholarly Fellowships
With more than 500 fellowships awarded since 1994, the Gilder Lehrman Fellowships offer doctoral candidates, postdoctoral scholars, college and university faculty at every rank, and independent scholars working in American history the opportunity to research within the archival holdings of any institution within the five boroughs of New York City.
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National Book Prizes
The Lincoln ($50,000) and Douglass ($25,000) Prizes have set new standards for book awards.
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The Civil War Essay Contest
The Civil War Essay Contest provides recognition for outstanding work on this crucial period in American history done by students in GLI network schools.
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