J. Franklin Jameson Archival Advocacy Award
Purpose and Criteria for Selection:
Established in 1989, this award honors an individual, institution,
or organization that promotes greater public awareness, appreciation,
or support of archival activities or programs. The individual's or
institution's contributions may take the form of advocacy, publicity,
legislation, financial support, or a similar action that fosters archival
work or raises public consciousness of the importance of archival work.
Contributions should have broad, long-term impact at the regional level
or beyond. Up to three awards may be given each year.
Eligibility:
Individuals directly involved in archival work, either as paid or
volunteer staff, or institutions or organizations directly responsible
for an archival program are not eligible for this award.
Sponsor or Funding:
The Society of American Archivists, in honor of J. Franklin Jameson,
a noted American historian, former president of the American Historical
Association, and long-time advocate for the establishment of a U.S.
National Archives.
Prize:
A plaque.
First Awarded:
1989
Selection Committee:
The subcommittee consists of four members of the Society of American
Archivists, one of whom shall be the current chair
of the Reference, Access, and Outreach Section and who shall serve a term
concurrent with his or her office. The remaining members shall be appointed
as necessary by the SAA President-elect to serve a three-year term.
In addition, one of the chairs of the SAA Awards Committee serves ex officio on the subcommittee. The senior member of the subcommittee in years of service shall serve
as chair and present the award.
Application Deadline:
All nominations shall be submitted to the Awards Committee by February
28 (or other date as announced) of each year.
For Nomination Forms:
Download the form. [PDF] [RTF]
J. Franklin Jameson Archival Advocacy Award Recipients:
1989: Thomas F. Eagleton
1990: Mark O. Hatfield
1991: William B. Hoyt, The Mellon Foundation
1992: Not awarded
1993: Thomas D. Clark, Louise McBee, John Marshall
1994: Hudson's Bay Company
1995: Not awarded
1996: Richard Benson
1997: Kraft Foods
1998: Newsday
1999: John B. Harlan
2000: Not awarded
2001: Not awarded
2002: Joan
Winters, Louise Addis
2003: Arizona
State University
2004: Not awarded
2005: George F. Farr, Jr.
2006: U.S. Senator Harry Reid (D-Neveda)
2007: The Chicago Tribune (accepted by Debra K. Bade)
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