The Organization of American Historians and the writing and teaching of American history [electronic resource] / edited by Richard S. Kirkendall. - New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2011. - 1 online resource (xii, 373 p.) : ill.

Includes bibliographical references.

This century-long history of the Organization of American Historians-and its predecessor, the Mississippi Valley Historical Association-explores the thinking and writing by professional historians on the history of the United States. It looks at the organization itself, and pedagogical approaches and critical interpretations as played out in association publications, annual conferences, and advocacy efforts.

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Organization of American Historians--History.
Mississippi Valley Historical Association--History.


Curriculum planning--History.--United States
Education--Curricula--History.--United States


United States--History--Study and teaching.
United States--Historiography.

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