Edward N. Tihen Publication Award
The Edward N. Tihen Historical Publication Award promotes the publication of material on the history of Kansas by first-time authors. Applications maybe be submitted between January 1 and April 15 in odd years. The total amount available is $500.
Application and Evaluation Process
Funds for the award are provided by the Tihen Endowment, established in 1995 by Dr. Tihen's family and friends in his memory and in appreciation of his role as an amateur historian.
Application and Evaluation Process
Books must contain substantial information on Kansas history. To be eligible, a book must have been published during the previous two calendar years. The author (or other party submitting a nomination) must include two copies of the book along with application affirming that the book is the author's first published historical work. Applicants will be notified of results after the committee reviews applications.
2019 - Charles Delgadillo, Crusader for Democracy: The Political Life of William Allen White
2013 - Kevin G.W. Olson, Frontier Manhattan: Yankee Settlement to Kansas Town, 1854-1894
2009 - Jeremy Neely, "The Border Between Them: Violence and Reconciliation on the Kansas - Missouri Line."
2003 - Rusty L. Monhollon, "This is America?": The Sixties in Lawrence, Kansas
1999 - William A. Dobak, Fort Riley and Its Neighbors: Military, Money, and Economic Growth, 1853-1895
1999 - David M. Bartholomew, Pioneer Naturalist on the Plains, The Diary of Elam Bartholomew, 1871-1934
1998 - Mark Kaplan and Jim McCreary, Lawrence, In Plain View: A Photo/Document of Old East Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas
1997 - Ruth A. Sorensen, Denmark, Beyond the Prairie Wind: History Folklore and Traditions from Denmark, Kansas
1996 - Allan R. Miller, Yankee on the Prairie: Howard Barnard of Kansas--Pioneer Educator
Application must include two copies of the book along with application affirming that the book is the author's first published historical work. For more information and to submit applications contact:
Kansas Historical Foundation
6425 SW 6th Avenue
Topeka KS 66615-1099
785-272-8681
Fax 785-272-8682
kshs.membership@kansas.gov
