Coordinating Council for Women in History

Supporting women's history and all women in the historical profession

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Welcome to the CCWH

The Coordinating Council for Women in History is an organization aimed at supporting women in the historical profession as well as research in women’s history. It is a place where women historians can find a wide variety of resources, support, and a community to help them thrive.

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50th Anniversary Fund

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50th Anniversary Fund ~ The CCWH is celebrating its 50th Anniversary by setting up an Endowment Fund to ensure the future of the organization and the annual CCWH awards. The Endowment Fund will remain separate from the general fund that pays for the general day to day costs of the organization and the $24,000 in awards given each January at the CCWH Awards Luncheon at the AHA. The funds in the Endowment fund will be invested and the income generated will contribute to the funding of the awards. … Learn more about CCWH Awards

CCWH Resources

The CCWH shares a variety of informational resources of interest to women in the historical profession. Please explore our extensive listing of  Job Opportunities and other Professional Announcements, Panelists Seeking Panelists board, the CCWH University Representatives, Host Program, Mentorship Program, Conference Liaisons and shared History … Read more about CCWH Resources

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Membership

We cordially invite you to join the CCWH and to devote time to CCWH activities as an award committee member, member of the executive board, contribute articles to our newsletter or write a film or book review. We especially encourage faculty members to invite your women graduate students and students of women's history to join CCWH by … Learn more about Membership Information