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The mission that The American Historical Association says, "The American Historical Association (AHA) is a nonprofit membership organization founded in 1884 and [|incorporated by Congress in 1889] for the promotion of historical studies, the collection and preservation of historical documents and artifacts, and the dissemination of historical research. As the largest historical society in the United States, the AHA provides leadership and advocacy for the profession, fights to ensure academic freedom, monitors professional standards, spearheads essential research in the field, and provides resources and services to help its members succeed."

The description provided by The American Historical Association says the following, "The AHA serves more than 14,000 history professionals, representing every historical period and geographical area. AHA members include K –12 teachers, academics at two- and four-year colleges and universities, graduate students, historians in museums, historical organizations, libraries and archives, government and business, as well as independent historians."

Depending on which time you join the association determines what you get as for a newsletter, books, or pamphlets. You can also get reviews and some publications.

The price for membership is a sliding scale based on your income and if you are a teacher, retired or a student. If student you only have to pay $39 a year.

The URL is http://www.historians.org/index.cfm

The contact info is 400 A Street, S.E., Washington, DC 20003-3889 | tel: (202) 544-2422 | fax: (202) 544-8307 | e-mail: info@historians.org

The website also has a link for job websites and applications.

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