The Texas State Historical Association

announces

The 2008
Kate Broocks Bates Award
For Historical Research

$3,000

The Bates Award is given annually for a significant piece of historical research dealing with any phase of Texas history prior to 1900. More recent history may be included if it is relevant, although preference will be given to subjects dating from the period of the Republic or from the pre-Republic years. Submissions must be of book length and must have been published within two years immediately preceding February 19 of the year of the award. The winning author will receive a certificate and $3,000 at the Association's annual meeting in March 2009. Judges may withhold the award at their discretion.

Publishers should submit 4 copies of each entry published after February 19, 2005 to the TSHA office by October 15, 2007.

Kate Broocks Bates Award
Texas State Historical Association
P.O. Box 28527
Austin, Texas 78755

The Kate Broocks Bates Award was established in 1976 in the name of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas by her children, Kate Harding Bates Parker and C. Elisabeth Bates Nisbet. The award honors Mrs. Bates, a dedicated member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas who was committed to the study of Texas history.