The Texas State Historical Association

announces

The 2009
Fred White Jr. Research Fellowship
in Texas History

$600

The Fred White Jr. Research Fellowship is awarded annually for the best research proposal for a book manuscript having to do with Texas history.

Applications must be submitted by December 31, 2008. The application, which should be no longer than two pages, should specify the purpose of the research, the need for the money, and a description of the book that will result from the research. Please include a complete vita with the application. The award will be announced at the Association's annual meeting in March 2009. Judges may withhold the award at their discretion.

Proposals should be sent to:

White Research Fellowship Committee
Texas State Historical Association
P.O. Box 28527
Austin, Texas 78755

The Fred White Jr. Research Fellowship was established in 1998 from funds made available by the family and friends of Fred White Jr. The fellowship honors Mr. White for his great love of books and for his many contributions to Texas history and the Texas State Historical Association.