Historical Society of Alberta $1,000 Essay Contest gives away cash, helps students get published and celebrates Alberta history

November 10th 2011 - April 15th 2012

To encourage the study of Alberta history, the Historical Society of Alberta is continuing its $1,000 Essay Contest.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Release– November 8, 2011 – Since its founding by the Province of Alberta in 1907, the Historical Society of Alberta has worked tirelessly for the preservation and promotion of Alberta’s rich history. Now, as part of the Society’s continuing commitment to Alberta history and to the teaching of Alberta history in Alberta’s colleges and universities, the H.S.A. is pleased to continue its $1,000 Essay Contest.

The H.S.A. has always done its best to support the students of our province. Now we have the perfect vehicle – this Essay Contest – to encourage the writing of Alberta history and ensure that Alberta history is learned in our colleges and universities.

Open to post-secondary undergraduate students attending a university or college in Alberta, participants are asked to write an essay on any aspect of the history of Alberta. Entries should be no more than 2500 words and must be received by April 30, 2012. Entries may be emailed to albertahistory@telus.net. Enquiries may also be directed to albertahistory@telus.net.

Winner will be announced in 2012 and winning essay will be published in History Now, sister publication to ALBERTA HISTORY, which has been published by the Historical Society of Alberta for the past 50+ years.

For further information, please contact the Historical Society of Alberta at

Historical Society of Alberta
www.albertahistory.org
albertahistory@telus.net
403-261-3662

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