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Public History Resource Center
PHRC curates the field of public history providing information on employment, degree programs, and publications-- both on and off line.
http://www.publichistory.org/
Society of Historians of the Retz Country
An association of academics and amateurs interested historical research about the Retz country of northern France, a small area sandwidched between Brittany and Poitou. Site is in French and English.
http://paysderetz.online.fr/
The Institute for Historical Study
A group of scholars dedicated to promoting the study and discussion of history as a field of knowledge outside the traditional classroom setting and in the broader public arena.
http://www.tihs.org
Social Science History Association
A scholarly organization which promotes interdisciplinary and systematic approaches to historical research.
http://www.ssha.org/
The Historical Diving Society
Seeks to preserve diving heritage; provides information on diving history, underwater technology, and submarine engineering.
http://www.thehds.com/
UNESCO Cultural Heritage
The tangible and intangible heritage of the world, and UNESCO's work in preserving and enhancing it through the Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage.
http://www.unesco.org/culture/heritage
Turkish Underwater Research Society
Shipwreck research; research of historical wrecks near Turkey.
http://www.sad-uwrs.org/bage/index.htm
International Psychohistorical Association
Information about the field of psychohistory and what the IPA offers. Includes a bibliography.
http://www.geocities.com/hwlipa
International Association of Labour History Institutions
Provides news, serials tables of contents, and other services from all major collecting institutions in the field.
http://www.ialhi.org/
The Kindertransport Organization
A not-for-profit organization of child holocaust survivors who were sent, without their parents, out of Austria, Germany, Poland, and Czechoslovakia to Great Britain and, ultimately, to the United States and Canada.
http://www.kindertransport.org/
Modern Greek Studies Association
A scholarly organization that promotes research into the language, arts, history, politics, economy, and society of modern Greece.
http://www.humanities.uci.edu/classics/MGSA/
The Haskins Society
An international scholarly organization which promotes the study of Viking, Anglo-Saxon, Anglo-Norman, and early Angevin history, and the history of neighboring areas and peoples.
http://www.haskins.cornell.edu/
Gulfoil Historical Society
Independent, non-profit organization that seeks preserve and promote the history and heritage of the Gulf Oil Corp.
http://www.gulfhistory.org/
Tongan History Association
Founded 1989 to preserve, study, and discuss significant events in the development of the Tongan nation and people.
http://sunsite.anu.edu.au/spin/PACASSOC/TONGHIST/tonghist.htm
Association for Great Lakes Maritime History
An international organization, which includes museums, historical societies, libraries, archives, and individuals interested in preserving Great Lakes maritime history. The website includes online newsletter archives, meeting information and news.
http://www.aglmh.org/index.html
World History Association
Hosted by the Woodrow Wilson Leadership Program for Teachers.
http://www.woodrow.org/teachers/world-history/
International Association for the Study of Maritime Mission
Founded in June 1990 in Leeds, England to promote the preservation, and cataloguing of resources for maritime research, encourage maritime mission studies, and to provide a forum for discussion by those interested in the field.
http://vm.uconn.edu/~shpark/english.html
Economic History Association
Founded in 1940 to encourage and promote teaching, research and publication on every phase of economic history, and to encourage and assist in the preservation and administration of research materials in the field.
http://eh.net/EHA/
Exeter Mining History Research
The Mineral Statistics of the UK is a long standing and ongoing research project within the Department of Economic and Social History of the University of Exeter.
http://www.ex.ac.uk/~RBurt/MinHistNet/minstats.html
The Urban History Association
An international not-for-profit organization founded in 1988 to stimulate interest and research in the history of urban life in all periods and geographical areas.
http://www.unl.edu/uha/news.html
Alcohol and Temperance History Group
An organization of historians and other scholars interested in the social history of alcohol which includes an extensive bibliography, email discussion group, membership and links.
http://www.history.ohio-state.edu/athgroup/default.htm
The American Association for the Study of Hungarian History
A membership organization of scholars founded in 1970 to promote interest and research in Hungarian history and culture. Provides links to resources in English and Hungarian.
http://www2.h-net.msu.edu/~habsweb/aashh.htm
American Academy of Medieval Historians of Medieval Spain
A membership organization of scholars interested in medieval Iberia, founded in 1974. An affiliate of the American Historical Association.
http://www.uca.edu/aarhms/
The Association for History and Computing
An international organization which aims to promote and develop interest in the use of computers in all types of historical study at every level, in both teaching and research.
http://odur.let.rug.nl/ahc/
SHARP
The Society for the History of Authorship, Reading, and Publishing, featuring a wide variety of resources for those interested in the history of print culture in any place or period.
http://www.sharpweb.org
Mining History Association
An organization of individuals interested in the history of mining and metallurgy.
http://www.mininghistoryassociation.org/
International Academy of Medieval and Chivalric Research
Scholarly association devoted to the study of medieval history, chivalry, and heraldry, with membership, officers, publications and online resources.
http://www.geocities.com/chivalric2/ASCR/index.html
Western History Association
This historical organization promotes the study of the North American West in all its varied aspects and in its broadest sense. The WHA was founded in 1961.
http://www.unm.edu/~wha/
The Guild of Historical Interpreters
UK association of professional and amateur history enthusiasts who create living history displays and demonstrations and conduct educational programs on historical periods from the Iron Age to the early twentieth century. About activities and events.
http://www.the-guild.org
The Lafayette Society
The Massachusetts Lafayette Society organizes events in the Memory of Lafayette and promotes good relationships between the French and American communities.
http://www.lafayettesociety.com
Culinary Historians of Chicago
An educational organization committed to the study of the history of food and drink in human cultures with officers, newsletters, recipes, calendar of events and membership.
http://culinaryhistorians.org
Belfountain Heritage Society
A historical organization devoted to the restoration and preservation of heritage and antique buildings in Belfountain, ON.
http://www.belfountainheritage.com
Central Conference for history and the humanities online
A consultation center for the development of any electronic initiative within broad subject areas including history, philosophy, literature, languages and the humanities. One may choose from English or Italian to view the website.
http://www.storiaonline.org/cc/
Archaeological Institute of America
North America's oldest and largest organization devoted to the world of archaeology with membership worldwide. Website lists local societies, fieldwork, discussion board and world tours.
http://www.archaeological.org/
Sussex - Lisbon Area Historical Society
A non-profit dedicated to the historical preservation of the Sussex and Lisbon area. Includes membership, board of directors and annual meeting.
http://www.slahs.org
Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs
The Council was established by Andrew Carnegie in 1914 to work toward the ideal of world peace. Today it is the world's premier forum for research and education in ethics and international policy.
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/reconciliation.php
War Veterans Oral History Project Foundation
Non-profit organization that records and preserves oral accounts of veterans from W.W.II -- includes personal stories, newsletters, calendar of events, newspaper articles about the war as well as book and movie reviews.
http://www.warveteransproject.org
World War II Lecture Institute Foundation
The primary goal of this project and foundation is to provide stories of World War II veterans and other information that will help people to better understand World War II.
http://www.wwiilectureinstitute.com
South African Historical Society
The society aims to further the study, knowledge and appreciation of South African history. The South African Historical Journal is proudly a product of the society.
http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/history/sahs/
The Struma Project
Aims to locate, dive and commemorate the tragedy of the Struma, a ship that was sunk in 1942, claiming the lives of 776 Jewish refugees.
http://www.divegirl.com/struma/
Marble Historical Society - TOU Project
Learn about the cracks in the Tomb of the Unknowns, restoration plans, and how you can help. Includes streaming video about the cracks and historical information about the Tomb of the Unknowns.
http://www.touproject.org
Oral History Association
International organization of persons interested in oral history as a way of collecting human memories. Information about the organization, its publications and conferences, related groups, issues affecting oral historians, and links.
http://omega.dickinson.edu/organizations/oha/
Mormon History Association
Membership group interested in the history of the Mormon Church and its activities. Site includes links to related resources.
http://www.mhahome.org/index.htm
The Association of Ancient Historians
A membership organization of scholars conducting research in ancient history. Provides links to members and online resources.
http://depts.washington.edu/~clio/aah/
The International Commission on Military History
A group of 33 affiliated national commissions, formed in 1938 to encourage and coordinate research by military historians in a spirit of international understanding.
http://www.klm-mra.be/ICMH/index.html
Society Hil
Searchable directory of historical societies covering the United States, Canada and Australia.
http://www.daddezio.com/society/
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