Western Association of Women Historians
Promoting the interests of women
historians since 1969
Promoting the interests of women
historians since 1969
The Western Association of Women Historians was founded in 1969 to promote the interests of women historians both in academia and the field of history generally. Originally focused on the US West Coast, the WAWH has grown into a global organization drawing members from across the nation and around the world.
To help fulfill WAWH’s mission to promote the interests of women historians, we are launching a Travel Assistance Fund quarterly fundraising campaign (July, October, January, April). Every dollar you donate helps to send graduate students, independent scholars, and other participants without institutional support to the WAWH conference.
The WAWH holds an Annual Spring Conference for the presentation and discussion of scholarly work, new research, teaching methods, writing, and other issues of importance to women historians.
NEW: Check out the 2026 conference information and Call for Proposals.
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Join the WAWH to connect with members, apply for awards and prizes, receive discounted conference registration, and more!
The WAWH offers nine annual awards in recognition of its members’ outstanding work and scholarship. Membership is required in advance of application.
WAWH members are scholars whose work advances historical knowledge. Click HERE to browse the list of member publications. Links are also provided so that one may preview, read, and purchase members' scholarship.
WAWH historians engage with the world in many ways. Click HERE for events, webinars, podcasts (and more) that feature WAWH members and their work.
Journalists, podcasters, event planners: Are you tired of cold calling historians only to be ignored or told that they do not provide public comment? Click HERE for the WAWH Wall of Experts, a listing of credentialled scholars who would be happy to offer historical insight and commentary.
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