Texas State Historical Association
The Texas State Historical Association or abbreviated TSHA, is a non-profit educational organization, dedicated to documenting the rich and unique history of Texas. It was founded on March 2, 1897. As of November 2008, TSHA moved from Austin to the University of North Texas in Denton. The current executive director is J. Kent Calder.
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Publications
The organization produces two educational publications:
- The Southwestern Historical Quarterly (originally called the Quarterly of the Texas State Historical Association) is the oldest continuously published scholarly journal in Texas. This journal usually features 16 articles per year, covering appealing topics in a wide range of appeal.
- Riding Line is published by the agency as a quarterly newsletter. It features news and current information on statewide historical activities.
Educational programs
- Educational Department - Founded in 1939, looks to promote the teaching of Texas history in the states’ schools.
- Junior Historians of Texas - An extracurricular program for students in grades four through twelve.
- Texas History Day - Provides an opportunity for students to develop their knowledge of history in an annual state-level history fair for students in grades six through twelve.
- History Awareness Workshops - Helps educators develop teaching strategies for informative content and practical classroom applications.
- Heritage Travel Program - a one-week traveling seminar dealing with a specific subject in Texas history held at summer.
Research services
The organization publishes the New Handbook of Texas which is a six-volume multidisciplinary encyclopedia of Texas history, culture, and geography. In addition, the Handbook of Texas Online is provided by TSHA for internet historical research of Texas.
External links
- "TSHA Online - Texas State Historical Association". http://www.tshaonline.org/. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
See also
- East Texas Historical Association, based in Nacogdoches
- West Texas Historical Association, based in Lubbock
Categories: University of North Texas | Organizations established in 1897 | United States historical societies | History organizations
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