Since 1967, and in accordance with its patriotic, public service and educational objectives, The National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York has generously funded a Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship in American History for one of our students. Please join The PhD Program in History in thanking them the 2015 prize, which was awarded to

Benjamin Hellwege

“When Old Age Changed:  Inventing the Senior State, 1945-80”

and

Sean Griffin

“Labor, Land Reform and the Politics of Antislavery, 1820-1862”

History Lounge (Room 5114)

November 12, 2015 1pm