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Prizes for The New Cambridge History of Islam, Six-Volume Set (Book)
Waldo G. Leland Prize [link]
Date: 11/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
Organization: American Historical Association [link]
Abstract: This prize is offered every five years for the most outstanding reference tool in the field of history. It is named after Waldo G. Leland, a distinguished contributor to bibliographical guides, who served as secretary to the Association from 1909 to 1920. "Reference tool" encompasses bibliographies, indexes, encyclopedias, and other scholarly apparatus. The award is honorific.
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