Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Larry McNeill Research Fellowship in Texas Legal History

[We have the following announcement.  DRE]

The Larry McNeill Research Fellowship in Texas Legal History [of $2,500] is awarded annually [by the Texas State Historical Association] for the best research proposal on some aspect of Texas legal history.

The application, which should be no longer than two pages, should specify the purpose of the research and provide a description of the end product (article or book). The applicant’s vitae should be attached to the application. The award will be announced at the Association’s Annual Meeting in February 2020. Judges may withhold the award at their discretion.

Individuals should submit an entry form, four (4) copies of their vitae, and four (4) copies of a proposal to the TSHA office by December 28, 2019.

Larry McNeill Research Fellowship Committee
Texas State Historical Association
3001 Lake Austin Blvd., Suite 3.116
Austin, TX 78703

The Larry McNeill Research Fellowship in Texas Legal History was established in 2019 by the Texas Supreme Court Historical Society (TSCHS) in honor of Larry McNeill, a past president of TSCHS and the Texas State Historical Association. The award recognizes his commitment to fostering academic and grassroots research in Texas legal history.