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NASHVILLE, TN-July, 2003-The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) proudly announces that the Ohio Historical Society is the recipient of an AASLH Award of Merit for the Ohio Memory Online Scrapbook. The AASLH Annual Awards Program, now in its 58th year, is the most prestigious recognition for achievement in the preservation and interpretation of local, state, and regional history. Awards for 2003 represent 91 organizations and individuals from the United States. Award winners will be honored at a special banquet during the 2003 AASLH Annual Meeting in Providence, Rhode Island on Friday, September 19, 2003. A generous contribution from The History Channel will once again help underwrite the cost of the Awards Banquet.

The awards program was initiated in 1945 to establish and encourage standards of excellence in the collection, preservation, and interpretation of state and local history throughout America. The AASLH Awards Program not only honors significant achievement in the field of local history, but also brings public recognition of the opportunities for small and large organizations, institutions, and programs to make contributions in this arena. For more information about the awards program, contact AASLH at (615) 320-3203.

The American Association for State and Local history is a not-for-profit professional organization of individuals and institutions working to preserve and promote history. From its headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee, AASLH works to advance knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of local history in the America. AASLH publishes books, technical publications, a bimonthly magazine, and monthly newsletter. The Association also sponsors regional and national training workshops and an annual meeting.