On the 9th June 2022 New Directions in the Study of Alcohol Group (NDSAG) returns with an in-person conference at London South Bank University.
Notices
Notices about awards, calls for papers, events, jobs and memorials
Situation Report: Conducting Research at the U.S. National Archives in College Park, Maryland (Archives II)
Editor’s Note: This situation report provides an overview of the current protocols at the National Archives in College Park, Maryland (Archives II). Please note this refers to Archives II only, as at early April 2022, and may be subject to change. Please check the NARA website for updates and communicate with the archives before making any definitive research plans. For further information and updates see: https://www.archives.gov/college-park.
Many thanks to Bill McAllister for agreeing to share his personal experiences/correspondence with the Points audience.
Call for papers: 2022 AIHP Glenn Sonnedecker Prize competition
The American Institute of the History of Pharmacy is pleased to announce the opening of the 2022 AIHP Glenn Sonnedecker Prize competition. The Glenn Sonnedecker Prize recognizes the author(s) of the best unpublished manuscript, on a topic within the field of the history of pharmacy and pharmaceuticals, submitted in the annual competition.
ADHS Conference ‘Rethinking Alcohol and Drugs’: Program Released!
The Alcohol and Drugs History Society have released the program for their conference ‘Rethinking Alcohol and Drugs’ which is taking place at the Instituto de Investigaciones Sociales in Mexico City on 15th-17th June, 2022.
Book Launch: The Oxford Handbook of Global Drug History
An invitation to the launch of Paul Gootenberg’s latest edited volume ‘The Oxford Handbook of Global Drug History’.
Call for Papers: HoPP special issue!
History of Pharmacy and Pharmaceuticals, the official journal of the American Institute of the History of Pharmacy (AIHP), is pleased to announce a call for papers for a special issue: “Psychedelic Capitalism: From Forest Retreat to Fortune 500 and Pharmacies.” The issue is anticipated to appear in 2023. Guest editors for the special issue will be Drs. Neşe Devenot and Brian Pace, both of The Ohio State University.
Call for Nominations: The Edward Kremers Award
The American Institute of the History of Pharmacy is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Edward Kremers Award. The deadline for receipt of nominations is May 15, 2022. AIHP awards the Edward Kremers Award to recognize the author(s) of a specific book, or a series of related articles, in the field of the history of pharmacy and pharmaceuticals that exhibits high standards of scholarship, superior quality, and distinguished merit. The Edward Kremers Award is awarded without regard to citizenship or nationality.
AIHP PhD Research Support Grant Program
The AIHP PhD Research Support Grant Program is designed to provide financial support for doctoral students pursuing academic research related to the broadly defined history of pharmacy and pharmaceuticals. The Program offers grants up to $2,000 to cover research expenses not normally covered by the student’s university (as described in more detail below).
The Institute is now accepting applications for 2022 AIHP PhD Research Support Grants. The deadline for submission of applications is April 1, 2022.