Join the WHA Today! | About the WHAThe Western History Association was founded in 1961 by a group of professional and avocational historians bound by their belief in the American West as a place rich in history and deserving of further study. "Its purpose shall be to promote the study of the North American West in its varied aspects and broadest sense," read the WHA's early constitution. Today, the WHA office is located in the History Department at the University of Kansas. The association is composed of around 1,300 active members with a common mission. Learn more about the WHA Governance and Standing Committees, read the WHA Constitution & By Laws, WHA Diversity Statement, and WHA Code of Conduct. |
Mark your calendars for the 63rd Annual WHA Conference, October 26-29, 2023. Currently, the WHA is planning for an in-person conference in Los Angeles. Head over to the 2023 Conference Website to learn more updates!
The WHA leadership is closely monitoring the current public health crisis and rise in coronavirus cases. We are following CDC guidelines and state, county, and municipal public health directives. As we collect more information, the office will keep all participants and attendees informed of any changes to the current conference format. The WHA strongly urges all 2023 conference attendees to be fully vaccinated at least two weeks before traveling to Los Angeles in October.
WHA Policy on Sexual Harassment & Sexual Misconduct and Enforcement PolicyPreamble The Western History Association (WHA) works to maintain an environment that allows persons in the historical profession to flourish by encouraging respectful, inclusive, and equitable treatment of all who participate in WHA activities. As a statement of principle, the WHA rejects harassment, discrimination, and retaliation by any means, based on sex, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. Sexual harassment creates a hostile environment that impedes the advancement of historical knowledge by marginalizing individuals and communities. It also damages productivity and career growth, and prevents the healthy exchange of ideas. We affirm that discrimination and harassment are unacceptable in any research or learning environment. The WHA is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all. The following policy pertains to all WHA activities, including events associated with WHA conferences and any WHA-related business occurring throughout the year. It encompasses interactions in person, by telephone, and by electronic communication. The policy applies to all members and participants as well as employees, contractors, vendors, volunteers, and guests. |
WHA Mission StatementWHA Mission: "The Western History Association strives to be a congenial home for the study and teaching of all aspects of North American Wests, frontiers, homelands and borderlands. Our mission is to cultivate the broadest appreciation of this diverse history." To accomplish this mission, we
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