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The American Society for Legal History sponsors a number of competitive programs, grants, prizes, and fellowships which benefit our members. We support programs that – in addition to welcoming new participants to our annual meetings — create smaller and more focused venues where junior scholars may develop their skills, seek opportunities for career-building publications, interact with senior scholars, and meet peers from around the world with whom they will collaborate throughout their careers.

September 30, 2026

ASLH Letter regarding closure of San Francisco/San Bruno, CA, and Chicago, IL, NARA sites

September 30, 2026 Dr. Bradford Wilson Archivist of the United States National Archives and Records Administration 8601 Adelphi Road College Park, MD 20740-6001 Dear Dr. Wilson: In July 2026, the National Archives and Records Administration announced that it will be closing its branches at San Francisco/San Bruno, CA and Chicago, IL. Keep Reading