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Janet Knox, Administrative Assistant

Sons of the Republic of Texas seeks to perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who settled Texas and won its independence through great personal sacrifice and dedication to the cause of freedom.

Presidio La Bahia Award

Subjects: History.

Purpose: To promote the suitable preservation of relics, appropriate dissemination of data and research into Texas heritage, with particular emphasis on the Spanish colonial period.

Eligibility: Open to all persons interested in the Spanish colonial influence on Texas culture.

Level of Study: Unrestricted

Type: Award

Value: The 1st prize is a minimum of US$1,200, and the 2nd and 3rd prizes are the divided balance from the total amount available of US$2,000 at the discretion of the judges

Frequency: Annual

Study Establishment: Any suitable institution

Country of Study: Any country

No. of awards offered: 3

Application Procedure: Applicants must submit four copies of published writings to the office. Galley proofs are not acceptable.

Closing Date: Entries are accepted from June 1st to September 30th

Funding: Private

No. of awards given last year: 1

Additional Information: Research writings have, in the past, proved to be the most successful type of entry. However, consideration will be given to other literary forms, art, architecture and archaeological discovery. For projects other than writing, contestants should furnish a description of the proposed entry, so that the Chairman may issue specific instructions.

Summerfield G Roberts Award

Subjects: History.

Purpose: To encourage literary effort and research about historical events and personalities during the days of the Republic of Texas 1836–1846, and to stimulate interest in the period.

Eligibility: Open to all writers.

Level of Study: Unrestricted

Type: Award

Value: US$2,500

Frequency: Annual

Study Establishment: Any suitable institution

Country of Study: Any country

No. of awards offered: 1

Application Procedure: Manuscripts must be written or published during the calendar year for which the award is given. There is no word limit. No entry may be submitted more than one time. The manuscripts must be mailed (5 copies, for the use of the judges) to the General Office of the Sons of the Republic of Texas.

Closing Date: January 15th

Funding: Private

No. of awards given last year: 1

Additional Information: The award was made possible through the generosity of Mr and Mrs Summerfield G Roberts.