History students sweep 2017 Library Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Research

Lowell Aptman Prize for first and second year students: 

McKenzie Cook, “World War I and the London Theatre”, written for History 186S:  Living through the Great War (spring 2017); faculty mentor Kristin Neuschel

Lowell Aptman Prize for third and fourth year students

Jack Harrington, “The Empire’s Back-Yard: The Radicalization of Public Opinion In Ireland and its Impact on the Anglo-Irish War (1913-1920)", written for History 157S: Empires in Historical Perspective , faculty mentor Vasant Kaiwar

Middlesworth Award for research using primary resources and rare materials

Hannah Rogers, “Subversion as Service: The Life and Controversy of Jeanne Audrey Powers,” written for History 344:  US Social Movements, faculty mentor Nancy MacLean

Read more about award here.

**Event:  The annual Duke University Libraries research awards reception, scheduled as part of Parents' and Family Weekend on Friday, October 20th 2017, 4:00- 5:00 pm, in the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Conference Room on the second floor of Rubenstein Library, will honor all the winners and applicants. The University community  is invited to join us for refreshments and the opportunity to honor the recipients and applicants for the 2017 Aptman Prize, Holsti Prize, and Middlesworth Awards.