The Merle Curti Award annually recognizes the author of the best book in American social history. Each entry must be published during the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. One copy of each entry, clearly labeled "2025 Merle Curti Social History Award Entry," must be mailed directly to the committee members: Lawrence Culver, Chair; Laura Edwards; Robert Gross; and Allison Varzally. Bound page proofs may be used for books to be published after October 1, 2024, and before January 1, 2025. If a bound page proof is submitted, a bound copy of the book must be received by each committee member postmarked no later than January 7, 2025. If a book carries a copyright date that is different from the publication date, but the actual publication date falls during the correct time frame making it eligible, please include a letter of explanation from the publisher with each copy of the book sent to the committee members. Please also email the chair, Lawrence Culver, to inform him of the submission. Please visit the award's website or contact the Organization of American Historians.