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The Society of Automotive Historians, founded in 1969, now has over 900 members in 45 of the United States and more than 20 countries. Members come from all walks of life and include authors who write books and articles about automotive history as well as people who simply enjoy reading and researching it.Members of the Society encourage research, preservation, recording, compilation, and publication of historical material of every type. We monitor the worldwide development of the automobile and related items, for their inception to the present. We also assist fellow members in obtaining historical information and material. For all members, the SAH provides camaraderie and the free exchange of knowledge and data. The Society's roster helps members and others locate persons with similar specialized interests. The Society's membership also includes corporations and institutions that actively support the recording and preservation of automotive history.
AWARDS: Each year, the Society recognizes significant contributions to the publishing, documentation, and preservation of the worldwide history of the motor vehicle. There are awards for publishing in print (books, articles and magazines) and non-print media (film, video, audio, websites, etc.). Additionally, awards are made for papers authored by undergraduate- and graduate-level students at educational institutions. Service awards are presented for the preservation of archives and for exemplary service to the cause of automotive history. Nominations are received in the spring of each year and awards are presented at the Society's annual meeting, held during October.
Members may subscribe to MotorMail, the SAH online mailing list. MotorMail is a useful forum for discussion of general automotive history, research assistance, and professional camaraderie. To join, members should write to the webmaster with their membership number for subscription information. FINANCES: The principal source of the Society's income is membership dues. A secondary source is its annual silent auction of automotive books and literature, conducted by mail. Because the SAH is a not-for-profit corporation, it is recognized by the United States Internal Revenue Service as a charitable and educational organization. Monetary contributions are deductible to the extent provided by law. Contributions are applied toward the cost of publications and awards.
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PUBLICATIONS: All members receive the Society's three publications. The bimonthly SAH Journal carries news of the SAH and its members along with short feature articles, book and video reviews, plus classified advertisements. The occasional magazine Automotive History Review publishes in-depth articles on automotive history, most of them based on original, independent research. And the biennial Membership Directory includes extensive indexes and cross-referencing so that members can match mutual interests and communicate on automotive topics around the world.