Award-Winning Articles

Each year, the Oregon Historical Quarterly presents the Joel Palmer Award to the author of the best article published in the journal during the previous year. The award was established by Omar C. “Slug” Palmer and William J. Lang in honor of their ancestor Joel Palmer, an Oregon pioneer. It is voted on by members of the Quarterly's Editorial Advisory Board. In addition to the first-place prize, which carries with it $300, the authors of two articles are presented honorable mentions. Read past Palmer Award–winning articles below as well as explore other award-winning OHQ articles that have been recognized by noted national historical organizations.