The Massachusetts Historical Review (MHR) publishes essays, photo-essays, historical documents, and review articles each autumn. Every issue offers pieces rich in narrative detail and thoughtful analysis, prepared for all readers interested in the history of the Commonwealth, from its settlement to the 21st century.
Subscriptions are $30.00 for individuals, $35.00 for institutions, and $45.00 for all non-US addresses; online access to the most recent issue is available through JSTOR’s Current Scholarship Program ($20.00 for individuals; $25.00 for institutions). Back issues of the MHR are available for sale through the MHS or online through JSTOR.
Members and Fellows of the MHS receive the MHR free as a benefit. Any MHS Member or Fellow who wishes to access current or past issues of the journal through JSTOR can contact MHS Membership to receive an access token.
To order print version of the MHR
e-mail: mhr@masshist.org
phone: 617-646-0513
To order online version of the MHR
e-mail: participation@jstor.org
phone: 212-358-6400
Query by letter or e-mail to the MHR editors. The MHR follows the Chicago Manual of Style, 16th edition, and is a peer-reviewed journal. Authors must submit their essays as an e-mail attachment. All essays must have endnotes—not footnotes—and be completely double-spaced with all text in 12-point font.
Editor, Katheryn P. Viens, kviens@masshist.org
Associate Editor, Jim Connolly, jconnolly@masshist.org
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