These gifts sustain traditional programs at the high level of scholarly excellence that is the Institute's hallmark and enable the Institute to respond creatively to the challenges and opportunities that invigorate the early American field. Six levels of membership are available.
Students receive the benefits listed under Regular membership.
A photocopy of student I.D. is required. In addition to the benefits of Regular membership, Contributing Associates receive a copy of a recent Institute paperback book. Along with Regular benefits, Sustaining Associates select two books from the Institute's list. Patrons are entitled to copies of all Institute books published during the membership year, as well as the benefits of Regular membership. Federal law requires that the tax deduction for a charitable contribution be reduced by the fair market value of benefits received.