WHO WE ARE
The Botstiber Institute for Austrian-American Studies (BIAAS) promotes an understanding of the historic relationship between the United States and Austria, including the lands of the former Habsburg empire, by awarding grants and fellowships, organizing lectures and conferences, and publishing the Journal of Austrian-American History. We engage with a broader public audience through digital programming, including videos, podcasts and blog posts.
LATEST NEWS
The Sound of Music: An American Classic, An Austrian Mystery
“The Sound of Music” (1965) is celebrated as a classic in American cinematic history. For decades, it has significantly influenced American perceptions of Austria. Despite its immense success, the film has remained relatively unknown in Austria itself, except for the popular tour buses that transport tourists around Salzburg, the movie’s iconic filming location.
We hear from Austrians and Americans about how they first discovered the film, its unique relationship with Austria, and more!
A Picture Worth One Hundred Souls
By F. Mark Latimer
Following the serendipitous discovery, at a Virginia antique store, of an image with Richard Strauss and an ensemble of over one hundred musicians, Mark Latimer set to work researching the photo’s origins and the life stories of the individuals therein.
BIAAS supports grant and fellowship proposals for projects that promote an understanding of the historic relationship between the United States and Austria in the fields of history, politics, economics, law, cultural studies, and public history.
Each year BIAAS organizes and supports conferences, lectures, and events in the United States and Europe that support scholarship on the historic relationship between Austria and the United States.
The Journal of Austrian-American History is an open-access, peer-reviewed, scholarly journal sponsored by BIAAS and published by Penn State University Press.
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