The American Peace Award, Created by Edward W. Bok. Offering One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000). This award will be given to the author of the best practicable plan by thich the United States may cooperate with other nations to achieve and preserve the peace of the world by [PACIFISM] BOK, Edward W

[New York: The American Peace Award, 1923]. Prospectus and invitation for submissions for Edward Bok's landmark "American Peace Award," which promised the phenomenal sum of $100,000 to the author of the best practicable plan for world peace. Judges included Judge Learned Hand, Eleanor Roosevelt, Henry L. Stimson, Melville Stone, and a number of other well known public figures. Among thousands of submissions, the prize was awarded in 1924 to Charles Herbert Levermore, former President of Adelphi College. Prospectus. Quarto bifolium, ca 12" x 10"; 4pp. Vertical and horizontal folds, else light wear; Very Good.