American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters
The American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters was formed in 1976 from the merger of the National Institute of Arts and Letters, which was founded in 1898, and the American Academy of Arts and Letters, which was founded in 1904.
It has a maximum of 250 living United States citizens as members, plus up to 75 foreign composers, artists, and writers as honorary members.
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Past or present full members
Edward Albee 1928-
Past or present honorary members
- Janet Frame, New Zealand, 1924–2004
Award winners
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Categories: American literature