The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
James G. Basker is currently serving as the Director at Oxford Academia since January 2021. James G. is also the President of the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and holds the title of Richard Gilder Professor of Literary History at Barnard College. Since founding Oxford Academia in 1985, James G. has been leading academic summer programs for high school students. In addition, James G. co-founded the program with Putney Student Travel in 2021, introducing students to learning at Oxford University. James G. holds a PhD from Oxford University, a MA from University of Cambridge, and a BA from Harvard University.
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
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Now celebrating its twenty-fifth year, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History was founded in 1994 by Richard Gilder and Lewis E. Lehrman, visionaries and lifelong supporters of American history education. The Institute is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to K–12 history education while also serving the general public. Its mission is to promote the knowledge and understanding of American history through educational programs and resources. At the Institute’s core is the Gilder Lehrman Collection, one of the great archives in American history. Drawing on the 70,000 documents in the Gilder Lehrman Collection and an extensive network of eminent historians, the Institute provides teachers, students, and the general public with direct access to unique primary source materials. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is supported through the generosity of individuals, corporations, and foundations. The Institute’s programs have been recognized by awards from the White House, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Organization of American Historians, and the Council of Independent Colleges.