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Silent Auction
We are currently seeking contributions for the Howard Dorgan Silent Auction for the 2025 Appalachian Studies Conference. The silent auction welcomes Appalachia focused swag and experiences including books, clothing, food, music, and craft bundles.
Please start brainstorming now! The more money we raise, the more Appalachian studies scholars we support!
In the late 1990s, Howard Dorgan created the silent auction to raise funds to support student and community participation in the Appalachian Studies Association—particularly at the conference. All proceeds fund scholarships for people who could not otherwise attend the Appalachian Studies Conference. By contributing to the silent auction — and later placing a bid for items — you are building on Howard’s legacy and supporting a more diverse and more robust Appalachian Studies Association.
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To help us promote the 2025 Howard Dorgan Silent Auction, please send photos and descriptions of your items using this form.
Call for Donations
Want to make it possible for other Appalachians to be involved with the ASA?
​We offer scholarships, and their main funding source is the Howard Dorgan Silent Auction. So, we need your 2025 donations! Participating in the Silent Auction is an easy and fun way to help Appalachian scholars be a part of the association.
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Using the form linked above, donate things like clothing & accessories, books, artwork, home decor, music & instruments, sports memorabilia, crafts & handmade goods, gift & food baskets, or experiences. Stop by at the conference to check out what awesome items others have contributed and place a bid!