The Encyclopedia of Chicago History, a Newberry Library project developed with the cooperation of the Chicago Historical Society, is looking for authors for the following entries. Each entry must provide a history of the topic as it relates to the Chicago metropolitan area. We will provide detailed guidelines and samples. The Encyclopedia will be published by the University of Chicago Press and has received major funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities in addition to local donors. Its editors are James Grossman, Ann Keating, and Jan Reiff.

The honorarium for each entry ranges from $50 to $170, along with a discount on purchase of the encyclopedia.

Anyone interested please email Brandon Johnson at the Newberry Libary (johnsonb@newberry.org) and include a statement of qualifications or a c.v.

 
 Hardware stores (800 words)
 Accounting (800 words)
 Patriotic and veterans clubs (400 words)
 Playboy (150 words)
 Ding Dong School (100 words)
 Fibber McGee and Molly (100 words)
 Bozo's Circus (100 words)
 Merchandise Mart (150 words)
 Insurance (1000 words)
 Medical Manufacturing and Pharmaceuticals (1000 words)
 Salt Creek (100 words)
 Boxing and Martial Arts (400 words)
 Scouting (300 words)
 Parkways (250 words)
 Streets, One-Way (500 words)
 Street Naming (300 words)
 Retail Geography (1700 words)
 Film Criticism (250 words)
 Sporting Goods Manufacturing (800 words)