Dr. Gary Mayer, Stephen F. Austin State University, and I would like to invite you to submit papers and panel ideas for the 2000 Western Journalism Historians Conference held at North Gate Hall on the campus of Cal-Berkeley. We are accepting completed papers and works in progress at this small and traditionally friendly conference.

Submissions usually represent a number of theoretical and methodological approaches. Papers should not exceed 25 pages in length, excluding references, and must be postmarked by December 17, 1999. Papers previously presented at other conferences or published in other journals will not be accepted. Panel proposals should include a title, an abstract and a list of presenters. Of special interest this year is a panel that deals with literary journalists. Please contact Dr. Mayer if you are interested.

Submit three copies of your paper, including 100-word abstracts and cover pages. Cover pages should not include the author's name. Submissions should include a letter containing the title of the work, the author's name, mailing address, telephone number and email address.

The conference registration fee is $35 for faculty and $10 for students.