The University Libraries at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is pleased to announce a conference honoring the noted folklorist, Benjamin A. Botkin (1901-1975). The Libraries has chosen to honor the centenary of Botkin's birth with a conference that will explore the impact of his work as a major figure in American folklore. The conference will take place on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on February 1-3, 2001.

The conference organizers welcome proposals for individual papers, performances and panels relating to any of the following topics:

• The Life & Work of Benjamin A. Botkin
• Library of Congress Archive of American Folk Song
• Folklore of the Great Plains, South, West, New England and Mississippi River Regions
• Folk Music Studies
• African-American and ethnic folklore
• Louise Pound and folklore studies
• WPA Committee on Folk Arts
• Public folklore
• Civil War folklore

The conference will be aimed at both an academic and general audience.

In addition to individual papers or performances, panels are welcome. Panel proposals should include the names of participants and abstracts of the topics to be covered by each participant, along with a brief cover letter including the name of the contact person and a proposed panel title. Panelists are welcome to suggest a moderator for their panel. The organizers encourage geographic diversity on panels.

All written proposals should include an abstract of no more than 300 words, title, and author information (including e-mail and postal address, and institutional affiliation). A curriculum vita (1-3 pages) should accompany the abstract.