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The Newberry Seminar in Early American History and Culture, co-sponsored by the University of Chicago, DePaul University, the University of Illinois at Chicago, Northern Illinois University, and Northwestern University
CALL FOR PAPERS
For the 2002-2003 academic year
Deadline for Submission: June 1, 2002
This seminar meets on the last Thursday of each month, from September through May, 3:30-5:30 pm at the Newberry Library.
Papers are distributed in advance to allow full time for discussion. Scholars are welcome to present "works in progress" and advisors are encouraged to call the seminar to the attention of advanced graduate students. Priority is give to scholars who need a venue for the presentation of their scholarship and to scholars who are at a stage in their work when they can best profit from discussion.
Scholars interested in presenting a paper should send a one-page proposal, a brief c.v., and a statement on the relationship of the proposed paper to their other work. Material should be sent to Tobias Higbie, Director, Dr. William M. Scholl Center for Family and Community History, Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton St., Chicago, IL 60610 (312 255-3568; fax 312-255-3696).
We would like to have papers lined up by June 1, 2002 but proposals will be considered after that date. The coordinators of the seminar are Ellen Eslinger (DePaul University), Eric Slauter (University of Chicago), and Alfred Young (Newberry Library).
The Newberry Library is unable to provide funds for travel or lodging, but can assist in locating lodging.
To be placed on the mailing list for notices of presentation dates and for further information, contact Rebekah Holmes at the Dr. William M. Scholl Center for Family and Community History at the Newberry Library, (312) 255-3524, or email scholl@newberry.org. (Please include your email address if you have one and are willing to receive notices by email.)
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