CALL FOR PAPERS for the 2004-05 academic yearDeadline for Submission: 15 June 2004

This seminar provides a forum for “works-in-progress” that explore the relationship between technology, politics, and culture, broadly defined. It takes place on Fridays from 3:30-5:00 P.M. at the Newberry Library in Chicago.

It is open to graduate students, faculty members, independent scholars, and professionals in related fields, such as engineering and urban planning. To maximize the time for discussion, papers are circulated electronically in advance. Priority is given to individuals who are at a stage of their research at which they can best profit from discussion, and to individuals who need a venue to present their work. Papers dealing with pre-1900 and non-U. S. topics are particularly welcome.

If you are interested in presenting a paper and have questions, please contact Richard R. John (University of Illinois at Chicago) e-mail: rjohn@uic.edu; phone: (312) 996-8569.

To apply, please send a one-page proposal along with a brief c.v. to Jennifer Koslow (below).

We hope to have established the schedule for 2004-05 by 20 July 2004 but may have open slots for proposals that are submitted after that date.

The Newberry Library is unable to provide funds for travel or lodging, but can provide assistance in locating accommodations.

If you would like to be placed on the mailing list to receive announcements of upcoming presentations, or if you would like further information about Newberry Library seminars, phone Ginger Shulick at the Dr. William M. Scholl Center for Family and Community History at the Newberry Library at (312) 255-3524, or send an e-mail to scholl@newberry.org. (Please include your e-mail address with all communications, and let us know if you would be willing to receive announcements by email.)

Dr. Wm. M. Scholl Center for Family and Community History
The Newberry Library
60 W. Walton St.
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 255-3524/scholl@newberry.org
http://www.newberry.org