CALL FOR PAPERS

The Valentine Museum, Richmond, VA, is hosting its fourth annual Federal
Forays symposium in March 2000.  This symposium examines different aspects
of the Federal period in America, and particularly in Richmond, Virginia.
Past topics have included "Becoming A Nation" and "Creating an Impression:
The John and Elizabeth Wickham House."

The topic for 2000 is "A Place for Women in the New Nation."

Traditional studies of the Federal period have focused on the domestic
roles of women in the Federal period.  However, rich or poor, many women
held positions outside of the home, whether as a member of a social or
charitable organization, like Richmond's Humane Association, or as a member
of a profession, from midwifery to acting.  We are searching for presenters
who can address specific roles for women in Federal period Virginia or
America.

If you are interested in presenting a paper at this conference, please
provide a one page abstract of your proposed topic, as well as your resume,
to Jennifer Ley, Director of Public Programs, by May 20, 1999.

For more information, call or write to the Valentine.
Valentine Museum 1015 East Clay Street Richmond, VA 23219
804-649-0711
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http://valentinemuseum.com/index1.html  or
http://xroads.virginia.edu/~VAM/VAL/valintro.html