Call for Papers

The 2008 Conference on New York State History
Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs
June 5–7, 2008

A program of New York State Historical Association
and
Archives Partnership Trust

Sponsored by New York Council for the Humanities
Deadline December 31, 2007
Individual paper abstracts, panel proposals, workshop plans, and other program suggestions are invited for the 2008 conference to be held in Saratoga Springs. Presentations may consider any aspect of the history of New York State over the past 400 years. Diverse theoretical perspectives and innovative methodological approaches are welcomed.

What is the Conference?
The Conference on New York State History is an annual meeting of academic and public historians, librarians and archivists, educators, and publishers who come together to discuss topics and issues related to the people of New York State in historical perspective and to share information and ideas regarding historical research, programming, and the networking of resources and services. More than fifty individuals present formal programs in concurrent presentation sessions, workshops, and the keynote address. Special consideration is accorded first ­time presenters, graduate students, and local government historians. The conference is self ­sustaining and is organized by a committee of historians from a variety of institutions across the state.

Interested parties are encouraged to discuss proposals and any conference­related ideas with Field Horne, conference chair (e­mail preferred). The Program Committee will meet to consider proposals in mid ­January. Applicants will be notified immediately thereafter.

Special features of the 2008 conference:
Sessions intended for teachers and applicable for in­service credit will be offered this year. Saturday will include a visit to Fort Ticonderoga. Other tours, mostly in Saratoga Springs, will be scheduled on Thursday and Saturday.

What to submit:
All proposals must be received by December 31, 2007 at 5:00 PM. A proposal should be a one­page description of each presentation—not the full manuscript—and must include the following information at the top of the page: paper and/or session titles, names, postal addresses, phone numbers, and e­mail addresses of all participants, and all equipment needs and scheduling requests. It should also briefly discuss sources, methodology, and argument. All program participants are required to register for the conference.

How to submit:
Send proposals to Field Horne by e­mail: [log in to unmask]
Due to the unreliability of e­mail, we will send a reply upon receipt; if you do not receive such a reply, please contact us.

Commentators sought:
Qualified commentators for sessions are needed. Please indicate your willingness, with your areas of expertise, in an e­mail to the conference chair.

Field Horne, Conference Chair
Conference on NYS History
Box 215, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-­0215
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(518) 587-­4962