Conference on New York State History
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse
June 9-11, 2005
Individual paper abstracts, panel proposals, workshops, and other program
suggestions are invited for the 2005 conference to be held in Syracuse.
Presentations may consider any aspect of the history of New York over the
past 400 years. Diverse theoretical perspectives and innovative
methodological approaches are welcomed. Proposals must be received by
January 31, 2005.
What is the Conference?
The Conference on New York State History is an annual meeting of academic
and public historians, archivists, librarians, educators, publishers,
genealogists, and general students of history 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. Ten
presentation sessions, workshops, and a keynote address permit more than
fifty individuals to take part in the formal program. Special consideration
is accorded first-time presenters, graduate students, and local government
historians. The conference is self-sustaining and is organized by a Steering
Committee of historians from a variety of institutions across the state.
Interested parties are encouraged to discuss proposals and any conference
related ideas with Field Horne, the conference chair. The Program Committee
will meet to consider proposals in early February. Applicants will be
notified by February 15, 2005.
What to submit:
All proposals must be received by January 31, 2005. A proposal should be a
one-page description of each presentation -not the full manuscript-and must
include the following information: paper and/or session titles, names,
postal addresses, phone numbers, and E-mail 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.
Commentators sought:
Qualified commentators for sessions are needed. Please e-mail your
willingness, with your area of expertise, to the conference chair.
Send proposals to:
Field Horne
Conference on New York State History
Box 215
Saratoga Springs, N.Y. 12866-0215
(518) 587-4962 or E-mail to [log in to unmask]

Proposals must be received by January 31, 2005
Papers on environmental science, on sports, and on the impact of the
automobile on New York State are particularly sought for the 2005
conference.