Dear Historians,

The deadline for proposals is January 6, 2006. Sorry about the
cross-postings, but we'd like to insure that the final notice reminder
gets out.

Edward Knoblauch



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The Conference on New York State History 
 
Meeting concurrently with 

The Association of Public Historians of New York State

Columbia University, New York City 

June 1-3, 2006 

Sponsored by The Herbert H. Lehman Center for American History, Columbia
University and the Archives Partnership Trust

    *Individual paper abstracts, panel proposals, workshop plans, and
other program suggestions are invited for the 2006 conference to be held
in New York City. 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.
Papers on New York City-based topics are strongly encouraged.
       
    * 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. Ten to fifteen 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
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 (e-mail
preferred). The Program Committee will meet to consider proposals in
mid-January. Applicants will be notified immediately thereafter.
       
    * What to submit:
      All proposals must be received by January 6, 2006 at 12:00 noon. 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.
       
    * How to submit:
      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: [log in to unmask]
      Due to the undependability of e-mail, we strongly recommend you
send a hard copy by mail; those e-mailing submissions at the deadline
should telephone to verify receipt.
       
    * Commentators sought:
      Qualified commentators for sessions are needed. Please indicate
your willingness, with your areas of expertise, in an e-mail to the
conference chair.