A reminder that the deadline for this year's Researching New York Conference Call for Papers  is approaching. As always, we welcome on all aspects of New York State History whether related to the conference them or not. Full panels are preferred, but partial panels or individual submissions will be considered whenever possible. We are also seeking commentators as well as proposals for media presentations/film screenings with discussions and other public history  based presentations.  See call, below and attached,  for details.

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CALL FOR PAPERS/SAVE THE DATE

Researching New York 2015
November 19 & 20, 2015
University at Albany, SUNY 

The organizers of Researching New York 2015 invite proposals from any time period and any aspect of New York State history for the 2015 conference.  The conference meets annually in November (19th & 20th 2015), bringing together historians, archivists, public historians, graduate students, museum curators, teachers, documentarians, and more to share their work on New York State history.

We also encourage proposals that explore the diverse communities of New York—their histories and how they are gathered, preserved, and presented— whether considering the question of “what is a community?” or the experiences of specific communities.  Communities are often defined by geographic or physical location; however, they may also include, or transcend, communities drawn together by shared cultural, political, religious, ethnic, racial, or gender identities and shared experiences. From the earliest Native Americans of New York to the virtual communities of today; how they have evolved, worked together, or challenged each other has shaped New York history.  How individuals, both notable historical actors and average citizens, have navigated, often multiple, communities has influenced their accomplishments as well.  How do these understandings inform the history of New York State, not only telling the stories of the past, but also helping to engage with the communities of today?

Proposals are due July 19, 2015. Complete panels, workshops, media presentations, or full sessions are preferred; partial panels and individual submissions will be considered whenever possible. Please submit a summary of your session, including a brief abstract and curriculum vita for each panel participant.  Individual submissions should include a one-page abstract and one-page vita. Submissions must include name, address, and e-mail address. All proposals must include all anticipated audiovisual needs and any potential time constraints. Please submit your proposal as an attachment via e-mail to [log in to unmask] 

We also seek commentators for panels. Please indicate your interest by contacting us at [log in to unmask], noting your area of expertise, along with a one-page vita.

For further information, visit the Researching New York  Web site at http://nystatehistory.org.