CALL FOR PAPERS
Upstate New York Goes to War: War and the Home Front, 1775-2004
Symposium to be held at the Rensselaer County Historical Society, Troy NY
October 29-30, 2004
The Rensselaer County Historical Society (RCHS) in Troy, New York is
presenting a call for papers to be delivered at its Fall 2004 symposium,
Upstate New York Goes to War: War and the Home Front, 1775-2004 to be held
Friday and Saturday, October 29 and 30, 2004. The goal of the symposium is
to inspire renewed interest in this important area of New York State history
and highlight recent scholarship. It is the third in a series of symposia
that focus on upstate New Yorkıs particular history. Participants will be
asked to prepare a half hour presentation, preferably with visuals, on
topics related to the themes noted below. Panel discussions are also
encouraged.
The symposium will augment RCHSıs temporary exhibitions entitled Rensselaer
County Goes to War: War and the Home Front, 1775-2003 and Letters
Home/Remembrances. These exhibits focus on issues that include evolving
concepts of patriotism and national identity, the development of a formal US
military structure during the 19th century, Abolition, Woman Suffrage,
Anti-war/Pro-war movements, the technological and economic impacts of war,
as well as societal impacts on people and organizations at home during times
of war. In addition, the exhibit titled Letters Home/Remembrances looks at
communication during wartime, what were considered to be appropriate
mementos of war and how wartime experiences are perceived by individuals,
often many years after the fact.
Submit a one-page description of your proposed session by June 15, 2004 to
Stacy Pomeroy Draper, RCHS Curator (RCHS, 57 Second Street, Troy, NY 12180
or [log in to unmask]). Final decisions on the conference program will
be made by July 15, 2004. Each participant will be asked to provide a paper
for possible publication of symposium proceedings by RCHS at a later date.
Any questions may be directed to Ms. Draper at [log in to unmask] or
(518) 272-7232 x14.
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