2007 Illinois History Symposium

The Illinois State Historical Society’s Symposium Committee announces a call for papers on the theme “Knowledge on the Prairie,” for presentation at the 2007 Illinois History Symposium.

Papers, panels, presentations, and video documentaries on all aspects of Illinois history will be reviewed, with special consideration given to topics and presentations focusing on teaching in the classroom.

Proposals should include a one-page description of the proposed topic, a list of primary sources to be used, and the presenter’s curriculum vitae.

Deadline for proposals is June 30, 2006.

The 2007 Illinois History Symposium will be held February 15-17, 2007, in conjunction with Illinois State University’s 150^th anniversary on the campus in Normal. For more information about the symposium, call the Society office at 217-525-2781.