31st Annual Illinois History Symposium

Call for Papers

The Illinois State Historical Society announces a call for papers for its 31st annual Illinois History Symposium, scheduled to be held on the campus of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in the spring of 2011. The theme for the symposium is "Sacred Oaths and Shallow Graves: Illinois and the Civil War, Part I." Scholarly papers, panels, PowerPoint presentations, educational workshops for teachers, and multi-media programs will be considered, as well as non-traditional presentations.

Professional and amateur historians, as well as graduate students, teachers, and independent researchers are encouraged to submit one-page proposals along with a curriculum vitae not later than August 30, 2010.

Proposals on all aspects of Illinois history will be considered, though preference will be given to those with specific ties to the symposium theme. All proposals will be reviewed by the 2011 Illinois History Symposium Committee; presenters will be notified of their acceptance by November 1.

For more information, call the Illinois State Historical Society office at 217-525-2781.

Illinois State Historical Society * P.O. Box 1800, Springfield, IL 62705-1800 * 217-525-2781*Webmaster: Terri Cameron tcameron@historyillinois.org