[Bcma-l] Call for Papers - Canadian Association for Womens' Public History

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Call for Papers

Going Public: Cross-disciplinary perspectives on presenting women’s history

October 22-24, 2009

Edmonton, Alberta

Presented by the Canadian Association for Women’s Public History

This symposium considers the complex and creative ways in which women’s 
history is presented in public contexts. Participants are encouraged to 
approach this issue from diverse perspectives. Topics could include, but 
are not limited to, the following:

* How do different disciplines deal with women’s history?

* What are the locales where women’s history is created? What does this 
mean for women’s history?

* In what media is women’s history being created? How does this shape 
presentation and interpretation?

* Are there particular obstacles to situating women’s history in large 
institutions?

* What methodologies and interpretive approaches can public historians 
employ to engage their audiences in an active exploration of women’s 
history?

We are interested in having presentations from as many points of view as 
possible and invite the participation of museum professionals, public 
historians, academics, students, artists, performing artists, 
playwrights, community activists, authors, artists, archivists, and 
others. We welcome presentations in a variety of formats, including film 
or video presentations, formal papers, research commentaries, and 
reflections on ongoing projects and community activities.

Full panel proposals are encouraged. To apply as a panel, please submit: 
a panel title and abstract of the panel session (no more than two pages 
in length), including the names of the chair/commentator and each of the 
panel members; and a one-page CV or abstract of no more than 250 words 
for each panel member. To apply as an individual, please submit no more 
than a one-page abstract and a one-page CV or a 250-word biography. 
Please note that abstracts will be published on the Canadian Association 
for Women’s Public History website.

Proposals must be received by April 2, 2009. Receipt of proposals will 
be acknowledged. You will receive confirmation of your proposal’s 
acceptance by May 1, 2009. Final copies of your paper must be submitted 
to the other members of your panel one month prior to the conference. 
Please direct any questions, and send all proposals to

Patricia Myers

Historian, Historic Resources Management Branch

Old St. Stephen’s College

8820 – 112 Street, Edmonton AB T6G 2P8

ph 780 – 431 – 2350

pat.myers@gov.ab.ca


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