Western Region 2009 Symposium (2 calls for papers)
"Costume in the American West: Historic to Modern Times" September 25-26, 2009 Sacramento, California Deadline: Postmarked by April 4, 2009. The Western Region Symposium offers an opportunity for members of the Costume Society of America to present research on a variety of topics related to the theme "Costume in the American West: Historic to Modern Times." Some possible topics for papers are: modern and historical fashion designers; dressmakers and milliners; art-to wear; entertainment from Buffalo Bill and Wild West Shows to opera, dance, theater, film and television; counter cultures; costume in Western American literature; Native American and First Nations cultures; the design process; sports and leisure; manufacturing/manufacturers, gay culture, show girls and beyond! TWO TYPES OF PRESENTATIONS ARE INVITED Oral Research Papers are appropriate for the presentation of new research findings and conclusions. Limited to 20 minutes for presentation. All visuals must be in Power Point format. One presentation will be reserved for a student speaker (see separate call for papers below) who will be awarded a stipend to present a paper at the symposium. Research-In-Progress Reports are appropriate for the presentation of ongoing research to elicit feedback from registrants for additional research sources and/or comments on methodology. Limited to 7 minutes for presentation. All visuals must be in Power Point format. The full call for papers here: http://209.85.173.104/search?q=cache:Ct7cwsXpWGgJ:www.cccfcs.com/fcs/uploads/CSA-Papers.pdf+%22Costume+in+the+American+West:+Historic+to+Modern+Times%22&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=2&gl=us&lr=lang_en|lang_de&client=firefox-a STUDENT CALL FOR PAPERS The Western Region of the Costume Society of America announces a student stipend for one student member of the Costume Society of America to present an oral research paper at the Western Region Symposium in Sacramento, California, September 25-26, 2009. All submissions must relate to the theme "Costume in the American West: Historic to Modern Times." (See topic description above) The research paper will be given to a medium to large audience and must present new research findings and conclusions or raise stimulating questions in the field of costume. Limited to 20 minutes for presentation and all visuals must be in Power Point format. Student submissions will be considered separately from other submissions but will be rated by a blind jury based on the following criteria: -Evidence of thorough and rigorous research -Clear presentation of the topic -Appropriate use of sources and images The Stipend The winning student will have a reserved slot for speaking at the symposium and will receive the following: free registration for the conference and two nights lodging at the symposium hotel in Sacramento, paid for by the Western Region of the Costume Society of America, directly to vendor. In addition, the winning student member will be reimbursed for travel costs to Sacramento up to $300 dollars; reimbursement will be by check, through the mail, after presentation of receipt for transportation, or a documented mileage statement, at the rate of $.58 per mile. Submission Requirements (the Abstract consists of a cover page and the abstract) Cover Page: Limited to one page. Please include the following: 1. Name, address, e-mail, telephone number. 2. Institutional affiliation, and degree sought. 3. Abstract Type: Student Oral Paper must be clearly indicated to be considered for stipend. 4. Title of Abstract Abstract format and style: Please do not put your name on the abstract. 1. Identification: Type of abstract (Student Oral Paper) centered at the top of first page, with the title of the Abstract beneath. 2. Style: Please use the Chicago Manual of Style 3. Length: not more than 500 words, inclusive of endnotes and bibliography. 3. Spacing: Double-space text, single-space endnotes/footnotes and bibliography. 4. Font: Times Roman or Times New Roman 12 point size, excluding endnotes or footnotes. 5. Paper size: 8 ½ x 11″ (non-US/Canada submissions excepted). SUBMITTING THE ABSTRACT Submissions must be hard copy. Mail 6 copies of the abstract (stapled) AND 2 copies of cover page to: Shelly Foote, President-Elect and Program Chair 364 Brentwood Ave. Ventura, California 93003 Deadline: Postmarked by April 4, 2009. The winning speaker will be notified of her/his status no later than May 22, 2009. Acceptance Required by June 1, 2009. Submitters must be members of the Costume Society of America. Confirmation/correspondence will be sent by e-mail. Submitters will receive instructions on acceptance procedures and procedures for the electronic submission of abstract for the Abstracts Publication to be distributed at the symposium. For details watch this space: http://www.costumesocietyamerica.com/RegionV/event_workshop_sym.htm -- Heather A. Vaughan Fashion & Textile Historian & Secretary, Western Region Costume Society of America [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.fashionhistorian.net -- Heather A. Vaughan Fashion & Textile Historian & Secretary, Western Region Costume Society of America [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.fashionhistorian.net -- Heather A. Vaughan Fashion & Textile Historian & Secretary, Western Region Costume Society of America [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.fashionhistorian.net _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
