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 150th
anniversary on the campus in Normal. For more information
about the symposium, call the Society office at
217-525-2781.