Call for Papers
Portsmouth, Virginia
June 15-17, 2007
Conference Theme: "Barnstorming Across America: Local Stars and National Heroes played each other in the era of the Negro Leagues."
Papers can include all topics related to barnstorming (particularly in the south), Leon Day, Ray Dandridge, Jud Wilson and other Virginians in the Negro Leagues, and all other Negro League topics. Papers are encouraged from all disciplines.
Proposals for individual papers should include an abstract of no more than 350 words, and brief curriculum vitae with contact information. Graduate students are encouraged to submit proposals.
All presentations will be considered and reviewed for possible publication after the conference.