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.

Proposals due March 1st, 2007

Poster Presentations: Proposals due March 1st, 2007
Proposals should be 150 words or less, explaining the main focus and intent of the poster.

Please send two hard copies of your proposal and one disk, plus your resume to Dr. Leslie Heaphy, Kent State University, Stark Campus 6000 Frank Rd. North Canton, OH 44720.

lheaphy_at_stark.kent.edu

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