We invite proposals for contributions to an edited collection on cinematic representations of women in works of art, poetry, fiction, theater and criticism of the avant-garde. The popularization of film stars such as Blanche Sweet, Mae Marsh, Mary Pickford, Greta Garbo and Brigitte Helm shaped the cultural imaginary of modernity to such an extent that they influenced the creative activity of artists and writers in the years 1900-1950. Questions centering on feminine stardom will set the background of this collection of essays examining the intersections of vanguardism with popular culture, publicity and performance. How are images of femininity circulated and consumed by the spectators of the cinematic medium?

Abstract submissions are invited for a special issue of the Journal of Fandom Studies. This issue will focus on archives and special collections relevant to scholars of fan studies. Topics addressed might include profiles of institutional collections with primers for use, research, archiving and curatorial practices performed by fans, and archival and archontic theory. 

Other possible topics include:

• Historical perspectives on collecting fan material in libraries and archives

• Race, gender, and queerness in fan collections and in library subject indexing

Alabama State University Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Conference: April 7-8, 2020

Call for Papers

Deadline: March 1, 2020

Location: Montgomery, Alabama, United States

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Alabama State University is pleased to announce that our Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Conference will be held at the J. Garrick Hardy Student Center on the campus of Alabama State University on April 7-8, 2020. We invite scholars from all areas of the Liberal Arts and Social Sciences to submit individual or panel proposals. We welcome submissions from graduate students, independent scholars, and faculty members.