We invite you to an exciting linked symposia that focus on key issues and questions around eighteenth- and nineteenth-century letters.

Hosted consecutively by Baylor University and Texas A&M University, the symposia build upon both institutions' substantial collections of 18th- and 19th-century archival materials and their commitment to creating accessible digital archives and scholarship.

Foregrounding 18th- and 19th-century letters, the symposia focus upon a range of issues—including the curation and maintenance of letters in library archives and digital collections, the theory and practice of editing letters in print and digital formats, the use of letters in scholarly research and publications, and pedagogical approaches to letters in the classroom. The complementary symposia include keynotes, panels and roundtables, and opportunities for workshops/hands-on events. Participants in the symposia will think together about best practices for incorporating letters in their research and editing letters in print and digital formats. They will gain hands-on experience transcribing letters, they will acquire knowledge of tools that can facilitate editing and digitizing letters, and they will build networks with other scholars working with letters for future collaborations.

The symposia are free and open to faculty, students and the general public and include in-person and live streaming options, which you can designate on the registration form (please note that you must register separately for each symposium). Registration is due by January 15th and can be found at: https://liberalarts.tamu.edu/codhr/cultures-of-correspondence/