In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the publication of O.E. Rolvaag’s Giants in the
Earth, the Norwegian American Historical Association seeks contributions to an edited
volume reconsidering Rolvaag and his life’s works to be published in 2027.

Articles in the volume can address this topic from a variety of analytical and disciplinary
perspectives, and may have a biographical, literary, and/or historical focus. Topics that
extend our understanding of the Norwegian-American experience through analyzing
Rolvaag and his writings in the context of new historical eras, new geographical eras,
cross-cultural encounters, and/or innovative applications of theoretical models are
particularly encouraged.

Send an abstract (250 words max) as well as a short CV (one page max) to NAHA
editor, Anna M. Peterson (editor@norwegianamericanhistory.org) before May 31, 2026.
First manuscript drafts are expected to be completed by December 2026. Please note
that individual articles should be based on previously unpublished material.