The
Organization of American Historians has issued a
call for proposals for its 2014 annual meeting, to be held in Atlanta, Georgia, April 10-13, 2014. Here's an excerpt from the announcement:
The theme for the 2014 OAH Annual Meeting will be
“Crossing Borders.” The history of the United States is a product of
migrations – internal and international. Along with people, goods and
ideas crossed these borders, reshaping the composition and character of
the American people. Sometimes the borders and boundaries were physical,
as when international migrants crossed oceans and continents, or when
large numbers of individuals migrated from one region of the country to
another, or when the lure of wealth and influence led to foreign
invasions and conquests. Those on the move were accompanied by bacteria
or viruses, microorganisms whose migration across borders also shaped
human experience. Borders were also framed by culture – racial, ethnic,
class, and gender differences that perennially redefined our population
and social order. The theme for the 2014 conference seeks to examine, in
all their complexity, a broad array of border crossings and
“encounters” in US history, highlighting the contributions and
challenges presented by those who transcended borders to redefine their
lives or flee the constraints of their pasts.
The 2014 OAH Program Committee seeks a broad,
wide-ranging program that treats the rich expanse of the American
experience, from the pre-Columbian era to the twenty-first century, and
the thematic breadth that defines the work of contemporary historians on
the page and in their classrooms. The committee enthusiastically
encourages proposals from those teaching at universities, colleges,
community colleges, and secondary schools, as well as public historians
and independent scholars.
In pursuit of inclusivity and diversity, the program
committee invites the submission of panels and presentations that deal
with the themes of the conference, but also other important themes and
issues in American history. We welcome teaching sessions, particularly
those involving the audience as active participants or those that
reflect collaborative partnerships among teachers, historians, and
history educators at all levels. Professional development sessions are
always welcome.
Submissions will be accepted starting January 1, 2013; the submission deadline is February 15. More details are available
here.
