Call for Papers!
The Florida Conference of Historians (FCH) invites proposals for its 61st annual meeting on February 19-20, 2021 at Florida Southern College, located in Lakeland. Faculty, independent scholars, graduate students, and undergraduates are all welcome. The organization's name reflects the geographic location of its annual meeting and does not reflect any limitation on subject matter. Organizers are accepting proposals on any and all areas of historical inquiry in the following categories:
Important Deadlines:
Proposals are due by December 4, 2020
Hotel reservations at the conference rate are due by January 8, 2021
Advance registration deadline is February 12, 2021
Those who present individual papers at the annual meeting may submit their work to the FCH Annals: Journal of the Florida Conference of Historians, the organization's peer-reviewed journal. Papers published in the journal are eligible to compete for prizes in several categories: the Thomas M. Campbell Award ($250 for the best Professional level paper, including faculty and independent scholars), the Blaine T. Blaine Browne Award ($150 for the best Graduate Student level paper), the J. Calvitt Clarke III Award ($100 for the best Undergraduate Student level), and the Douglas Astolfi Award ($50 for the best Poster). The FCH annual meeting also features several special events, such as local tours, film screenings, a banquet, and a keynote address. Non-participants may attend the sessions for free, but we ask that you pay a Guest registration fee if you plan to attend the banquet or other catered events.
We are also proud to announce that Dr. Christopher Browning, Professor Emeritus at the University of North Carolina, will deliver the keynote address! Dr. Browning's career has focused primarily on the study of Nazi Germany and the Holocaust. He has written several books, including Remembering Survival: Inside a Nazi Slave Labor Camp, The Origins of the Final Solution: The Evolution of Nazi Jewish Policy, September 1939–March 1942, Nazi Policy, Jewish Workers, German Killers, and Ordinary Men: Reserve Police Battalion 101 and the Final Solution in Poland. Hosted by Florida Southern College, the annual meeting provides a unique opportunity to explore central Florida and participate in one of the nation’s most rewarding history conferences!
The Florida Conference of Historians is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. For additional information or inquiries, contact the co-Presidents-Elect, Dr. Anna Caney (acaney@flsouthern.edu) or Dr. Richards Plavnieks (rplavnieks@flsouthern.edu). You may also contact Dr. Jesse Hingson, Treasurer, by e-mail jhingso@ju.edu or by phone, 904-256-7215.
- Individual papers
- Panels
- Posters
- Media and Film
Important Deadlines:
Proposals are due by December 4, 2020
Hotel reservations at the conference rate are due by January 8, 2021
Advance registration deadline is February 12, 2021
Those who present individual papers at the annual meeting may submit their work to the FCH Annals: Journal of the Florida Conference of Historians, the organization's peer-reviewed journal. Papers published in the journal are eligible to compete for prizes in several categories: the Thomas M. Campbell Award ($250 for the best Professional level paper, including faculty and independent scholars), the Blaine T. Blaine Browne Award ($150 for the best Graduate Student level paper), the J. Calvitt Clarke III Award ($100 for the best Undergraduate Student level), and the Douglas Astolfi Award ($50 for the best Poster). The FCH annual meeting also features several special events, such as local tours, film screenings, a banquet, and a keynote address. Non-participants may attend the sessions for free, but we ask that you pay a Guest registration fee if you plan to attend the banquet or other catered events.
We are also proud to announce that Dr. Christopher Browning, Professor Emeritus at the University of North Carolina, will deliver the keynote address! Dr. Browning's career has focused primarily on the study of Nazi Germany and the Holocaust. He has written several books, including Remembering Survival: Inside a Nazi Slave Labor Camp, The Origins of the Final Solution: The Evolution of Nazi Jewish Policy, September 1939–March 1942, Nazi Policy, Jewish Workers, German Killers, and Ordinary Men: Reserve Police Battalion 101 and the Final Solution in Poland. Hosted by Florida Southern College, the annual meeting provides a unique opportunity to explore central Florida and participate in one of the nation’s most rewarding history conferences!
The Florida Conference of Historians is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. For additional information or inquiries, contact the co-Presidents-Elect, Dr. Anna Caney (acaney@flsouthern.edu) or Dr. Richards Plavnieks (rplavnieks@flsouthern.edu). You may also contact Dr. Jesse Hingson, Treasurer, by e-mail jhingso@ju.edu or by phone, 904-256-7215.
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