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Subject: FW: Education Symposium, Sacramento 9/25-26/09: Call for Papers
Subject: Education Symposium, Sacramento 9/25-26/09: Call for Papers
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Dear Members,
The Costume Society of America's Western Region Education Symposium is now less than a year away (September 25-26, 2009 in Old Town Sacramento)! Our theme is "Costume in the American West: Historic to Modern Times." This promises to be an exciting topic and venue.
Attached are the Call for Papers and a special Call for Student Papers. The winning student will receive a stipend to present his or her research at this education symposium.
Looking forward to seeing you all there.
Shelly Foote
President-Elect and Program Chair
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805-642-4466
Please also note the attached Student Call for papers. Please feel free to pass this along to any professors who might have student interested.
Western Region
2009 Symposium
Costume in the American West: Historic to Modern Times
September 25-26,2009
Sacramento, California
The Western Region Symposium offers an opportunity for members of the Costume Society of
America to present research on a variety of topics related to the theme “Costume in the American
West: Historic to Modern Times.” Some possible topics for papers are: modern and historical
fashion designers; dressmakers and milliners; art-to-wear; entertainment from Buffalo Bill and
Wild West Shows to opera, dance, theater, film and television; counter cultures; costume in
Western American literature; Native American and First Nations cultures; the design process;
sports and leisure; manufacturing/manufacturers, gay culture, show girls and beyond!
TWO TYPES OF PRESENTATIONS ARE INVITED
1. Oral Research Papers are appropriate for the presentation of new research findings and
conclusions. Limited to 20 minutes for presentation. All visuals must be in Power Point format.
One presentation will be reserved for a student speaker (see separate call for papers) who will be
awarded a stipend to present a paper at the symposium.
2. Research-In-Progress Reports are appropriate for the presentation of ongoing research to
elicit feedback from registrants for additional research sources and/or comments on
methodology. Limited to 7 minutes for presentation. All visuals must be in Power Point format.
The Abstracts Review Committee will blindly review abstracts based on:
-Evidence of thorough and rigorous research
-Clear presentation of the topic
-Appropriate use of sources and images
Submission Requirements (the Abstract consists of a cover page and the abstract)
Cover Page: Limited to one page. Please include the following:
1. Name, address, e-mail, telephone number.
2. Institutional affiliation, if any.
3. Abstract Type: Oral Paper or Research Report.
4. Title of Abstract
Abstract format and style: Please do not put your name on the abstract.
1. Identification: Type of abstract (Oral Paper or Research-in-Progress Report) centered at the
top of first page, with the title of the Abstract beneath.
2. Style: Please use the Chicago Manual of Style
3. Length: not more than 500 words for ORAL PAPERS, 300 words for RESEARCH-INPROGRESS
REPORTS, inclusive of endnotes and bibliography.
3. Spacing: Double-space text, single-space endnotes/footnotes and bibliography.
4. Font: Times Roman or Times New Roman 12 point size, excluding endnotes or footnotes.
5. Paper size: 8 ½ x 11" (non-US/Canada submissions excepted).
SUBMITTING THE ABSTRACT
Submissions must be hard copy. Mail 6 copies of the abstract (stapled) AND 2 copies of cover
page to:
Shelly Foote, President-Elect and Program Chair
364 Brentwood Ave.
Ventura, California 93003
Deadline: Postmarked by April 4, 2009.
Speakers will be notified of their status no later than May 22, 2009. Speaker’s acceptance
required by June 1, 2009.
Submitters must be members of the Costume Society of America. Confirmation/correspondence will be
sent by e-mail. Submitters will receive instructions on acceptance procedures and procedures for the
electronic submission of abstract for the Abstracts Publication to be distributed at the symposium.
Western Region
2009 Symposium
Costume in the American West: Historic to Modern Times
September 25-26, 2009
Sacramento, California
The Western Region of the Costume Society of America announces a student stipend for one
student member of the Costume Society of America to present an oral research paper at the
Western Region Symposium in Sacramento, California, September 25-26, 2009. All
submissions must relate to the theme “Costume in the American West: Historic to Modern
Times.” Some possible topics for papers are: modern and historical fashion designers;
dressmakers and milliners; art-to-wear; entertainment from Buffalo Bill and Wild West Shows to
opera, dance, theater, film and television; counter cultures; costume in Western American
literature; Native American and First Nations cultures; sports and leisure; the design process;
manufacturing/manufacturers, gay culture, show girls and beyond!
The research paper will be given to a medium to large audience and must present new research
findings and conclusions or raise stimulating questions in the field of costume. Limited to 20
minutes for presentation and all visuals must be in Power Point format. Student submissions will
be considered separately from other submissions but will be rated by a blind jury based on the
following criteria:
-Evidence of thorough and rigorous research
-Clear presentation of the topic
-Appropriate use of sources and images
The Stipend
The winning student will have a reserved slot for speaking at the symposium and will receive the
following: free registration for the conference and two nights lodging at the symposium hotel in
Sacramento, paid for by the Western Region of the Costume Society of America, directly to
vendor. In addition, the winning student member will be reimbursed for travel costs to
Sacramento up to $300 dollars; reimbursement will be by check, through the mail, after
presentation of receipt for transportation, or a documented mileage statement, at the rate of $ .58
per mile.
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ubmission Requirements (the Abstract consists of a cover page and the abstract)
Cover Page: Limited to one page. Please include the following:
1. Name, address, e-mail, telephone number.
2. Institutional affiliation, and degree sought.
3. Abstract Type: Student Oral Paper must be clearly indicated to be considered for stipend.
4. Title of Abstract
Abstract format and style: Please do not put your name on the abstract.
1. Identification: Type of abstract (Student Oral Paper) centered at the top of first page, with the
title of the Abstract beneath.
2. Style: Please use the Chicago Manual of Style
3. Length: not more than 500 words, inclusive of endnotes and bibliography.
3. Spacing: Double-space text, single-space endnotes/footnotes and bibliography.
4. Font: Times Roman or Times New Roman 12 point size, excluding endnotes or footnotes.
5. Paper size: 8 ½ x 11" (non-US/Canada submissions excepted).
SUBMITTING THE ABSTRACT
Submissions must be hard copy. Mail 6 copies of the abstract (stapled) AND 2 copies of cover
page to:
Shelly Foote, President-Elect and Program Chair
364 Brentwood Ave.
Ventura, California 93003
Deadline: Postmarked by April 4, 2009.
The winning speaker will be notified of her/his status no later than May 22, 2009. Acceptance
Required by June 1, 2009.
Submitters must be members of the Costume Society of America. Confirmation/correspondence will be
sent by e-mail. Submitters will receive instructions on acceptance procedures and procedures for the
electronic submission of abstract for the Abstracts Publication to be distributed at the symposium.
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