Costume Society of America: Western Region
2012 Symposium
Interpreting History through Costume
March 17-18, 2012
at The William S. Hart Ranch & Museum in Santa Clarita, CA
http://www.costumesocietyamerica.com/RegionV/event_workshop_sym.htm#cfp

CALL FOR PAPERS
The Western Region Symposium offers an opportunity for established Members and potential New Members to present Oral Research Papers or Research-in Progress Reports on unpublished research, new creations and/or practical experience.  

We welcome proposals from…
 
•	CSA Members
•	General & California Historians
•	Costume & Textile Historians
•	Film, Television & Theatre Historians & Designers
•	Art Historians & Artists
•	Docents
•	Museum & Archives Professionals
•	Re-Enactors & Re-enactment groups
•	Costume & Clothing Collectors
•	Film Enthusiasts & Collectors
•	Historical Musicians & Musical groups
&
•	Students
 

The conference theme is Interpreting History through Costume.  Possible Topics Include…
-	Designing costume for period theatrical or dance performances, films or television shows
-	Comparisons between recreated garments, or garments designed for performance, with actual historic garments.
-	The importance of costume in the understanding of social, political & world history
-	How costumed docents enhance the understanding of museum collections & the visitor experience
-	Use of costume in non-costume exhibitions: an opportunity to provide context
-	Pursuit of the past: the impulse to collect historic dress
&
-	Using dress to create an historic character or personage for reenactment 

Two types of Presentations are invited: 
1.	Oral Papers are appropriate for the presentation of new research findings, case studies and conclusions.  Limited to 20 minutes for a presentation.  All visuals must be in PowerPoint format.  
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 10 minutes for presentation.  All visuals must be in PowerPoint format.

Submission Information & Instructions

Please send your proposal abstracts to <[log in to unmask]> with CSA: WR Symposium Abstract in the subject line.  Submissions are only accepted via email to help keep us green.

The body of your email must include:
Name
Address
Email
Telephone Number
Institutional Affiliation (if any)
Brief (<100 words) Autobiography
Abstract Type
Abstract Title

Your proposal abstract should be in the following format.  Do not include any identification information on the abstract itself.

Format: doc or rtf

Text Length: ORAL PAPERS <= 500 words  RESEARCH IN PROGRESS <= 300 words

Text Font: Times New Roman 12 (inclusive of footnotes/endnotes & bibliography)

Language: English

Interspacing: 2 Text, 1 Endnotes/Footnotes & Bibliography

Identification: Type of Abstract centered at top of first page with title of abstract in bold font beneath it

Style:  Chicago Manual of Style, AP Style Book, MLA Style Manual, Oxford Writers Dictionary or Hart’s Rules

Deadlines:
Your proposal abstract and email must be received by October 15, 2011

Candidates will be informed of their status by November 30, 2011

Your acceptance is required in writing by December 31, 2011

Costume Society of America:  Western Region will be unable to pay for any expenses involved in the preparation and presentation of papers. Please obtain all necessary permissions for use of images before the presentation is given.  Acceptance of papers does not include conference fees & expenses.

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