Wednesday, May 28, 2008

CFP: International Ski History Congress

CALL FOR PAPERS
International Ski History Congress

“From Skiing to Snow-Sport: Cultures, Images, and Adventures”

March 29-April 3, 2009
Mammoth Lakes, California
Congress Co-Directors: Robin Morning and Marianne O’Connor
Chairman of the Academic Committee: E. John B. Allen


1.Length of Abstracts: 200-250 words stating main argument, conclusion, and sources, using written and/or visual media. Actual presentation will be approximately 25 minutes.

2.Topics: the cultures, images, and adventures of different eras of skiing and snow-sports, including but not limited to film, photography, journalism, literature, poetry, ski areas, individuals, history, competition, fashion, economy, events, snow science, etc.

3.Submission of Abstracts: Submit an electronic file and a hard copy on computer disc to both E. John B. Allen and Robin Morning at:

E. John B. Allen, PhD History, Chairman of the Academic Committee

a.Electronic file to: jallen@mail.plymouth.edu

b.Hard copy on computer disc to:
If sent via U.S. Postal: P.O. Box 23
Rumney, New Hampshire 03266 USA

If sent via FEDEX or UPS: 106 Buffalo Road
Rumney, New Hampshire 03266 USA

Robin Morning, B.S. Kinesiology, Event Co-Director

a.Electronic file to: rdmorning@hotmail.com

b.Hard copy on computer disc to:
If sent via U.S. Postal: P.O. Box 1390
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 USA

If sent via FEDEX or UPS: 146 Cliff Circle
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 USA

4. Dates:
a. September 15, 2008 Abstracts Due
b. October 15, 2008 Acceptance Notice
c. February 1, 2009 Papers Due
d. December, 2009 Selected Papers Published

4.Details of Papers: (to facilitate publication of selected papers, submit by email and hard copy on computer disc):

a.Language: English.
b.Foreign words or sentences: Translate in brackets or give original in endnote.
c.Program: Microsoft Word either Mac or PC
d.Font: Times Roman, size 12
e.Type Normal, no italic, bold, or all capitals, except underline titles
f.Spacing: Single
g.Indents: 5 spaces
h.Abbreviations: First use full phrased followed by abbreviation in parentheses, then use abbreviation.
i.Long quotes: Indent those of 3 lines or more.
j.Notes: Number in text and submit as endnotes on separate page.

5.Committees: Representatives from Mammoth Ski Museum, Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, the town and local community of Mammoth Lakes, Cerro Coso College, and the International Ski History Association (ISHA).

6.Lodging, registration and outline of program: Details available July 1, 2008

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