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Call for Papers
for the 25th Annual
Nineteenth-Century Studies Association Conference
Cultural Imperialism and Competition:
Travel, World's Fairs and National/Colonial Image
St. Louis, Missouri, March 11-13, 2004
During the nineteenth century, increased production, colonial expansion
and unstable economic conditions fueled competition among nations for
commercial and cultural dominance. Exhibitions, world's fairs and
contests developed as important venues for displaying prowess in
commercial, athletic and cultural arenas while promoting the pride and
identity of nations. New publications, such as The Illustrated London
News, provided coverage of contemporary events and revealed unfamiliar
places, peoples and customs to readers living in an age of heightened
curiosity and rapid transformation.
Abstracts for papers are encouraged on the themes identified and on all
aspects of cultural change within the long nineteenth century. Papers
are limited to twenty minutes. Proposals should include a one-page,
single-spaced abstract (12 point font), with the title of the paper and
author as heading, and a one-to two-page vita, including the name,
mailing address, telephone number and e-mail address of the
author/presenter. Proposals will be accepted by mail or e-mail but
must arrived by October 1, 2003 and should be sent to the Program
Chair, Dr. Carol A. H. Flores, Department of Architecture, College of
Architecture and Planning, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306
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The conference will be held in St. Louis, MO and will celebrate the
200th Anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark
Expedition, the 100th Anniversary of the St. Louis World's Fair and
1904 Olympics, and the 25th Anniversary of NCSA. Dr. Robert M. Craig
will serve as Local Arrangement Chair, in association with William
Seibert, member of Landmarks Association of St. Louis. The Conference
will be held at the Westin St. Louis at Cupples Station, a AAA Four
Diamond-rated hotel which occupies four adaptively reused 19th-century
warehouses located within walking distance of the St. Louis Arch. The
Metrolink stop from the airport is right at the doorstep of the hotel.
Further information about the hotel and program will be available at a
later date. Inquiries concerning the academic program should be
forwarded to Dr. Flores at the address above. Inquiries concerning
local arrangements (hotel, travel, etc.) should be forwarded to Prof.
Robert Craig, College of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology,
Atlanta, GA 30332-0155. E-mail is preferred:
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Assistant Professor of English
76 University Drive
Penn State Hazleton
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 450-3103
(570) 450-3182 (fax)
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