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PERSPECTIVES ON CONTEMPORARY LEGEND

International Society for Contemporary Legend Research Twenty-fifth International Conference



Logan, Utah, USA



May 23-27, 2007





The International Society for Contemporary Legend Research is pleased to announce that the 2007 Perspectives on Contemporary Legend Twenty-fifth International Conference is to be held on the campus of Utah State University, home to the Fife Folklore Archives as well as the annual Fife Folklore Workshop and Fife Honor Lecture, all three named in honor of Austin and Alta Fife, pioneer folklorists of Western (American) and Mormon folklore at Utah State University.





Proposals for papers on all aspects of "contemporary," "urban," or "modern" legend research are sought, as are those on any legend or legend-like tradition that circulates actively at present or has circulated at an earlier historical period. Previous discussions have ranged in focus from the ancient to the modern (including Internet-lore) and have covered diverse cultures worldwide (including our own academic world).  Abstracts should be 400 words long.



The 2007 meeting will be organized as a series of seminars at which the majority of those who attend will present papers and/or contribute to discussion sessions. Concurrent sessions will be avoided so that all participants can hear all the papers. Proposals for special panels of papers,discussion sessions, and other related events are encouraged.



To participate in the conference, please forward a title and abstract, along with the appropriate conference fee, to conference co-organizer Lynne McNeil  by February 1, 2007.  (Abstracts can be sent by email.):





Lynne McNeill                                   



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English Department                                                       

          



Utah State University Logan, UT 84322-3200



USA



telephone: 435-797-3399



For further information or travel advice, contact either of the conference co-organizers, Lynne McNeill (above) or Steve Siporin ([log in to unmask]).



REGISTRATION:



The registration fee (payable to ISCLR):





[ ] ISCLR Member  $85 US, $100 CD, £50 British Sterling, 75 Euro



[ ] Non-member (includes ISCLR membership fee)  $120 US, $140 CD, £70 Sterling, 100 Euro



[ ] Student  $15 US, $20 CD, £10 British Sterling, 15 Euro





LODGING:







A block of rooms has been reserved at the University Inn, conveniently located on the campus of Utah State University, within easy walking distance of conference events and the Fife Folklore Archive





Reservations: (435) 797-0017



Toll Free: (800) 231-5634





Ask for the ISCLR International Meeting or Group #3469.





Special conference rates: $60 for a 1-2 person room (2 queen-sized beds) plus tax.



(Rooms are guaranteed to be available for reservation until Wednesday, May 09, 2007)





TRANSPORTATION:





Logan is approximately 90 miles north of Salt Lake City.  A shuttle  service is available at the airport, but it is best to make reservations two days  in advance and less expensive to travel in groups and share the expense. Contact Cache Valley Limo Airport Shuttle (1-800-658-8526 or www.LoganShuttle.com) for more information.





WEATHER IN LATE MAY: 



Logan is located in Cache Valley at almost 5000 feet of altitude,  between two mountain ranges, and has great scenic beauty.  In late May the weather is highly variable; it can be summer one moment and winter the next, and it is often rainy this time of year.





Dr. Mikel J. Koven



Lecturer, Dept of Theatre, Film and Television Studies



University of Wales, Aberystwyth



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