"Uncovering the Black History of Western Arkansas and the Indian Territory.”
Fort Smith History Conference
Jan. 30, 2010
Fort Smith, Arkansas
presented by...
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HIstorytellers
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Clayton House,
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Fort Smith Historical Society
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University of Arkansas Fort Smith,
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Fort Smith Museum of History
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Fort Smith Area Community Foundation
Call for Papers or Presentations
This conference will focus on the African American History of Western
Arkansas and the Indian Territory from early settlement to the Civil
Rights Movement. The conference is to provide a forum for discussing
issues in African American History in anticipation of Black History
Month. Scholars will discuss topics ranging from the first Fort Smith,
US Colored Troops, Freedman Issues, American Colonization Society, Jim
Crow Laws, and music and work songs. Living Historians will portray
some of the more compelling historical figures of the area. The
conference is open to university faculty, students and independent
historians.
Send abstracts to:
Martha Siler
Clayton House
Fort Smith Ar., 72901
Or email to:
marthasiler@claytonhouse.org
Dates to Remember:
Abstracts Due: Dec.10, 2009
Notification of acceptance: Dec. 27, 2009
Manuscript for Review: January 15, 2010
For more information visit:
www.claytonhouse.org