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Conferences and Events
These pages are for members to post news of forthcoming conferences and events and calls for papers.
Members, please send any conference information to:-
rachel.mulhearn@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Call for Papers
CALL FOR PAPERS
The Quinquennial ICMH conference will be held as part of the 21st ICHS Congress in Amsterdam 22-28 August 2010.
The International Commission for Maritime History (ICMH) is an international organisation affiliated to the International
Committee of Historical Sciences (ICHS). The objectives of the Commission are to encourage and co-ordinate research in a
spirit of international understanding.
Proposals for sessions/papers are invited for the ICMH Quinquennial conference. The conference aims to present a broad range
of new research from the field of maritime history and related disciplines. Proposals for complete sessions (3-4 papers plus chair)
are particularly welcomed.
Proposals should be sent to:
Rachel Mulhearn
Secretary-General
International Commission for Maritime History
Rachel.mulhearn@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Deadline for proposals is 31 October 2008
ICMH awards a bursary to support attendance at the Quinquennial conference. Please contact the Secretary-General for further information.
Call for Papers
Call for Papers
The 2009 Annual Conference of the
North American Society for Oceanic History, Steamship Historical Society of America and
National Maritime Historical Society
Hosted by the California Maritime Academy, CSU
Vallejo, California
“Ports, Forts and Sports: Maritime Economy, Defense and Recreation through Time and across Space,” the 28th Annual Conference
of the North American Society for Oceanic History (NASOH) co-sponsored by the National Maritime Historical Society and Steamship
Historical Society of America, will be hosted by the California Maritime Academy in Vallejo, California, May 14-17, 2009.
The Conference Program Committee invites proposals for papers and sessions exploring all fields of study related to saltwater or
navigable freshwater environments. Suggested areas of research include, but are not restricted to, archeology and anthropology, arts
and sciences, history, and/or museum exhibitions. Proposals that identify the unique characteristics and influence of maritime economy,
defense and recreation in the Pacific and other ocean regions are especially encouraged.
The Program Committee welcomes the submission of individual papers and full sessions, preferring panels with three papers and a
chair. Proposals should include a brief abstract of 500 words for each paper, plus a one-page abstract for proposed panels, and a
brief bio of 200 words for each participant, including chairs. Graduate students are strongly encouraged to submit proposals
for presentations. Accommodations for PowerPoint presentations will be provided; however, any other requirements, including
audio-visual equipment, special outlets, or accommodations for disabilities should be included in the proposal. Scholars
interested in chairing sessions are welcome to send a brief bio to the Program Committee Co-chairs. Please note that all
participants must register for the conference. Specific questions may be directed to Program Committee Co-Chair,
Bill Thiesen at thiesen@earthlink.net. The deadline for submissions is December 1st, 2008. For further information, visit NASOH’s
web site at www.nasoh.org and click on the “Annual Conference” button.
Send or email submissions to the two Program Committee Co-Chairs listed below:
Victor T. Mastone James M. Allan
Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources Saint Mary’s College of California
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Anthropology, PO Box 4613
251 Causeway Street, Suite 800 1928 Saint Mary’s Road
Boston, MA 02114 Moraga, CA 94556
victor.mastone@state.ma.us jallan@stmarys-ca.edu