2018 NASSH Call for Papers
We are pleased to announce the call for papers for the 46th Annual Conference of the North American Society for Sport History hosted by the University of Manitoba, May 25-28, 2018. As customary, individuals interested in participating in the conference are invited to submit proposals either for individual papers, thematic sessions, or panel presentations. What is different from years past, however, is that proposals now are required to be sent through the NASSH online abstract submission page designed by Andy Linden and the IT Committee. This new procedure should make it easier for individuals to submit their proposals and streamline the entire process regarding the evaluation and editing of manuscripts. The deadline established for submission of manuscripts is Friday, January 5, with individuals being informed by the Program Committee of the acceptance or rejection of their proposals at the beginning of February. One other difference is that abstracts will be posted online prior to the conference. Authors will have an opportunity to edit for errors/typos prior to the publication.
In addition to the call for papers, the NASSH website (https://www.nassh.org/annual-convention/) provides full details on conference registration, transportation, accommodations, venues and special needs, and options regarding dining and entertainment. Registration is being managed by a system operated by the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management at the University of Manitoba with all sessions and events taking place at the historic Fort Garry Hotel, except for the annual NASSH closing-night banquet which will be held at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
The University of Manitoba will also be hosting the NASSH pre-conference workshop, “Indigenous Resurgence, Regeneration, and Decolonization through Sport History,” on May 23-24. Full details are also available on the NASSH website (https://www.nassh.org/pre-conference-workshop/).
It is our hope that as many people as possible will join us in Winnipeg for a conference that will be intellectually stimulating and provide opportunities for those from various backgrounds and with different interests as well as diverse perspectives to dialogue and learn more about the history of sport. Interspersed with all that, we trust, will also be the friendly association and sense of camaraderie that has always characterized NASSH conferences.
David K. Wiggins Russell Field
NASSH President-Elect Conference Manager
dwiggin1@gmu.edu russell.field@umanitoba.ca
In addition to the call for papers, the NASSH website (https://www.nassh.org/annual-convention/) provides full details on conference registration, transportation, accommodations, venues and special needs, and options regarding dining and entertainment. Registration is being managed by a system operated by the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management at the University of Manitoba with all sessions and events taking place at the historic Fort Garry Hotel, except for the annual NASSH closing-night banquet which will be held at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
The University of Manitoba will also be hosting the NASSH pre-conference workshop, “Indigenous Resurgence, Regeneration, and Decolonization through Sport History,” on May 23-24. Full details are also available on the NASSH website (https://www.nassh.org/pre-conference-workshop/).
It is our hope that as many people as possible will join us in Winnipeg for a conference that will be intellectually stimulating and provide opportunities for those from various backgrounds and with different interests as well as diverse perspectives to dialogue and learn more about the history of sport. Interspersed with all that, we trust, will also be the friendly association and sense of camaraderie that has always characterized NASSH conferences.
David K. Wiggins Russell Field
NASSH President-Elect Conference Manager
dwiggin1@gmu.edu russell.field@umanitoba.ca
2017 Edition of NASSH Funding Programs
The North American Society for Sport History announces the 2017 round of its Award Programs in support of: research on Latin-American sport history; the development of NASSH membership diversity; and of graduate student dissertation travel.
The 2016 Award winners can be found here.
Forms and general instructions can be found here.
The Joe Arbena Latin American Sport History Grant
The Joe Arbena Latin-American Sport History Grant is designed to advance the study and exploration of Latin American sport history. Up to $1,000 per year will be granted. It is expected that, upon completion, this research shall be presented at a NASSH conference. Candidates are eligible for one-time funding.
Dr. Joseph Luther Arbena (1939-2013), Professor Emeritus of History at Clemson University from 1965-2006, passed away on October 25, 2013. Dr. Arbena published several books in the area of sport history, making major contributions to our understanding of sports and the rise of national identity. Dr. Arbena's obituary can be found here.
The NASSH Dissertation Travel Grant
PhD students with ABD status are eligible to apply for this award which supports sport history research relating to dissertations in progress. Up to a maximum of $3,000 are available, for one award or fractional awards for several applicants, at the discretion of the Committee. It is expected that, upon completion, this research shall be presented at a NASSH conference. Candidates are eligible for one-time funding.
The NASSH Diversity Scholarship
The NASSH Diversity Scholarship is designed to promote diversity in membership. The Scholarship is awarded to a maximum of one award ($500, plus a NASSH membership and Convention registration fee for the Award year). Up to two runners-up will receive an honorable mention, and the Convention registration fee for the year of application.The Scholarship is open to applicants who self-identify as being racially or ethnically diverse. There is no requirement that applicants must be researching race/ ethnic sport history or that they must present at NASSH. However, their presentations are encouraged and welcome. Candidates are eligible for one-time funding.
The 2016 Award winners can be found here.
Forms and general instructions can be found here.
The Joe Arbena Latin American Sport History Grant
The Joe Arbena Latin-American Sport History Grant is designed to advance the study and exploration of Latin American sport history. Up to $1,000 per year will be granted. It is expected that, upon completion, this research shall be presented at a NASSH conference. Candidates are eligible for one-time funding.
Dr. Joseph Luther Arbena (1939-2013), Professor Emeritus of History at Clemson University from 1965-2006, passed away on October 25, 2013. Dr. Arbena published several books in the area of sport history, making major contributions to our understanding of sports and the rise of national identity. Dr. Arbena's obituary can be found here.
The NASSH Dissertation Travel Grant
PhD students with ABD status are eligible to apply for this award which supports sport history research relating to dissertations in progress. Up to a maximum of $3,000 are available, for one award or fractional awards for several applicants, at the discretion of the Committee. It is expected that, upon completion, this research shall be presented at a NASSH conference. Candidates are eligible for one-time funding.
The NASSH Diversity Scholarship
The NASSH Diversity Scholarship is designed to promote diversity in membership. The Scholarship is awarded to a maximum of one award ($500, plus a NASSH membership and Convention registration fee for the Award year). Up to two runners-up will receive an honorable mention, and the Convention registration fee for the year of application.The Scholarship is open to applicants who self-identify as being racially or ethnically diverse. There is no requirement that applicants must be researching race/ ethnic sport history or that they must present at NASSH. However, their presentations are encouraged and welcome. Candidates are eligible for one-time funding.
Journal of Sport History Editor
The North American Society for Sport History (NASSH) Publications Board is seeking the next editor of the Journal of Sport History (JSH) to follow Murray Phillips, beginning ideally with volume 45 issue 1. The incoming Editor is expected to begin working immediately with Murray Phillips to learn the publication process and to transition into the Editor’s position.
The term of Editor will be for three years beginning roughly June 2017 (volume 45.1 of the Journal) or at a time to be negotiated.
The preferred qualifications of the Editor include: established commitment to NASSH and the sport history community; a consistent record of scholarly publication of refereed journal articles and/or monographs in sport history or related fields; and experience as an editor or assistant editor. Because of the time demands of the position, preference will also be given to senior scholars who have support from their institutions in the form of administrative assistance and/or release time.
The JSH Editor is expected to:
Applications, including details of previous editorial experience, should be sent to the Chair of the Publications Board, Sarah Fields, at sarah.fields@ucdenver.edu. The Publications Board will begin review of applications on December 1, 2016.
Preliminary enquiries may be directed to Murray Phillips at m.phillips@uq.edu.au.
The Journal Sport History is the official publication of the North American Society for Sport History. Established in 1974, the Journal seeks to promote the study of all aspects of the history of sport. The Journal is published three times a year. Additional details are available at http://www.journalofsporthistory.org. Details about NASSH can be located at www.nassh.org. The Journal is published by the University of Illinois Press http://www.press.uillinois.edu/journals/jsh.html.
The term of Editor will be for three years beginning roughly June 2017 (volume 45.1 of the Journal) or at a time to be negotiated.
The preferred qualifications of the Editor include: established commitment to NASSH and the sport history community; a consistent record of scholarly publication of refereed journal articles and/or monographs in sport history or related fields; and experience as an editor or assistant editor. Because of the time demands of the position, preference will also be given to senior scholars who have support from their institutions in the form of administrative assistance and/or release time.
The JSH Editor is expected to:
- Define the structure, organization, and content of the JSH. Prepare three issues each year, and publish manuscripts of the highest quality of research possible.
- Work closely with the publisher (currently the University of Illinois Press) of JSH on the day-to-day operation of the Journal.
- Select able historians of sport who are NASSH members to serve in the following capacities: Editorial Board; Film, Media, and Museum Review Editor; Book Review Editor; and any additional Assistant Editors.
- Determine the preferred number (currently 3) of associate editors and participate in their selection by the Publications Board.
- Summarize, as fully as possible for all manuscript contributors, the comments of reviewers, and provide precise suggestions for revisions as well as reasons for rejection.
- Provide an annual report for the Publications Board on the status of JSH and present the report to the Board and the NASSH Executive Council at the annual NASSH Convention.
- Supervise the selection of the annual JSH Best Article Award to be presented at each NASSH Convention.
- Serve as a non-voting member of the Publications Board as Past Editor for three years after concluding as editor.
Applications, including details of previous editorial experience, should be sent to the Chair of the Publications Board, Sarah Fields, at sarah.fields@ucdenver.edu. The Publications Board will begin review of applications on December 1, 2016.
Preliminary enquiries may be directed to Murray Phillips at m.phillips@uq.edu.au.
The Journal Sport History is the official publication of the North American Society for Sport History. Established in 1974, the Journal seeks to promote the study of all aspects of the history of sport. The Journal is published three times a year. Additional details are available at http://www.journalofsporthistory.org. Details about NASSH can be located at www.nassh.org. The Journal is published by the University of Illinois Press http://www.press.uillinois.edu/journals/jsh.html.
Call for Papers
The 45th annual convention of the North American Society for Sport History will be held at California State University, Fullerton, from May 26-29, 2017. For more information, go to: http://www.nassh2017.org/.
Film, Museum and Media Reviewers Needed
The Journal of Sport History is seeking reviewers for its Film, Museum and Media Reviews section.
If there is a film, museum exhibit, or other media text relevant to the study of sport history (defined broadly) that you would like to review, please contact JSH Film, Media, and Museum Reviews Editor, Travis Vogan at travis-vogan@uiowa.edu.
The Film, Museum and Media Review Guidelines can be found here: http://www.press.uillinois.edu/journals/jsh/film_media_review_submissions.html
Please direct any questions to travis-vogan@uiowa.edu
If there is a film, museum exhibit, or other media text relevant to the study of sport history (defined broadly) that you would like to review, please contact JSH Film, Media, and Museum Reviews Editor, Travis Vogan at travis-vogan@uiowa.edu.
The Film, Museum and Media Review Guidelines can be found here: http://www.press.uillinois.edu/journals/jsh/film_media_review_submissions.html
Please direct any questions to travis-vogan@uiowa.edu
NASSH Launches New Awards Programs
The North American Society for Sport History announces the launch of three new Award Programs in support of research on Latin-American sport history research; the development of NASSH membership diversity; and of graduate student dissertation travel.
The Joe Arbena Latin American Sport History Grant
The Joe Arbena Latin-American Sport History Grant is designed to advance the study and exploration of Latin American sport history. Up to $1,000 per year will be granted. It is expected that, upon completion, this research shall be presented at a NASSH conference. Candidates are eligible for one-time funding.
Dr. Joseph Luther Arbena (1939-2013), Professor Emeritus of History at Clemson University from 1965-2006, passed away on October 25, 2013. Dr. Arbena published several books in the area of sport history, making major contributions to our understanding of sports and the rise of national identity. Dr. Arbena's obituary can be found here.
The NASSH Dissertation Travel Grant
PhD students with ABD status are eligible to apply for this award which supports sport history research relating to dissertations in progress. Up to a maximum of $3,000 is available for one award or it may be divided into two or three awards at the discretion of the committee. It is expected that, upon completion, this research shall be presented at a NASSH conference. Candidates are eligible for one-time funding.
The NASSH Diversity Scholarship
The NASSH Diversity Scholarship is designed to promote diversity in membership. The Scholarship is awarded to a maximum of one award ($500 plus a NASSH membership) per year. The Scholarship is open to applicants who self-identify as being racially or ethnically diverse. There is no requirement that applicants must be researching race/ ethnic sport history or that they must present at NASSH. However, their presentations are encouraged and welcome.
For forms and general instructions, please visit the NASSH website.
The Joe Arbena Latin American Sport History Grant
The Joe Arbena Latin-American Sport History Grant is designed to advance the study and exploration of Latin American sport history. Up to $1,000 per year will be granted. It is expected that, upon completion, this research shall be presented at a NASSH conference. Candidates are eligible for one-time funding.
Dr. Joseph Luther Arbena (1939-2013), Professor Emeritus of History at Clemson University from 1965-2006, passed away on October 25, 2013. Dr. Arbena published several books in the area of sport history, making major contributions to our understanding of sports and the rise of national identity. Dr. Arbena's obituary can be found here.
The NASSH Dissertation Travel Grant
PhD students with ABD status are eligible to apply for this award which supports sport history research relating to dissertations in progress. Up to a maximum of $3,000 is available for one award or it may be divided into two or three awards at the discretion of the committee. It is expected that, upon completion, this research shall be presented at a NASSH conference. Candidates are eligible for one-time funding.
The NASSH Diversity Scholarship
The NASSH Diversity Scholarship is designed to promote diversity in membership. The Scholarship is awarded to a maximum of one award ($500 plus a NASSH membership) per year. The Scholarship is open to applicants who self-identify as being racially or ethnically diverse. There is no requirement that applicants must be researching race/ ethnic sport history or that they must present at NASSH. However, their presentations are encouraged and welcome.
For forms and general instructions, please visit the NASSH website.
The 44th annual convention of the North American Society for Sport History will be held at The Georgia Instituted of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia, from May 27-30, 2016. The Program Committee encourages NASSH members and other interested in the scholarly study of sport history to submit individual papers (20 minutes presentation time) or complete thematic sessions (95 minutes--typically, but not necessarily, composed of 3 presenters at 20 minutes each, a commentator at 20 minutes, and discussion at 15 minutes).
The deadline for submission for all types of presentations is Monday, December 7, 2015.
For more information about abstracts, submissions, and deadlines, click the NASSH Call for Papers document.
The deadline for submission for all types of presentations is Monday, December 7, 2015.
For more information about abstracts, submissions, and deadlines, click the NASSH Call for Papers document.
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