CALL FOR PAPERS: The Society of Civil War Historians will host a conference from June 17 through 19, 2010, at the Marriott Richmond, in Richmond Virginia. The SCWH welcomes panel proposals or individual papers on the Civil War era, broadly defined. The goal of the conference is to promote the integration of social, military, political, and other forms of history on the Civil War era among historians, graduate students, and professionals who interpret history in museums, national parks, archives, and other public facilities. The deadline for receipt of proposals is September 15, 2009. Proposals should include a title and abstract for the papers (approximately 250-300 words) and a short curriculum vitae of participants. Panel submissions should have an overall title and statement about the thrust of the session. Submit all proposals to Dr. William Blair, Director, Richards Civil War Era Center, The Pennsylvania State University, 108 Weaver Building, University Park, PA 16802. (814) 863-0151. Email [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Website: http://www.richardscenter.psu.edu <http://www.richardscenter.psu.edu/> . Final decisions on panels will be made at the annual meeting of the Southern Historical Association in Louisville. The program committee consists of J. Matthew Gallman, chair, assisted by Carol Reardon, Wendy Venet, Aaron Sheehan-Dean, and Thavolia Glymph. ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html