Missouri Conference on History Call for Papers

Jul

11

2023

The sixty-sixth annual Missouri Conference on History, hosted by the State Historical Society of Missouri, will be held March 13-15, 2024, at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Columbia.

Paper and panel proposals in all fields of history, including public history and historic preservation, are invited. The conference is particularly interested in proposals for complete sessions, including panelists, chair, and commentator.

All proposals should be submitted no later than November 3, 2023.

In addition, the Missouri Conference on History offers two annual awards for papers presented at the conference by current students: the Petra DeWitt Student Paper Prize, a $250 award, and the Lynn and Kristen Morrow Missouri History Student Prize, an award of $175.

Featured Events

Oct 03 Oct 03

Opening Reception “On a Miner Note: Musical Miners and Missouri Sounds” Exhibit

Join us for the opening reception of the “On a Miner Note: Musical Miners and Missouri Sounds” exhibition in conjunction with the celebration of SHSMO’s 125th anniversary. The exhibit will be on display Oct. 3-26 at the Curtis Laws Wilson Library on the Missouri S&T campus in Rolla.

Oct 10 Oct 10

KOPN 89.5 FM: 50 Years of Independent Community Media in Mid Missouri

2023 marks the 50th anniversary of community directed KOPN. The station’s roots began with a few hours of daily programming that barely covered Columbia's downtown to what is now an international audience with programming 24/7 on the radio and web. Most of KOPN's programming is hosted by mid-Missouri folks offering a variety of music and talk. This year, the station moved from its original downtown space to 401 Bernadette Drive, which included hauling 99 boxes of reel-to-reel tapes.

Oct 10 Oct 10

The Widest Spectrum of Sound: 60 Years of College Radio

Learn more about the history of the Missouri University of Science and Technology radio station in Rolla, which has trained students in broadcasting since 1963. Dr. Jeff Schramm, KMNR’s faculty advisor, will walk through the station's 60-year history on campus. Unlike commercial radio, KMNR's format has been a free-form radio station, offering a wide variety of music and programs for its listeners. This event is free and cosponsored by the State Historical Society of Missouri and the Missouri S&T Archives.

To join us virtually, please register at the link, below.

Oct 17 Oct 17

The Western Conservatory of Music of Rolla, Kansas City and Chicago: A Glimpse of Late 19th Century Music Education

Learn about the history of the Western Conservatory of Music, originally established in Rolla in 1882. Later, the music school would move briefly to Carthage, then Kansas City, and finally to Chicago. Dr. David Samson, Missouri S&T assistant professor of music, will cover the history of the conservatory. This event is free and cosponsored by the State Historical Society of Missouri and Missouri S&T Archives.

To join us virtually, please register at the link, below.

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