Pennsylvania History: A Journal of Mid-Atlantic Studies, published by the Pennsylvania Historical Association, is issuing a call for articles to be included in a special issue on the centennial of the United States’ entry into World War I especially as it relates to Pennsylvania to be published in the Fall of 2017.
The Guest Editor seeks proposals of scholarly articles (25–35 pages, double spaced) featuring new research on the above topic. Pieces may focus on the events and issues leading up to, during, and after the Great War relating to Pennsylvania. These can include the activities of the 28th Division and other Pennsylvania units including African American organizations, the home front, the politics of war, individual soldiers, women at war, veteran’s issues, and postwar legacies. Articles placing Pennsylvania within the larger context of national and international reaction to the Great War are encouraged.
Additionally, vignettes (less than 1,000 words) that showcase a particular artifact or document relating to Pennsylvania and World War I will also be considered.
Deadline: The deadline for submissions is January 1, 2017.
Details: Potential authors should consult the Guest Editor to discuss their topic, who can be contacted at: Dr. Barbara A. Gannon, Assistant Professor of History, University of Central Florida, Barbara.Gannon@ucf.edu
Additional questions relating to this or any other issues of Pennsylvania History can be directed to Linda A. Ries, Editor at jaggers1952@verizon.net.
Submission guidelines and the PHA Style Sheet can be found at: http://www.pa-history.org/