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The James P. Danky Fellowship for 2009
In honor of retired Wisconsin Historical Society newspapers and periodicals librarian James P. Danky's long service to print culture scholarship, the Center for the History of Print Culture in Modern America, in conjunction with the Society, is again offering its annual short-term research fellowship in Danky's name. The Danky Fellowship provides a $1,000 stipend for one individual planning a trip to carry out research, using the Historical Society' collections. Grant money may be used for travel to the Society, costs of copying pertinent archival resources, and living expenses while pursuing research here. If in residence during the semester, the recipient will be expected to give a presentation as part of the colloquium series of the Center for the History of Print Culture in Modern America.
Who Should Apply
Preference will be given to: 1) proposals undertaking research in print culture history; 2) researchers from outside Madison; and 3) research likely to lead to publication. We strongly encourage applicants to speak with a reference archivist at the Society (phone: 608-264-6460; email: askarchives@wisconsinhistory.org) before applying for a grant. We are happy to help identify potential collections of which you may not otherwise be aware.
How to Apply
There is no application form. Applicants must submit:
- A cover sheet with name, telephone, permanent address and e-mail, current employer/affiliation, title of project, and proposed dates of residency.
- A summary of no more than two single-spaced pages describing the project and its relation to specifically cited collections at the Society and to previous work on the same theme. The summary should also describe the projected outcome of the work, including publication plans. If residents of the Madison area are applying, they must explain their financial need for the stipend.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Two confidential letters of reference. Graduate students must include their thesis advisor.
Applications are due by May 1. The recipient will be notified by May 31. Please mail applications to:
Christine Pawley
School of Library and Information Studies
University of Wisconsin-Madison
4234 Helen C. White Hall
600 North Park Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53706
:: Posted April 2, 2009
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