The essay may address virtually any aspect of the American experience during this epoch, and must contribute to a better understanding of the impact of the Great War on the United States. Papers will be judged by a panel of WFA members and historians, including SMH member David Woodward of Marshall University. Conference organizers seek papers than explore the intersection of political ideology and expression of that ideology in value systems characteristic of the Northern Plains region. Additionally, papers and session topics are encouraged on most aspects of the Northern Plains, especially those relating to the humanities. I Aviation Historians is sponsoring a student paper competition which is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at accredited institutions during the 2000-2001 academic year.
Printing is to be at least of letter quality or by a clear dot matrix.
Bibliography and source notes are to be placed on separate pages at the end of the manuscript and are to be in a format according to the style guide of your institution. Each submittal is to include a reference to the academic institution in which the author is enrolled. Entries will be returned if accompanied by return postage. Judging will be based on the criteria of originality, technical accuracy, thoroughness of development of the subject, and source documentation. Winners of the competition will be announced in the summer of 2001.