Frank Zeidler Academic Awards--Cash Prizes for Research Papers in Wisconsin Labor and Working-Class History
The Wisconsin Labor History Society (WLHS) is pleased to announce the seventeenth annual Frank Zeidler Academic Awards for original research papers about Wisconsin labor and working-class history. Two awards are available annually--one for work by an undergraduate student and one for work by a graduate student.
The awards honor former Milwaukee mayor Frank Zeidler (in office 1948-1960) for his lifelong efforts toward the advancement of Wisconsin's citizens.
We are looking for the following submissions:
*****An original, previously unpublished research paper of approximately 4,000-10,000 words produced by an undergraduate student enrolled during 2018 in any college or university (not restricted to those located in Wisconsin or to four-year programs). The cash award is $500.
*****An original research paper or article of approximately 8,000-16,000 words produced by a student enrolled during 2018 in any graduate program (not restricted to those located in Wisconsin), including law or other professional departments. The cash award is $1,000.
Any research relating to the lives, culture, and organizing activities of Wisconsin working peole will be carefully considered. Submissions must be postmarked no later than January 7, 2019. We will accept entries by authors directly or faculty nominations. Content from theses or dissertations must be appropriately adapted to article form. Writing guidelines are posted on the WLHS website.
For complete details about the award, go to this URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h6zt37YsUAQYJ0NvOdwohZy-cWED2K29/view. Or use this TinyURL: https://tinyurl.com/ycwvk9ro.
Or you can also get to the information through the society's website at: www.wisconsinlaborhistory.org (and then select the "For Students" tab; then select the link for the "Zeidler Scholarships"; then arrow down to the links for the "2018 Call for Zeidler Academic Awards"; also see there the "Writing Guidelines").
Laurie Wermter, Co-Chair
Wisconsin Labor History Society
Frank Zeidler Academic Awards Committee
847 Williamson Street
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: 608/255-9408
Email: laurie.wermter@wisc.edu
Visit the website at http://www.wisconsinlaborhistory.org