Call for Papers-Silent Film SWTXPCA 2009 Call for papers-Silent Film Deadline for submission: November 15, 2008 Online: http://swtxpca.org/documents/home.html The 30th Annual Meeting of the Southwest/Texas Popular and American Culture Associations February 24-28, 2009 Hyatt Regency Albuquerque Albuquerque, New Mexico The Area Chair for Silent Film is seeking papers and presentations on ANY aspect of Silent Film. Some topics to consider: D. W. Griffith's art Garbo Modern Silent Films and Filmmakers Bronco Billy and the Rise of the Western Studios and companies during the silent age The birth of Talkies Al Jolson Lillian Gish Silent Documentaries Silent Horror films Hitchcock's silent movies Edison Birth of Science Fiction and the Fantasy Film Edwin Porter Please send abstract and title to area chair by November 15th. Rob Weiner Humanities Librarian Texas Tech University [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Box 53841 Lubbock texas 79453 Information about our areas of study, conference travel, lodging, and the organization can be found on our regularly updated website: http://swtxpca.org/documents/home.html We look forward to seeing you this winter in sunny Albuquerque where we invite you to explore Route 66, local pueblos, hiking trails, museums, the Sandia and Isleta casinos, area ski resorts, and nearby Santa Fe. Conference Rates: Professionals, $140; Graduate students $120; Spouse, partner $50 SW/TX PCA/ACA 2009 Conference February 24-28, 2009 Hyatt Regency Albuquerque 330 Tijeras Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: 1.505.842.1234 Fax: 1.505.766.6710 ---- For past messages, visit the Screen-L Archives: http://bama.ua.edu/archives/screen-l.html