Call for Papers – New England Studies. The 2015 Popular Culture Association Conference will be
held in New Orleans, Louisiana, from April 1-4. The New England Studies Area invites presentations
on any aspect of New England popular culture: Film; Literature; Politics; History; Music; Food; Sports;
Celebrities; Entertainment; Gambling/Casinos; Fishing Industry; Tourism, Economics, and numerous
other topics.
Boston-based topics such as the following might be of special interest: Films made in the Boston area;
Infamous figures such as Whitey Bulger or the Boston Strangler; Boston Marathon tragedy/”Boston
Strong”; Boston sports teams; and Boston politics
Please submit a proposal to only one area at a time. All proposals and abstracts must be submitted
through the PCA Database. See the website at ncp@pcaaca.org. Presentations should be 15-20 minutes
in length and lively in nature! The deadline for the submission of a 200-word abstract is November 1,
2013 (earlier than usual)! Acceptance will be earlier than usual as well to enhance your ability to seek
funding. Although all proposals should be submitted to the PCA Database directly, please also cc me at
cmitchel@springfieldcollege.edu); include university affiliation (if applicable), telephone number, and
e-mail address. Graduate students welcome. Individual and full panel proposals are considered. Please
feel confident about attendance if you are accepted.
Carol E. Mitchell, Ph. D.
Springfield College
216 Weiser Hall
413-748-3187
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