The Special Collections Department
of the Atkins Library, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, announces the opening of
competition for the Harry Golden Visiting Scholars Awards for 2007/08. The
program was established to honor the memory of Harry Golden, civil rights
activist, author of the best selling book, Only
in America, and publisher of the Carolina
Israelite. Two grants of $500 - $1000 will be awarded annually to
researchers using materials that are held by the Special Collections Department.
Preference will be given to projects focused on the history and culture of the
twentieth century South. For further information on the resources available in
the department, link to http://dlib.uncc.edu/special_collections/.
The deadline for applications is January 5,
2007. Candidates will be notified by March 1. To apply, researchers should
send a letter to Mr. Robin Brabham, Associate University Librarian for Special
Collections, Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte,
NC 28223
or email him at [log in to unmask].
The letter must include a vita; a description of the research proposal and the
extent of research already completed; an estimate of the research remaining; a
summary of how the project will benefit by using resources in the UNC Charlotte
Special Collections; and a projected budget. Doctoral students doing
dissertation research, independent scholars, and journalists are encouraged to
apply.
Katie McCormick
Reference Archivist and
Coordinator for the Oral History Program
Special Collections - J. Murrey Atkins Library
UNC Charlotte
9201 University
City Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28223-0001
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704-687-6288
http://library.uncc.edu/archives
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