Announcement
The Norman Mailer Society and the James Jones Society will hold a joint conference at the Harry Ransom Center, University of Texas at Austin on November 9, 10, 11 and 12 (2011). The details of this joint conference will be evolving. You should have received a Call For Papers from Bonnie Culver, who, along with Deborah Martinson, is coordinating the creation of the conference program.
There will be a Welcoming Reception sponsored by the Harry Ransom Center on Wednesday evening, November 9. Also, a Saturday Luncheon is planned, which will include guest speakers. Hotel pricing and reservation information is listed elsewhere.
Given the unique nature of this one-time special joint conference, there will be NO conference registration fees. However, you do need to be a member of one of the societies. Non-society attendees will be charged a $50 registration fee.
Below, please find a 2011 Norman Mailer Society Membership Dues Form and a Norman Mailer Society / James Jones Society Conference Registration Form.
Don’t hesitate to contact me with questions. More conference information is forthcoming.
Sincerely,
David Light, Treasurer
Links
- Call for Papers
- Conference Registration Form (PDF)
- Membership Dues Form (PDF)
- Hotel Reservation Information
- Conference Program (PDF)
Call for Papers
The James Jones Society and Norman Mailer Society will sponsor a joint conference at the University of Texas, Austin, November 10-12, 2011. The event is co-sponsored by the Harry Ransom Center and will open with a wine and cheese reception, Wednesday, November 9th from 7-9 p.m. The theme for the conference is “MAILER AND JONES: FRIENDS AND WRITERS.” Papers, readings from their works, and roundtable discussions are invited. We will attempt to make all panels, presentations address both men and their work.
Plenary events scheduled (or proposed) so far include:
Opening night wine/cheese reception, hosted by the Ransom Center with a welcome and words from Center archivist on Jones/Mailer collections.
Thursday night showing of re-mastered THE THIN RED LINE Friday night public reading by Larry Heinemann and Tim O’Brien
Saturday ending luncheon w/Kaylie Jones and Michael Mailer as speakers
Plenary sessions—Mailer/Jones Societies individual board and membership meetings; Mike Lennon and Michael Moore talk about writing Mailer/Jones biographies; Wilkes U Readers theater; Readings from Jones/Mailer papers; Jones Fellowship readings, and much much more…just submit your own proposals.
David Light (Mailer Society treasurer) and Warren Mason (Jones Society treasurer) are finalizing hotel arrangements. These rooms will be limited and you should all book ASAP to hold a place!
Send to: bonnie.culver wilkes.edu or dmartin oxy.edu
DEADLINE: July 1, 2011