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The second annual Rocky Mountain
Fur Trade Journal (2008) is now beng completed
and will debuted at Green River Rendezvous Days in Pinedale,
Wyoming on July 10-13, 2008 with a special Forum. The Forum
included presentations by authors with audience discussions
following each presentation. Editor's Fred Gowans and Jim
Hardee also gave presentations. See 2007
Journal for more information about the first edition
or visit the online Trading Post
to purchase a copy.
Call for Paper 2009
Its not too early to start thinking about the 2009 Journal.
Anyone interested is encouraged to submit a paper or sign-up
to be a reviewer. More details are provided on this page.
The Journal is an academic peer-review publication intended
to further the knowledge base and discussion of the Rocky
Mountain fur trade era and provide an avenue for researchers
to showcase their work.
AUTHORS WANTED - CASH AWARDS
Papers will be judged on the merit of their contents and
not on the credentials of the author. So all professionals,
non-professionals, students or just hobbyists are encouraged
to submit papers. However, all papers will be judged equally
on an academic standard that emphasizes accurate, original,
thorough, and rigorous presentation of a theory. Peer reviewers
will be used to ensure quality and relevance of work. A
$1000 cash prize each will be awarded to up to 10 papers
selected to be published in the Journal. The 2008 Journal
will debut during Green River Rendezvous Days July 10-14,
2008.
Papers must be received by January 2, 2009 to be
considered for the 2009 publication. Before submitting a
paper, please review the Author
Instructions.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN FUR TRADE ERA
The impact of the Rocky Mountain fur trade era (1824-1840)
on the young United States of America was tremendous. By
leading the way for the largest voluntary mass migrations
in history, the mountain man helped expand the United States
from the Missouri River to the Pacific Coast. It produced
the first truly American iconic figure, the mountain man,
who captures the American imagination even today. The mountain
man helped introduce the world to the Plains Indians, whose
buffalo-based culture also became an American icon, but
hastened their demise because of the mass migration that
followed.
The Rocky Mountain fur trade era will be defined as starting
in 1824 and ending in 1840. In March 1824, Jed Smith led
a party of trappers into the Green River Valley, finding
an abundance of beaver and no hostile Indians. The mountain
man, rendezvous, and overland supply system followed this
discovery and ultimately characterized the Rocky Mountain
fur trade era. The rendezvous of 1840 is the last classic
rendezvous and marks the end of the era. Fur trade in the
mountains existed before this time and after, but these
dates bracket the unique period of the fur trade based on
the rendezvous system. Geographically the boundaries of
the Rocky Mountain fur trade are roughly defined as the
Rocky Mountains of Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado and
Utah encompassing the area trapped and traded by the mountain
men and Indians who were primarily supplied by the rendezvous
system.
SUBJECTS
While the definition of the Rocky Mountain fur trade era
is fairly limited, the subject matter acceptable for publication
is quite broad. Subject areas not directly related the era
but adding new insight are encouraged. In general any subject
that led up to, was contemporary in time or place, was affected
by, or had an effect on the Rocky Mountain fur trade era
is encouraged.
In addition to historical research, hands-on experiments
and research that give insight into the era are also encouraged.
Experimental techniques and data should be well documented
and backed up with pertinent historical research.
See Author Instructions
for more details on acceptable subjects.
PEER REVIEW
All papers that pass preliminary review will be forwarded
to three peer reviewers picked for their knowledge of the
subject. The purpose of peer review is to check for accuracy
and thoroughness of research and to make recommendations
for improvement. Refer to Peer
Reviewer Guidelines for an overview. If you are interested
in being a peer reviewer, please submit a Peer
Reviewer Application. Peer reviewers can also be authors
of their own papers.
SCHEDULE & PROCESS - (Detailed
schedule)
- January 2 - Papers Due
- January - Peer Reviews
- Preliminary review by staff to select a first cut
of 20 papers
- Peer reviewers selected for each paper
- Peer review of up to 20 papers
- February through April - Planning & Publication
- Editorial Board selects up to 10 papers for publication
- Notification of authors to be published, invitation
to forum
- Layout & design of Journal
- July 10 -14, 2008 - Green River Rendezvous Days
- Journal available for purchase
- Recetion and Awards presentation
- August - Call for papers for 2009 Journal
EDITORIAL BOARD
The Editorial Board will provide direction and advice on
content to ensure that the publication adheres to high academic
standards.
- Advise on structure and standards for the Journal
- Help select appropriate scholars to conduct peer reviews
for each paper
- Based on peer reviews, will choose up to 10 papers to
be published in the Journal.
- Review and final approve Journal before publication
Fred R. Gowans, PhD, professor emeritus of Western
American history, Brigham Young University, is the Historian
in Residence of the Museum of the Mountain Man.
Jim Hardee graduated from the University of the
Pacific, Stockton, California. He has served as Director
of the Fur Trade Research Center since 1998. He is the Museum
Factor for the American Mountain Men Association and is
the former President of the Jedediah Smith Society.
Laurie Hartwig, BS, University of Wisconsin-Madison,
is the Director of the Sublette County Historical Society
and the Museum of the Mountain Man.
For more information on the Journal, download the supporting
documents linked on the side bar or contact the Museum
of
the Mountain Man, PO Box 909, Pinedale, Wyoming 82941 -
Email: journal@mmmuseum.com
- Phone: 877-686-6266 - Fax: 307-367-6768
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