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Kansas History @kshistoryjournal.bsky.social · 10h

We publish academic articles of around 9,000 words on the history and culture of Kansas and the Great Plains. We are quarterly, peer reviewed, and eager to see your submissions!

Here’s the link with our guidelines: www.kansashistory.gov/p/kansas-his...

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University Press of Florida @floridapress.bsky.social · 9d

Don’t forget to register for our Fall 2025 Publishing Symposium!

Please join us for this free virtual event on October 23rd, starting at 1pm EST. It is open to anyone who would like to learn more about book publishing. Register here: upress.ufl.edu

This is a promotional graphic for the University Press of Florida’s Fall 2025 Publishing Symposium. It features the three sessions that make up the symposium, “Understanding Editors,” “Careers in Publishing,” and “Publishing Career Meetup,” as well as their respective start and end times in multicolored bands against an azure background. University Press of Florida and UF Press logos appear in white in the bottom right corner, while white text in the left corner reads, “Fall 2025 Publishing Symposium.”

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Kansas History @kshistoryjournal.bsky.social · Sep 11

We are posting this on Handshake and will also accept personal statements via email at [email protected]. Position remains open until filled. (/fin)

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Kansas History @kshistoryjournal.bsky.social · Sep 11

Must be at least sophomore standing and workstudy eligible. Candidates must have strong communication skills, some experience with historical research methods and citation practices, basic computer literacy, an eye for detail, and the ability to work independently. Flexible schedule and $15 an hour.

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Kansas History @kshistoryjournal.bsky.social · Sep 11

INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT THE WORLD OF PUBLISHING? DO YOU ENJOY LEARNING ABOUT THE HISTORY OF KANSAS? We are hiring an undergraduate editorial assistant for the 2025-2026 academic year. Must be a current KSU student; more details below or feel free to DM us.

Text reads: Flexible schedule? Check. Publishing experience? Check. $15 an hour? Check. Learning about Kansas? Check.

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Kansas History @kshistoryjournal.bsky.social · Sep 10

Eisenhower fans—this lecture will be right up your alley!

KSU Department of History @kstatehistory.bsky.social · Sep 10

You are invited to the 2025 Eisenhower Lecture on October 9. Paul Kennedy of Yale University will present "Eisenhower on Omaha Beach...or the Many Components to the Allied Victory."

Join us at the K-State Alumni Center at 7pm, preceded by a reception at 6pm. RSVP by September 20, [email protected].

Photo of General Eisenhower looking out over an open field.

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Kansas History @kshistoryjournal.bsky.social · Sep 4

Here is a link to the change.org petition, www.change.org/p/save-iowa-.... Closing the historical society and ending publication of their scholarly journal will have wide-ranging impacts on all historians. Please sign!

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Kansas History @kshistoryjournal.bsky.social · Sep 4

We have also spoken out in support for the Annals of Iowa, our sister publication. Let's remember the importance of state and local history!

American Historical Association @historians.org · Sep 3

AHA members Linda K. Kerber (Univ. of Iowa) and David W. Blight (Yale Univ.) co-authored an op-ed for the Des Moines Register protesting the Iowa legislature’s planned closure of the state historical society. 🗃️

AHA Members Co-Author Op-Ed in Des Moines Register on Planned Closure of Iowa Historical Society

AHA members Linda K. Kerber (Univ. of Iowa) and David W. Blight (Yale Univ.) co-authored an op-ed for the Des Moines Register protesting the Iowa legislature’s planned closure of the state historical ...

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Kansas History @kshistoryjournal.bsky.social · Aug 26

✴️ Are you on Facebook and/or Instagram? Make sure to follow us over there as well, @kshistoryjournal. ✴️

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Kansas History @kshistoryjournal.bsky.social · Aug 22

Our summer issue faced some delays at the printers, but we are sending it out next week. Thanks for your patience!

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AskHistorians @askhistorians.bsky.social · Aug 21

The #AMA train keepings rolling #Skystorians! @sgallagher12.bsky.social, is here to talk about her new book "Black Wests: Reshaping Race and Place in Popular Culture", & answer all your questions on Black history and culture in the American West!
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Kansas History @kshistoryjournal.bsky.social · Aug 14

A great opportunity for authors to present research and get feedback! 👇

Midwestern History Association @midwesternhistory.bsky.social · Aug 12

🚨CFP🚨 The Midwestern History Association invites proposals for the 12th Midwestern History Conference, Thursday, April 30–Friday, May 1, 2026, hosted by Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, in conjunction with its annual Altman Symposium in the humanities. Submission Deadline: Monday, December 8, 2025.

2026 Conference — Midwestern History Association

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Kansas History @kshistoryjournal.bsky.social · Aug 8

For historical research, anything outside of using it as a search engine (and then actually reading those sources, if they exist) generally creates poor results. We also expect authors to submit their own writing, in their own voice. Our editors can help them polish their writing.

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Kansas History @kshistoryjournal.bsky.social · Aug 6

This doesn’t explicitly mention submitting work to history journals, but to be clear, our editorial policy is that articles written using generative AI will not be considered for publication.

American Historical Association @historians.org · Aug 5

The AHA has published Guiding Principles for Artificial Intelligence in History Education, offering a disciplinary approach to AI that focuses on the specific needs and challenges of history educators. 🗃️

Guiding Principles for Artificial Intelligence in History Education

These 14 foundational principles are meant to assist educators and administrators in crafting AI policies suited to local circumstances and the specific needs of students.

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Kansas History @kshistoryjournal.bsky.social · Aug 6

There are quite a few interesting books related to Kansas here. We look forward to publishing some reviews in the near future!

University of Oklahoma Press @oupress.bsky.social · Aug 6

Gear Up for Great Reads! Our Fall/Winter 2025 Catalog is LIVE and waiting for you! Explore what’s new from OU Press. www.oupress.com/catalogs/

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Kansas History @kshistoryjournal.bsky.social · Aug 5

Great to finally see you, partner! 😂 🤠

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Kansas History @kshistoryjournal.bsky.social · Aug 4

Our biennial tradition of publishing film reviews is coming your way in the Summer issue! Scholars from across the nation discuss films (and TV series) with Kansas or Great Plains themes, ranging from blockbusters like Wicked to local documentaries. 🎥 🎬 🍿

Black background with a film reel design, and the text reads: Coming Summer 2025, "Echoes of Oz: Filmmaking in Kansas and the Great Plains," edited by Thomas Prasch.

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Kansas History @kshistoryjournal.bsky.social · Jul 20

Our second article out Summer 2025 is another oral history from Garden City's Hispanic community, this time with Pedro "Pete" Sandoval. Subscribe today to receive this issue!

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Colorful fiesta inspired slide with the article title and editors: "Mexican Roots on Kansas Soil: Pedro Sandoval's Life in Southwest Kansas" edited and introduced by David Solis and Marco Macias, out Summer 2025.

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Kansas History @kshistoryjournal.bsky.social · Jul 17

Following the creation of the state’s fish commissioner position in 1877, Kansas began devoting more resources to support recreational fishing. To facilitate this, the department stocked fish, constructed or altered waterbodies, and combated pollution and siltation. Learn more in our Summer issue!

Image of men standing in front of a railroad car overlaid with the article's title, "An Industry That Will Combine Pleasure with Profit: The Foundations of Fisheries Management in Kansas, 1877-1929."

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Kansas History @kshistoryjournal.bsky.social · Jul 16

Our Summer issue is coming--we can't wait for you to see the finished product! Inside, you'll find an article on fisheries management and the Pratt fishery (Adam Hodge), an oral history with Pete Sandoval of Garden City (David Solis & Marco Macias), and our biennial film review series (Tom Prasch).

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Kansas History @kshistoryjournal.bsky.social · Jul 14

Guess what's coming in our summer issue? An article connected to this famous train car! Can you identify it? #kansashistory

Train car with arched windows with a group of men in suits standing in front of it. From the Kansas Historical Society.

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Kansas History @kshistoryjournal.bsky.social · Jul 11

Check out these videos on how to do historical research! 🗃️

Benjamin Park @benjaminepark.bsky.social · Jul 11

I've been doing a youtube series that seeks to pull back the curtain on historical work. My "How to Think Like a Historian" videos have included publication, primary source dissection, & historiography. My newest video seeks to demystify the process of archival research. I hope it's helpful.

Diving Into The Archives Like A Historian

YouTube video by Professor Benjamin Park

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Kansas History @kshistoryjournal.bsky.social · Jul 9

We always love reviewing books printed by our northern neighbor ☺️

Kansas History @kshistoryjournal.bsky.social · Jul 9

You can feel free to email the contacts at the bottom of the thread. Thank you for supporting local and state history!

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Kansas History @kshistoryjournal.bsky.social · Jul 9

Thank you for sharing!