North
American Slavery in Comparative Perspective
July 12-July 18, 2009
Director: Ira
Berlin, Distinguished University Professor,
University of Maryland
The ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment to the
Constitution in December 1865 abolished slavery in the
United States, formally, officially, and legally. A-century-and-a-half
after Emancipation, however, the question of slavery
still roils the waters of American life. This seminar,
led by Ira Berlin, will view the development of chattel
bondage in mainland North America from the perspective
of the larger Atlantic world. Topics include the nature
of the slave trade, the distinction between societies
with slaves and slave societies, the evolution of plantation
slavery, the transforming face of the Age of Revolutions,
the remaking of slavery in the nineteenth century, and
the contemporary debate about the meaning of slavery
for American life.
Please find below important information
regarding the North American Slavery Summer Seminar.
READINGS
Readings are sent by the Institute to participants of
the seminar. Course Reader MAY including
selections from:
- Ira Berlin, Generations of Captivity: A History
of African-American Slaves. New Haven: Yale University
Press, 2003.
- Philip Curtin, The Rise and Fall of the Plantation
Complex: Essays in Atlantic History. Cambridge:
Cambridge University Press, 1990.
- Frederick Douglass, Narrative of the Life of
Frederick Douglass. Ed. David W. Blight. Boston:
Bedford/St. Martins, 2003.
- Frank Tannenbaum, Slave and Citizen: The Negro
in the Americas. New York: Vintage Books, 1946.
Beacon Press, 1992.
TRAVEL
The University of Maryland is located just ten miles
from Washington, DC. There are several ways to travel
to the University. Travelers coming by air have a choice
of Reagan Washington National (DCA), Baltimore-Washington
International (BWI), and Washington Dulles (IAD). Super
Shuttle will take you from any of these locations
to the campus starting at around $30 (slightly more
if you are coming from Washington Dulles) with an added
fee for each additional passenger. Amtrak
provides service to Washington, DC's Union Station.
If you plan to reach the campus by car the University
offers directions as well as maps
of the campus.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Workshop participants will be housed in Annapolis Hall.
These dormitories are organized in suites; participants
will have their own bedrooms but will share a common
area and bathroom. Linens will be provided, but you
may want to include extras on your own. Air conditioning
in the dorms can be quite cold; we recommend that you
bring extra layers or an extra blanket. Some participants
choose to bring laptops. All the dorm rooms are wired
for internet service and most of the campus is wireless
accessible.
MEALS
A continental breakfast will be served in the Maryland
Room on most days. University Meal Deal cards will be
provided for lunches and dinners, with the exception
of boxed lunches and shared meals. Meal Deal cards function
as debit cards for specific local eateries (a list of
which will be provided, along with restaurant coupons,
upon arrival). Most restaurants are located on Route
1 in College Park, within walking distance of the dorms
and the Maryland Room.
TEMPERATURE AND
CLOTHING
In July the temperatures range from the 60s in the evening
to the 80s and 90s during the day. Since it is difficult
to predict the weather, pack articles of clothing that
may be layered to accommodate a range of temperatures.
In case of rain, be sure to pack an umbrella. Dress
is casual during the day. Since you will be doing some
walking, be sure to pack a pair of comfortable walking
shoes and a hat or other head covering.
GRADUATE CREDIT
Pittsburg
State University (PSU) is pleased to offer graduate
credit to workshop participants at a tuition fee
of $199 per credit hour. Participants can receive three
graduate credit hours for the duration of the week.
For more information, including cost, please contact
Dr.
Kelly A. Woestman. Please note the enrollment deadline
is June 1, 2009. PSU has national NCATE
accreditation.
If you plan on transferring graduate credits please
ask your higher education institution if it will accept
transfers, especially toward degree programs.
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
The Gilder Lehrman Institute will arrange for computer
access and printer services to be available to participants
during the week. You will be issued a University of
Maryland print card that will allow you to print at
the university’s libraries and computer labs.
Throughout the workshop participants will have limited
access to campus computer labs and equipment for Internet
research, word processing, and printing. The University
of Maryland’s libraries will also be available
for research during evening hours. Classrooms located
at the University of Maryland will be used for workshops.
These classrooms are equipped with the technological
capabilities to accommodate presenters using a variety
of media.
STIPEND
Participating teachers will receive a stipend of $400
to help cover travel expenses. All participants are
required to attend all workshop sessions to receive
full stipends. Participants who do not complete the
full tenure of the project will receive a reduced stipend.
We will present stipend checks to participants prior
to departure. Stipends are taxable. Reporting is the
responsibility of the participant.
QUESTIONS?
E-mail seminars@gilderlehrman.org
or call 646-366-9666.
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