Berkshire Conference of Women Historians

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Perhaps you already know us for our triennial meeting, The Berkshire Conference on the History of Women ("The Big Berks") Launched in 1973, it is now the largest gathering of its kind in the world. Our 2017 meeting will be at Hofstra University, less than an hour's drive outside New York City.

Members are invited to our annual retreats, where many scholars begin their relationship to the organization in an atmosphere designed to promote friendship, relaxation, and networking. Feel free to click around our site to read more about our history, our governance structure, our prizes and our committees. We hope that when you learn more about us you will want to join at the level that is comfortable for you.

About

Overview

Our Vision Fostering friendship, and the exchange of ideas, among a global network of feminist historians. Our Mission Promoting the interests of women historians, their allies and friends. Our Purpose The Berkshire Conference of Women … Read More »

History

History

The Berkshire Conference of Women Historians was founded in 1930 by Louise Fargo Brown of Vassar College and Louise Ropes Loomis of Wells College. Initially called the Lakeville History Group, after the Connecticut retreat where early meetings were … Read More »

Timeline

Timeline

Too little is still known about the history of women's history and the role women have played more generally in the historical profession. The Berkshire Conference of Women Historians past, and the archives for the triennial conferences, are kept at … Read More »

Leadership

Leadership

The leadership of the Berks is guided by its officers. Questions about the triennial conference, initiatives you would like the Berkshire Conference to undertake, or service on Berkshire Conference Committees should go to the President. Questions … Read More »

Big Berks

The 2020 Berkshire Conference on the History of Women, Genders and Sexualities will be held in Baltimore, Maryland. The exact dates will be announced shortly. Please stay tuned for details. Keep up-to-date with Big Berks News Sign me up to receive information about the … Read More »

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Become a Member The Berkshire Conference of Women Historians is a vital network of scholars that welcomes all women in the historical profession. We offer two kinds of events: our triennial … Read More »

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Annual Meeting

Little Berks

Fall meeting of the Berkshire Conference of Women's Historians June 1-3, 2018 The Berkshire Conference of Women Historians invites you to attend its annual business meeting, better known as the Little Berks from Friday-Sunday, June 1-3, 2018 at Pheasant Run Resort in Mt. Pleasant, Illinois, a … Read More »

Prizes

Book and Article Prizes

The Berkshire Conference of Women Historians awards two annual book and article prizes in the following categories: An article in the fields of the history of women, gender, and/or sexuality. An article in any field of history other than the history of women, gender, and/or sexuality. A first book that deals … Read More »

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