Created by a generous donation to UTA, the Ida V. Hall and George Kohfeldt Endowed Scholarship to Southwestern Studies is intended to assist students whose studies focus on the Native American Southwest. The scholarship's namesake is a couple whose friendship -- and mutual respect for the region's peoples -- spanned several decades. Ida Hall of Dallas noted that George Kohfeldt was an inspiration to her because "he was never critical of anyone and accepted people exactly as they were. If they were different or believed differently than he did, that was just fine." Although George Kohfeldt died in 1989, his memory is perpetuated in the gift by Ida V. Hall to UTA in October of 1999. Ms. Hall has a long history with UTA. She first became involved with the university more than thirty years ago, and graduated with a BA degree in 1074 at 61 years of age. Never forgetting the opportunity that UTA provided to her, Ms. Hall wanted to be certain that "future generations of students are provided the same opportunity." Ms. Hall's interest in Native American culture is traceable to the many years she spent in Oklahoma.

The scholarship is intended to help qualified students defray their expenses at UTA. Eligible students will be in Southwestern Studies and/or the numerous related disciplines, including, but not limited to, history, anthropology, political science, art, music, geography, Spanish, English, art history, and the history of cartography. Among the factors considered in the review of applicants are a history of involvement with the Native American community, a strong academic record, and demonstrated financial need. The Center has appointed a faculty committee to review applications, and selection of the students for this scholarship began in the Spring of 2000. For more information about this scholarship, please contact the Center at Box 19497, UTA, Arlington, 76019-0497, (817) 272-3997, or email: center @library.uta.edu.

TRAVEL STIPENDS AVAILABLE FOR STUDY AT THE
DAVID RUMSEY MAP LIBRARY, SAN FRANCISCO

The University of Texas at Arlington is pleased to announce the availability of travel stipends to support the research of UTA graduate students studying cartographic history. The travel/research stipends are made possible by San Francisco map collector David Rumsey, whose personal library contains many historical maps. Mr. Rumsey's map collection and library specializes in maps of the Americas from about 1750 to 1900, and contains many related documents that place the maps in historical and geographical context. The collection is described on the website <davidrumsey.com>

Stipends are limited to supporting student travel to Mr. Rumsey's personal map collection and related research costs. The stipends will support student projects in two major areas -- those that focus on cartographic history specifically, or those that employ cartographic history as part of broader historical interpretations. Mr. Rumsey will be available to assist students as they work in his library. To further assist with costs and to ease access to the collection, awardees may stay in the guesthouse that adjoins Mr. Rumsey's library.

To be eligible, students must be enrolled in either the Masters or Doctoral degree level program offered by UTA's History Department. They must also obtain a letter of recommendation from at least one UTA history professor. Up to two stipends will be awarded annually to qualified students, and expenses will normally not exceed $2,000 each.

To apply, students must complete an application form, provide appropriate documentation, and complete brief essays outlining the research project and the cartographic sources that will be consulted.

Application Form:

Your name ___________________________________________________

Current degree being pursued: Master's ______ Doctoral _______

Briefly summarize your thesis or dissertation research:

Briefly summarize the materials you hope to consult in Mr. Rumsey's library (please name specific materials and/or describe types of materials that will be consulted in your research):

Briefly describe how the materials relate to your thesis/dissertation research:

Describe the timing of your proposed visit, being sure to state the number of days needed and the approximate time/dates you would hope to visit (example, three days' research in mid April, 2001):

Please attach the following: Letter of recommendation from UTA faculty member
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