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Elmer Kelton and Becky Matthews

WTHA members Elmer Kelton, noted Texas novelist, and Becky Matthews

2026 Meeting

Lubbock

April 10-11, 2026

MCM Elegante Hotel



CALL FOR PAPERS:

WTHA invites proposals for papers to be presented at the 97th annual meeting hosted April 10-11, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas.

Topics should cover social, cultural, and historical subjects pertaining to West Texas or adjacent areas (eastern New Mexico, western Oklahoma etc.).

Submission form for session proposals

For individual proposals please include the name of presenter, title of paper, and a one-paragraph overview of the paper.

Proposals for compete sessions are encouraged.

For session proposals please include the name of a moderator, the name of three presenters, the title of their papers, and a one-paragraph overview of each paper. Presentations must be NO longer than 18 minutes.

Due Date for Submissions is November 8, 2025.

Presenters will be notified of acceptance by December 15, 2025.

Send proposals to: West Texas Historical Association, P.O. 41041, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas 79409, or via email to wthayb@ttu.edu.

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