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Iowa
Heritage Illustrated presents Iowa history in an attractive and accessible
style, with life, action, and color. The magazine is heavily illustrated with
historical and current photographs and artwork. Each issue presents a broad range
of topics and reflects solid research, careful interpretation, and clear literary
style. Iowa's history is presented through a variety of formats—researched
articles, autobiographical accounts, photo essays, artifact photography, material
culture, architecture, edited documents (such as letters and diaries), personal
essays, and oral history interviews. This blend of individual voices and solid
research allows for personal expression tempered with historical objectivity.
The style is generally narrative, sometimes interpretive. Our audience largely
comprises readers with a keen interest in history but not necessarily an academic
background in history. We do not publish scholarly manuscripts unless the presentation
is appropriate or adaptable for a general reading audience. Although an article
may focus on one event or individual, it is particularly important to provide
the broader historical context so readers understand how that individual or event
fits into the larger picture of Iowa, midwestern, or national history. Both primary
and secondary sources are important.
Originality and significance of the topic, as well as the quality of research
and writing, will determine acceptance for publication. We seldom reprint material
that has been published elsewhere. Nor do we publish family histories or personal
reminiscences unless they are exceptionally compelling or historically significant,
or if they illustrate broad themes in ways that appeal to a general audience.
Our purposes, admittedly, are many: To excite, educate, and entertain readers
about Iowa history. To help readers connect the past and the historical manifestations
that surround them—historical photographs, documents, memory, architecture,
the natural and built landscape, historical objects. To encourage individuals
to value, articulate, record, understand, and preserve their history. To serve
as a bridge between historians and the public. To bring current research and scholarly
interpretations to the public in an accessible, lively format. Likewise, to publish
personal accounts that will fuel later scholarly research.
Published since 1920, the magazine was titled The Palimpsest until 1996.
Submission
Guidelines
• Queries are recommended.
• Manuscripts may be submitted as hard copy (double-spaced), on CD (with
accompanying hard copy), or as an e-mail attachment.
• Length depends on topic and focus. Generally 5 to 20 manuscript pages
(1250 to 5000 words) works well, but query editor if the length differs.
• Most articles, when published, are accompanied by a boxed "Note on
Sources," which lists major sources. Nevertheless, footnotes or endnotes
must appear in the original submission, unless it is largely autobiographical.
When using newspaper sources, please cite page as well as date.
• Because illustrated material is integral to the magazine, we encourage
authors to include photographs and illustrations or suggestions. Briefly explain
images and cite their sources. Photocopies are appropriate at the submission stage.
• Please allow up to three months for evaluation.
Copyright
Contents are copyrighted
to the State Historical Society of Iowa, the publisher of Iowa Heritage Illustrated.
The Society is an ongoing institution capable of protecting copyright over a long
period. We also receive many requests from noncommercial publishers (such as local
historical societies or community history groups) to reprint articles from Iowa
Heritage Illustrated. In the interests of long-term protection and making
historical material (originally published at taxpayers' expense) readily available
to the public, we think it desirable for the Society to hold copyright to Iowa
Heritage Illustrated articles. If you as an author later wish to reprint
an article, we will grant you permission.
Payment
Payment is available
for the current publishing year. Range: $50-$500, depending on type of manuscript,
depth of research, quality of writing, complexity of issue, published length,
etc. Author receives 10 free copies and 40% discount on additional copies.
Address
Ginalie Swaim,
Editor
State Historical Society of Iowa
402 Iowa Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52240-1806
Phone: (319) 335-3932
Fax: (319) 335-3935
E-mail: Ginalie-Swaim@uiowa.edu
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