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Middle Tennessee State University welcomes you to the 14th Baseball in Literature and Culture Conference!

Friday, March 27, 2009
8:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
James Union Building
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN 37132

Sponsored by the Department of English at Middle Tennessee State University, this conference focuses on the role of baseball in literature and culture. Presentations include papers from baseball scholars on a variety of topics including baseball and social issues, baseball and language, baseball in fiction and poetry, and baseball in drama.

Special Guests

Luncheon Speaker:
Jim "Mudcat" Grant, former major league pitcher, author, The Black Aces

 Keynote Address:
Dr. Harriett Hamilton, Alabama A&M University

 Please direct your scheduling or agenda questions to Ron Kates (rkates@mtsu.edu) or Warren Tormey (tormey@mtsu.edu) at Middle Tennessee State University.

For additional conference information, please contact Connie Huddleston, events coordinator at (615) 494-7628 or chudd@mtsu.edu.

Special Thanks to: African American History Month Program, Distinguished Lecturer's Committee, College of Liberal Arts, National Women's History Month

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