Senior Division
Format
All submissions must be typed in black ink on white 8-1/2 x 11 letter size paper with 1 inch margins all around, double spaced, using Times New Roman, Calibri or Arial 12 point font. The title and author’s name (on a separate line) should be centered at the top of each page and sequentially numbered in the bottom margin.
Illustrations in the form of sketches, maps, charts and graphs may be embedded within the text not to exceed one fourth of a page size (3-1/4 x 4-1/2 inches) with caption, and limited to one per page. Photographs are not permitted.
Footnotes and a detailed bibliography are required. The illustrations, footnotes and bibliography will not be included in total word count.
Length of essay / word count: 2000 – 2500 words (approximately 8 to 10 pages)
Guidelines
All research, preparation and composition must be personally performed by the contestant. The use of Artificial Intelligence or Open Edit resources (e.g., Wikipedia / Wiki or similar) is prohibited.
Subject of Essay
The Growth of Dallas – 1840 to 1880
Subtopics – Choose one from this list and include in the essay title. (e.g., The Growth of Dallas – 1840 to 1880 / Founding) The subtopic should be fully researched and related to the subject based on the whole population, not a single individual or family group.
- Founding (suggested elements) Concurrent events; circumstances; location
- Security (suggested elements) Protecting the frontier; relations with Native Americans
- Industrialization (suggested elements) Steam power; lumber and grain mills; manufacturing; brick making
- Bountiful Land (suggested elements) Natural resources; crops; livestock; property valuation increase
- Boom Years (suggested elements) Infrastructure improvements; commercial and mercantile activities
Application: Complete the attached application form and email to: historian@dallaspioneer.org
On receipt you will receive a confirmation and a packet of instructions.
