Writing Competition Is Established

The Northern New York Library Network is pleased to initiate its first "Researching the North Country Writing Competition."

The purpose of the competition is to encourage original research concerning the people, places, and institutions of Northern New York. Participants are particularly encouraged to make use of the collections of libraries, archives, and other cultural resources in the region as primary resource materials.

Submittals must represent original, primary research concerning historical events, persons, institutions, or organizations from any of the following counties: Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, or St. Lawrence. Cash awards will be given to first and second place winners.

Essays will be judged on (in order): quality of scholarship; originality of topic and treatment; and use of local libraries, archives and cultural resources.

Cash awards of $1,000 for first place, and $500 for second place will be given.

The Network asks its member libraries, museums, and related institutions to spread the word about this new and exciting competition to their patrons and constituents.

Complete competition guidelines are available on the NNYLN’s website at www.nnyln.org.