French Colonial Historical Society

We have now sent out notifications for the 2026 Annual Conference in Ireland.

If you have not received any information, please contact your Panel Chair (where relevant) or check you Spam/Junk Folders!

Nous avons envoyé les acceptations pour la conférence annuelle de 2026 en Irlande.

Si vous n'avez rien reçu, veuillez contacter le président de votre panel (le cas échéant) ou vérifier vos courriers indésirables/Spam!

This person, in consultation with the FCHS leadership team, also will assist the Society in its efforts to create opportunities for and to promote the work of early-career scholars, and they participate in steering the Society.

The Early Career Scholar will serve a two-year renewable term.

FCHS is seeking its next "Early Career Scholar", who will advocate for the concerns and needs of scholars in the early stages of their careers, including graduate students.

If you are interested in learning more, please contact Matt Stanard via president@frenchcolonial.org no later than 27 Feb 26.

Le "Early Career Scholar" participe à la direction générale de la Société. Le mandat du responsable est de deux ans, renouvelable.

Ce responsable défendra les intérêts et les besoins des chercheurs en début de carrière, y compris les étudiants diplômés.

De plus, ce membre soutiendra SHCF dans ses efforts pour créer des opportunités et promouvoir le travail des chercheurs en début de carrière.

On recherche quelqu'un en début de carrière pour rejoindre son équipe de direction. Ce membre s’occupera du mentorat et des intérêts de nos collègues en début de carrière.

Si vous souhaitez en savoir plus, veuillez contacter Matt Stanard (president@frenchcolonial.org) au plus tard le 27 fév 26

La SHCF cherche un.e president.e et vice-président.e. Les nominé.e.s doivent soumettre une brève bio (100-150 mots) et une déclaration d'intérêt et qualifications (150-200 mots) à vice-president@frenchcolonial.org avant le 3 Avril 26. Visitez notre site web (frenchcolonial.org) pour des détails.

The FCHS is calling for nominations for President and Vice-President. Those nominated should submit a brief bio (100-150 words) and statement of interest and qualifications (150-200 words) to vice-president[at]frenchcolonial.org by 3 Apr 2026. Check the FCHS website (frenchcolonial.org) for details.

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whose conference acceptance, a mystery.
They waited and waited for news,
with patience no one could accuse,
to book tickets to Éire swiftly!

Flyer for Kelly Duke Bryant's "Negotiating Childhood: French Colonialism and African Senegal, 1848-1940" to be published by UMass Press 24 Feb 2026!

🗃️ Parution/Publication--24 Feb/Fev 2026! 🗃️

"Negotiating Childhood: French Colonialism and African Children in Senegal, 1848–1940" by Kelly Duke Bryant

-20% w/ code: UMASS20

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"Justice ordinaire et police du quotidien en contexte colonial dans l’empire français (XVIIIe -XXe s.)", Uni de Lille, 17-18 Sept 2026.

Vous pouvez adresser vos propositions et communications à Isabelle Surun (isabelle.surun@univ-lille.fr).

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CFP: "Ordinary justice and everyday policing in the French Empire", Uni of Lille, 17-18 Sept 2026.

The call for proposals is open until 6 March.

Proposals and questions can be directed to Prof. Isabelle Surun at isabelle.surun@univ-lille.fr.

histoire-sociale.cnrs.fr/aac-justice-...

promotional flyer for new book: "By Flesh and Toil: How Sex, Race and Labor shaped the Early French Empire" by Mélanie Lamotte" published by Harvard University Press

New Publication/Parution!

"By Flesh and Toil: How Sex, Race and Labor shaped the Early French Empire" by Mélanie Lamotte

Coming 27 Jan 2026/ Announcé 26 Jan 2026

(Be sure to send any book announcements/promotional material to media@frenchcolonial.org for distribution on social media)

Nouvelle année, nouvelle adhésion ! Commencez l'année 2026 du bon pied en renouvelant votre adhésion à la FCHS!

membre étudiante : 35 $
membre régulière : 65 $
membre à vie : 650 $

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New Year, New Membership! Start 2026 out right by renewing your membership to FCHS!!

Student Memberships for $35
Regular Membership for $65
Lifetime Membership for $650

frenchcolonial.org/membership-o...

SHCF accepte les nominations pour son Prix de l'article 2025 jusqu'au 31 jan 2026.

Consultez notre site web pour plus d'informations!

frenchcolonial.org/awards-prize...

FCHS is accepting submissions for its 2025 Article Prize until 31 Jan 26.

Any article dealing with French Colonial history published in 2025 in either Eng or Fr, irrespective of geographic focus or time period.

See our webpage for more information!

frenchcolonial.org/awards-prize...

Reminder: FCHS is still accepting nominations for this Prix pour services distingués, which recognizes an individual longtime member or committed associate of the group who has gone above and beyond in their service to the Society.

The deadline for nominations is January 31, 2026.

Il est encore temps de proposer la candidature de quelqu'un pour le Prix pour services distingués, qui vise à récompenser un·e membre du groupe qui s’est particulièrement distingué par son dévouement à la SHCF.

La date limite pour les candidatures est le 31 janvier 2026.

Blue, grey, white and black logo of the Journal of the Western Society of French History featuring images of French culture and history above a black band with the journal title and Volume 51 2025, 10 times written below.

We're delighted to announce that vol. 51 (2025) of the Journal of the Western Society for French History is now live!

We're open access, so no paywalls or other impediments to your full reading enjoyment. Here's the link to the full table of contents:

journals.publishing.umich.edu/wsfh/issue/3...

The brief conveys the importance of international scholars and students to American higher education, especially in the historical discipline, and the benefits and opportunities they bring to the US.

AHA Files Amicus Brief in Support of Foreign Scholars - AHA The American Historical Association (AHA), in collaboration with Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), has filed an amicus brief in support of Harvard University’s lawsuit again...

The FCHS has joined the American Historical Association’s amicus brief in support of Harvard University’s lawsuit against the federal government over the university’s ability to host foreign scholars and students.

www.historians.org/news/aha-fil...

Le mémoire souligne l'importance des chercheurs et des étudiants internationaux pour l'enseignement supérieur américain, en particulier dans le domaine de l'histoire, ainsi que les avantages et les opportunités qu'ils apportent aux États-Unis.

AHA Files Amicus Brief in Support of Foreign Scholars - AHA The American Historical Association (AHA), in collaboration with Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), has filed an amicus brief in support of Harvard University’s lawsuit again...

La SHCF s'est jointe au mémoire d'amicus curiae de l'AHA en soutien au procès intenté par Harvard Uni contre le gouvernement fédéral des États-Unis concernant la capacité de l'université à accueillir des chercheurs et des étudiants étrangers.

www.historians.org/news/aha-fil...

Call for Nominations: Prix pour services distingués Call for Nominations The French Colonial Historical Society (FCHS) calls for nominations for the Prix pour services distingués. On the society’s 50th anniversary, the FCHS created the Prix pour se...

For its 50th anniversary, the FCHS created the Prix pour services distingués, recognizing the exceptional service of a member to the Society. The deadline for nominations is 31 Jan 26.

The prize will be awarded at the Annual Meeting at Maynooth University in Ireland. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Call for Nominations: Prix pour services distingués Call for Nominations The French Colonial Historical Society (FCHS) calls for nominations for the Prix pour services distingués. On the society’s 50th anniversary, the FCHS created the Prix pour se...

À l’occasion de son 50eme anniversaire, la SHCF a créé le Prix pour services distingués! La date limite pour les candidatures est le 31 jan 2026.

Le prix sera remis lors du congrès annuel à Maynooth University en Irlande.

Plus d'infromation à docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Publication!! Parution!!

The newest edition of French Colonial History (vol 23-24) is now available!

La dernière édition de French Colonial History (vol. 23-24) est maintenant disponible !

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Le 13 Nov marque le 10ème anniversaire des attentats de Paris de nov 2015. SHCF vous propose le Paris Syllabus, qui contient de ressources pour les enseignants. Toutes les nouvelles suggestions sont bienvenues. Veuillez contacter: techofficer[at]frenchcolonial.org

frenchcolonial.org/paris-syllab...

Today, Nov 13, marks 10 years since the Nov 2015 Paris attacks. FCHS maintains the Paris Syllabus page with numerous resources for educators. We welcome new contributions to the Paris Syllabus page to develop it further. Contact: techofficer@frenchcolonial.org

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