Texas Division United Daughters of the Confederacy®

TEXAS DIVISION HISTORIAN’S

ESSAY AND POETRY SUBJECTS 2011-2012

DIVISION HISTORIAN

LINDA GRIMES

2412 BASTILLE CT.

MCKINNEY, TX 75070-4251

Rules for Historian's Essays

1. There is no word limit as long as the writer has something worthwhile to impart.  A scholarly approach is essential.  Footnotes citing authorities are required.  Direct quotations must be enclosed in quotation marks.  A complete bibliography must accompany essay.

2. Papers must be typed, double-spaced, and signed with a fictitious name. Real name, chapter and address of writer must be contained in a sealed envelope.  Author should keep a copy.  Papers should be in a form for immediate publication.  DO NOT SPIRAL BIND ESSAYS.

3. The term "Civil War" should not be used in reference to the "War Between the States" except in a direct quotation.

4. Essays must be sent to the Division Historian (note two addresses) by Division deadline of August 1, 2012.

5. Winning essays become the property of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.

CASH AWARDS FOR BEST HISTORICAL ESSAY

1. $15.00 offered by Betty Murphree Crosby, Texas Division Registrar 2004-2006, in honor of all the Daughters of District V. SUBJECT: “The Role of Texas Cotton Trails During the War Between the States.” (2009 Carryover)

2. $15.00 offered by Shirley Woodlock, Mary West Chapter 26, Waco, in honor of Esther Sims, Becka Sheehan, Betty Mann, Margaret Charlesworth, and Sherry Davis. SUBJECT: “The 10^th Texas Infantry.” (2009 Carryover)

3. $18.62 offered by Carolyn Dowden Jamail, Texas Division Historian 2008-2010, in honor of the officers of Lee’s Traveller Chapter 957, CofC, Houston. SUBJECT: “Events of the Year 1862 in the War Between the States.” (2009 Carryover)

4. $18.64 offered by Jennifer Salge, Third Vice President, Robert E. Lee Chapter 186, Houston, in honor of the officers of Lee’s Traveller Chapter 957, CofC, Houston. SUBJECT: “Events of the Year 1864 in the War Between the States.” (2009 Carryover)

5. $25.00 offered by Lynna Kay Shuffield, President, Oran M. Roberts Chapter 440, Houston, in memory of gallant Texans who sailed the waters. SUBJECT: “Confederate Naval Actions in Texas Rivers, Lakes, Estuaries or Bays.” (2009 Carryover)

6. $15.00 offered by Trevia Wooster Beverly, Oran M. Roberts Chapter 440, Houston. SUBJECT: “Joining the Fight: Harris County’s Local Units.” (2010 Carryover)

7. $15.00 offered by Trevia Wooster Beverly, Oran M. Roberts Chapter 440, Houston. SUBJECT: “Houston Women Answer the Call During the War Between the States.” (2010 Carryover)

8. $15.00 offered by Trevia Wooster Beverly, Oran M. Roberts Chapter 440, Houston. SUBJECT: “Houston’s ‘Spirit of the Confederacy’ Sculpture.” (2010 Carryover)

9. $15.00 offered by Carolyn Dowden Jamail, Texas Division Historian 2002-2006 and 2008-2010, in honor of the members of Major George B. Erath Chapter 2679, Stephenville. SUBJECT: “Major George B. Erath and his service in the War Between the States.” (2011 Carryover)

10. $15.00 offered by Verna Bonner, Texas Division Honorary President. SUBJECT: “Life of a Southern Child During the War Between the States.” (2011 Carryover)

11. $15.00 offered by Jamie Reed, Jefferson Davis Chapter 1637, Houston, in memory of her great-great-great uncles, Private William H. Hunter and Captain James F. Hunter. SUBJECT: “The Jacksonport Guard.” (2011 Carryover)

12. $15.00 offered by Jamie Reed, Jefferson Davis Chapter 1637, Houston, in memory of her Polish born great-grandfather, Boleslaw Ludwig Ducknowski. SUBJECT: “The Panna Maria Grays.” (2011 Carryover)

13. $25.00 offered by Robert E. Lee Chapter 186, Houston. SUBJECT: “Home Life in Texas During the War Between the States.” (2011 Carryover)

14. $30.00 offered by Thomas Jefferson Stubbs Chapter 2523, Conroe, in honor of chapter members. SUBJECT: “Confederates That Went to Brazil After the War.” (2011 Carryover)

15. $15.00 offered by Judy Seymore, Margaret Howell Davis Chapter 2418, Austin. SUBJECT: “Which Was Deadlier – Bullets or Disease During the War Between the States?” (2012)

16. $25.00 offered by Albert Sidney Johnston Chapter 105, Austin, in memory of Real Daughter, Marjorie Richards. SUBJECT: “An Innocent Young Man: The Unjust End of Confederate Hero Calvin Crozier.” (2012)

17. $25.00 offered by Lana Henley, 2010-12 District VI Chairman, in honor of Horace Lawson Hunley, CSA. SUBJECT: “The Pioneer – the First CSA Submarine.” (2012)

18. $15.00 offered by Jan Bush, President, Albert Sidney Johnston Chapter 105, Austin, in honor of special companions everywhere. SUBJECT: “Memoirs of Traveller, A Companion of General Robert E. Lee.” (2012)

19. $15.00 offered by Sherry Davis, Honorary President of General, UDC. SUBJECT: “Jefferson Davis Highwar Markers in MS, AL, KY, GA, VA and FL (stating exact locations).” (2012)

CASH AWARDS FOR BEST HISTORICAL POEM

1. $15.00 offered by Jan Bush, President, Albert Sidney Johnston Chapter 105, Austin, in honor of the Ladies of District VI. SUBJECT: “Gracious Southern Ladies.” (2012)

2. $15.00 offered by Sherry Davis, Honorary President of General, UDC, in memory of Hazel Farris Schauer. SUBJECT: “Texas Confederate Money.” (2012)

3. $25.00 offered by Linda Grimes, 2010-12 Texas Division Historian, in honor of Nancy Brantley, 2010-12 Texas Division Music of the Confederacy Chairman and Director of The Texas Belles Choir. SUBJECT: Importance of Music to the Confederate Soldiers – “Some Brought Cheers – Some Brought Tears.” (2012)

4. $15.00 offered by Shiloh Chapter 2538, Plano, in memory of Sheila Lynn McLean Stough. SUBJECT: “A Legacy of Pride, Honor and Courage.” (2012)

5. $15.00 offered by J.B. Gordon 339, Huntsville, in honor of Sue Hardy. SUBJECT: “Confederate Lady Spies.” (2012)