As some of you know, I have been trying to piece together what information exists on lacemaking in New France and later Canada. Some of you may even have heard my talk at this summer's IOLI convention in Montreal. Now I'm trying to get governmental academic funding to do the research in earnest. This is where you might be able to help.
I need to demonstrate to the funding body involved (SSHRC - Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, a Canadian federal funding body) that my research is of some interest and quality. Since I am studying what is essentially, from their point of view, a minor craft of little commercial value to today's industry, and since I have not yet published any of my work in 'academic' publications, I need some other way of demonstrating that my research has some value. Could those of you who so feel inclined write me a few lines of comment (email is fine as long as you have signed with your full name and address) that I could add as an appendix to the grant application I am currently assembling? The due date is October 6th. Also, I would dearly love comments and ideas as to where my research could next go. As far as I know, I am the only one in Canada doing this kind of research and I do feel a little isolated and proceeding more by instinct than by experience. You do not have to post to the list, I'm not looking for kudos. Private messages are just fine. If you would like more information on my academic or other qualifications, I can provide them. I ask because one of the negative comments made by the adjuticating committee last time (when they also said it was important historical work and needed done) was that there seemed no evidence in my academic or professional CV that I was capable of accomplishing this task and, as well, they knew of no one that could assess the quality of my research design. So if some of you who have professional expertise, even if outside of Canada, would like to be considered as assessors, I would be VERY grateful. Do drop me a line: Lucie DuFresne Ottawa Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
