Stillwell Prize

THE MARGARET B. STILLWELL
BOOK COLLECTING PRIZES
2005
*FOR UNDERGRADUATES*
In order to stimulate the interest of students in books and printing, and in all the bibliographical concerns which motivate its members, the John Russell Bartlett Society announces its annual prize competition. In doing so, the Society honors the memory of Margaret Bingham Stillwell, Brown 1909, the University's first woman Professor of Bibliography and a renowned scholar of early printing, and encourages students to share her lifelong pleasure in reading and book collecting.
A contestant's collection may be in any field. It may emphasize some particular interest within a field, or exemplify certain bibliographical features such as edition, issue, and other conditions of manufacture and sale; illustration, type, calligraphy, binding, etc. All types of books, including paperbacks, may be included, as long as their place in the collection can be justified; the inclusion of textbooks is nevertheless discouraged, except in rare cases.
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MONETARY PRIZES
First $750 / Second $500 / Third $250
as well as gift certificates will be awarded
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Any undergraduate of a Rhode Island college or university who wishes to compete is invited to obtain an entry form and a brochure containing rules and guidelines for the competition, either at the desk of the John Carter Brown Library at Brown University or at the library of the student's own institution.
Entry forms must be submitted by 15 March to Stillwell Prize, John Carter Brown Library, Brown University, Box 1894, Providence, RI 02912. Dates for subsequent stages are given in the rules. The final compettion and judging will take place at theJohn Carter Brown Library on 27 April 2004.

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Congratulations to this year's winners of the Stillwell Prize. Guidelines for the next Stillwell competition will be posted in the fall of 2005.
THE MARGARET B. STILLWELL BOOK COLLECTING PRIZES 2005 FOR UNDERGRADUATES In order to stimulate the interest of students in books and printing, and in all the bibliographical concerns which motivate its members, the John Russell Bartlett Society announces its annual prize competition. In doing so, the Society honors the memory of Margaret Bingham Stillwell, Brown 1909, the University's first woman Professor of Bibliography and a renowned scholar of early printing, and encourages students to share her lifelong pleasure in reading and book collecting. A contestant's collection may be in any field. It may emphasize some particular interest within a field, or exemplify certain bibliographical features such as edition, issue, and other conditions of manufacture and sale; illustration, type, calligraphy, binding, etc. All types of books, including paperbacks, may be included, as long as their place in the collection can be justified; the inclusion of textbooks is nevertheless discouraged, except in rare cases. ___________________________________ MONETARY PRIZES First $750 / Second $500 / Third $250 as well as gift certificates will be awarded ___________________________________ Any undergraduate of a Rhode Island college or university who wishes to compete is invited to obtain an entry form and a brochure containing rules and guidelines for the competition, either at the desk of the John Carter Brown Library at Brown University or at the library of the student's own institution. Entry forms must be submitted by 15 March to Stillwell Prize, John Carter Brown Library, Brown University, Box 1894, Providence, RI 02912. Dates for subsequent stages are given in the rules. The final compettion and judging will take place at theJohn Carter Brown Library on 27 April 2004.
RULES 1. The competition is open to all undergraduates attending RI colleges and universities. 2. ENTRY FORMS (essay and bibliography) must be submitted by 15 March 2005. 3. Competitors are limited to a selection of not more than 50 items. 4. The collections may focus on any subject or theme. 5. The competition has two (2) phases: The WRITTEN phase requires an annotated bibiography of the collection and a short (3-4 pages, typed double-spaced) essay describing the creation of the collection and plans for future evelopment. The annotations in the bibliography should place each item within the concept (or theme) of the collection focus. The ORAL phase requires finalists to exhibit a sample (no more than 15 items) of their collection at the final judging on 27 April, 2005, and to give a five-minute presentation on the items and future collecting goals. Among the criteria upon which the winners will be chosen are how well the display illustrates the concept of the collection and how articulate the entrant is about his/her collecting theme. 6. There shall be no more than 6 finalists in any given year. 7. First prize winners are not eligible for future competitions, but runners-up may enter again if they present a new or substantially improved collection. 8. Questions may be directed to Richard Ring at 401-863-1263, or Richard_Ring@brown.edu.