ROLE OF MERCYHURST COLLEGE
AND THE JOURNAL OF ERIE STUDIES

The Journal of Erie Studies was launched as a joint scholarly venture by the Erie County Historical Society and Mercyhurst College in 1972. Both institutions continued to co-sponsor the journal for the next twenty years. Beginning in 1993 the Erie County Historical Society assumed sole responsibility for publication. Members of the Mercyhurst history faculty remained interested in and cooperative with JES since then. Mercyhurst students' theses and other papers have continued to comprise a major component of the studies reported in JES to date.

FUTURE PLANS/PUBLISHING PRIORITIES
The stated geographic area of interest of The Journal of Erie Studies is being broadened to include areas farther to the east, west and south of Erie County and relevant parts of the north shore of Lake Erie. Research capabilities into previous print releases is being added to the online version.

PUBLICATIONS GUIDELINES
The editorial policy of The Journal of Erie Studies is to accept scholarly papers that foster interest in and understanding of the history and culture of the Erie County area radiating to the east, west and south and including Erie-related portions of Ontario. Manuscripts are welcome. They should be typed or computer-keyed and submitted on paper and electronically if possible to: Editor, The Journal of Erie Studies, 419 State Street, Erie, PA 16501. e-mail echs@eriecountyhistory.org. Please put ATT: EDITOR JES in the subject area. The target manuscript length is 25-30 pages.

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING MSS.
Manuscripts for publication by ECHS&M should be submitted to the Chairman of the Publications Committee, Erie County History Center, 419 State St., Erie, PA 16501. All submitted manuscripts shall be reviewed by the members of the Publishing Committee for historical content, accuracy and relevance to the scope of the ECHS&M publishing mission. If approved for publication, royalties shall be paid upon the recovery of publication costs. Manuscripts must be typewritten and double-spaced.