Request from the AGS Markers Editor
Call for Papers for article submissions for the 2028 issue of Markers, the scholarly journal of the Association for Gravestone Studies
The subject matter of Markers is defined as the analytical study of grave markers, monuments, tombs, and cemeteries of all types and encompassing all historical periods and geographical regions. Markers is of interest to scholars in anthropology, historical archaeology, art and architectural history, ethnic studies, material culture studies, American studies, folklore and popular culture studies, linguistics, literature, rhetoric, local and regional history, cultural geography, sociology, and related fields. Articles submitted for publication in Markers should be scholarly, analytical, and interpretive, not merely descriptive or entertaining, and should be written in a style appropriate to both a wide academic audience and an audience of interested non-academics.
Beginning with Volume XXXX (40 – 2025), Markers has been published in cooperation with the University of Minnesota Press’s Journal Division. The first benefit is that Markers has had a cover design refresh including full color, the first in our history. The second immediate benefit is that the authors’ illustrations can now be viewed in full color in the digital version. Please note: the print version will continue to have high-quality black-and-white images. Lastly, all current AGS members and institutional subscribers have digital access to the full run of Markers through Project MUSE. Note: It can take a few weeks to be granted access to Project MUSE. Non-members have free access to Volumes 1 through 25 and selected articles of later volumes via Project Muse.
AGS members have access to all volumes by signing into Project Muse using the login information provided by the University of Minnesota Press.
Markers: The Annual Journal of the Association for Gravestone Studies features definitive illustrated articles on cemetery and gravemarker topics as well as an extensive annual international bibliography of recent scholarship.
Any questions about Markers can be addressed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Additional information is also found in the links below.
Notes for Contributors to Markers and Markers Style Guide
Markers Subject Index through Vol. XXXIX
Markers Table of Contents through Vol. XXXIX
Markers back issues - Project Muse website
Note: If you plan to order extra copies of Markers 42, please let the AGS office know (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) by January 31, 2027 so we can ensure the University of Minnesota Press prints enough additional copies. All current AGS members as of February 1st are mailed one print copy as a benefit of membership.