The National Museum of Bermuda has called for research and papers detailing the impact of women throughout the history of Bermuda.

A special issue of the Bermuda Journal of Archaeology and Maritime History hopes to shine the spotlight on the lives of women between the 17th century and the present day.

Deborah Atwood, the NMB curator and co-editor of the Bermuda Journal, said: “This special issue is an important step in addressing the historical imbalance in the documentation of Bermuda’s past.

“By bringing together diverse perspectives and research, we aim to shed light on the many ways women have shaped our island’s history and ensure their contributions are recognised and preserved for future generations.”

Scholars and graduate students are invited to offer original research and essays to highlight the roles and experiences of women on the island.

Topics can include the biographies of notable women, the suffragette movement, women’s experiences in enslavement and post-emancipation, witch trials, women’s roles in Bermuda’s Atlantic World and gender and material culture.

It can also look at women in the fields of Bermuda literature and the economy, medicine and education, legislation, art and resistance.

An NMB spokeswoman said that topics for the peer-reviewed journal did not have to be limited to the ones mentioned.

She added: “From pioneering educators and activists to medical professionals, entrepreneurs and artists, Bermudian women have influenced social, political and economic change across centuries.

“Despite their vital presence, historical research has frequently overlooked their experiences and achievements.

“This special issue seeks to fill this gap by providing a dedicated space for scholarship that highlights the resilience, leadership and impact of women in Bermuda.”

Anyone interested in offering submissions should e-mail them to curator@nmb.bm before September 30.

Submissions must include an abstract of 250 to 300 words and a brief biography of the author.

All submissions will undergo peer review and must adhere to the National Museum of Bermuda’s house style guidelines.