Sacramento River delta Historical Society
Delta Stories
The History Journal of the Sacramento River Delta Historical Society
Delta Stories – The History Journal of the
Sacramento River Delta Historical Society
Call for Submissions – Second Annual Issue
Are you a storyteller?
Delta Stories is now an annual journal, published each year in anticipation of the Courtland Pear Fair, a celebration of one of the Delta’s most enduring agricultural traditions. As we prepare
our second issue, we invite writers, researchers, and community members to contribute.
We are looking for work that blends research with storytelling—writing that brings to life the historical, cultural, political, social, and agricultural forces that have shaped the Sacramento River Delta. This journal is also a place to exchange ideas, share newly uncovered information, and deepen our collective understanding of the region.
We welcome a wide range of topics and forms, including:
Arts and Entertainment. Culture. Invention. Agriculture. Viticulture. Waterways.
Submissions may include community histories, editorials, articles, essays, letters, commentaries, book or journal reviews, interviews, personal narratives, photo essays, poetry, and short stories.
We are especially interested in work that captures the diverse and evolving character of the Delta—past, present, and future.
Submission Guidelines
- Manuscripts up to 2,500 words
- Send a query or completed piece to: srdhspublications@gmail.com
- Deadline: Friday, May 22, 2026
Contributor Benefits
Two complimentary copies of the journal
Opportunity to purchase additional copies at a 40% discount
Whether you are documenting a family story, exploring a forgotten corner of the Delta, or reflecting on its future, we encourage you to share your work. Every story helps shape the record of this remarkable place.
Want to sponsor Delta Stories? Contact: jstutz@ix.netcom.com or maryellen_burns@mac.com. for a sponsor packet. We’ll also post it soon. Deadline for sponsors is June 15, 2026.