AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, Inc.
2008 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
November 6-9, 2008
Marriott Inn & Conference Center
University of Maryland Campus
Adelphi, Maryland
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CALL FOR PAPERS
The Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society (AAHGS) is pleased to announce
the 2008 Conference Call for Papers, to be presented at our next annual Conference
on the University of Maryland Campus, Marriott Inn and Conference Center in
Adelphi Maryland, on November 6-9, 2008.
The AAHGS Conference endeavors each year to provide the premier opportunity to
explore standard and innovative methods, resources, and strategies centered around
African American, Caribbean, Native American genealogy and the expansive history
of the African in the Diaspora.
Authors and possible candidates for keynote and general assembly gatherings may
also submit their proposals.
The following focus areas are offered as suggestions for session topics
 African American History
 Caribbean-American Research
 African American Migration (varied)
 Periods of War: Revolutionary War; Civil War; WWI; WWII; Korea, Vietnam
 Use of Technology in research (not product sales presentations)
 Church/Religious History in the African American Experience
 The Civil Rights Movement
 Research methodologies (various levels)
 State Specific Research Resources
 Adoption Records
 Local history, i.e. town histories; institutions; industrial history as it relates to
the African American experience
 Native American/African American experience
 Black Inventors
 Blacks in Antiquity
 Blacks in the West;
The topics are merely suggestions. We are looking for presenters that have solidly
researched their topic area, are able to inform a diverse audience and deliver
insightful and enjoyable presentations.
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Format:
Session Title
Name(s) of Session Presenters – indicate lead
Research skill level of audience
Purpose/learning objective
Session description- Provide narrative of information to be covered in the
presentation (This information will be included in the Conference
Syllabus).
Include presenter(s) biographical information.
Include list of resources and/or bibliography.
AV Requirements (this must be included in your initial proposal):
Please indicate the type of audio/visual equipment that will be required for
your presentation. Examples:
 I will be using Power Point for my presentation. I will bring my own
laptop, but will need a projector
 I will use Power Point and will provide my own equipment
 I am using Power Point and will need a laptop, and projector from
AAHGS.
Finally indicate if you need an overhead projector, slide projector, TV/VCR, DVD, flip
chart, portable sound system, microphone, table or podium.
Submissions should be forwarded, preferably via email, no later than July 18, 2008.
Proposals should not exceed 12 pages and must include all required information.
Notice of acceptance or rejection will be made within 10 days of receipt of proposal.
Be sure to include complete name, email, postal mailing address and telephone
number(s).
Considerations:
1. All presenters agree to participate at their own expense. A token of
appreciation is offered, however it does not cover conference costs. Please
take this into consideration before submitting or agreeing to participate.
2. Session materials, bios, etc. will be included in the Conference Syllabus.
For more information: Contact Charles A. Howard, Vice President for Genealogy
Submission may be done either via email to: cah_howard@msn.com
Or via postal mail to:
Charles A. Howard
21 Longfellow Street, NE
Washington, DC 20011-2441
(202) 722-0408
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