2008 Call for Proposals

Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc.

P. O. Box 73067

Washington, DC 20056-3067

2008 Call for Papers

30th Annual AAHGS Conference

Standing Tall on the Shoulders of Our Ancestors:
30th Annual Conference of Research and Discovery

6-9 November 2008
University of Maryland Marriott Inn and Conference Center
Adelphi, Maryland

Call for Proposals

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; Korean War, 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.

Proposal 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

A/V 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 PowerPoint for my presentation. I will bring my own laptop, but will need a projector
	I will use PowerPoint and will provide my own equipment
	I am using PowerPoint 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 April 30, 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:

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.
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, Conference Chair
21 Longfellow Street, NE
Washington, DC 20011-2441
(202) 722-0408