Note the keynote. Way to go Uncle Ray!
FIRST BIENNIAL SYMPOSIUM FOR HISTORICAL RESEARCH PATRONS: AMERICAN HISTORY, INC. (HRP)
Theme:
Blacks in the West, 1100-1899
"Exploring the Black Frontier"
Location:
Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.A.
Albuquerque Marriott
2101 Louisiana Blvd NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 U.S.A
Phone: 1.505.881.6800
Date:
June 14 - 17, 2006
Objectives:
Objectives for this symposium are to:
• Provide a forum for leading experts in the area of American history.
• Promote the exchange of information and resources.
• Obtain support for collecting and cataloging historical data.
• Increase national and international awareness of this chapter in our
history.
• Encourage academics to pursue further study in this area.
Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Raymond C. Bowen, President Emeritus of LaGuardia Community College
His speech is entitled: "The Historical Significance of African American
Education"
Invitation:
We are thrilled that the Keynote Speaker for this event is Dr. Raymond C.
Bowen, President Emeritus of LaGuardia Community College speaking on the
topic: The Historical Significance of African American Education.
Plan on attending this one of a kind symposium, where you will enjoy four
days of presentations on topics ranging from Black Migration and Buffalo
Soldiers to Black Towns and the building of the West. Each day we will
offer up seminars by premier scholars and allow you to sign up for the
lectures of your choice.
In addition to the many and varied presenters, Historical Research Patrons
will also host the one of a kind art exhibit on “Blacks in the West”, with
pieces done by many of New Mexico’s premier artists.
On Wednesday June 14, 2006 we will have a reception that will allow you to
meet and chat with the presenters whose seminars you will be attending
over the next three days.
As part of your symposium package we will also be offering:
• Breakfast and lunch on Thursday and Friday
• A banquet Friday evening
• Breakfast on Saturday
Historical Research Patrons has arranged with the [
http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/ABQNM ]Albuquerque Marriott a
special rate for our attendees. Be sure and mention the symposium in order
to take advantage of these great rates.
Registration:
Save your space at this exciting symposium by contacting HRP and
pre-registering.
HRP, Inc.
3200 Carlisle Blvd., NE
Suite 219
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 830-6005
Cost:
Early Registration (through June 5, 2006):
• Non-student: $225.00
• Student: $115.00
Regular Registration (June 6-14, 2006):
• Non-student: $250.00
• Student: $125.00
Late Registration (at the door):
• Non-student: $300.00
• Student: $225.00
General Information:
For general information about the symposium, e-mail: [
mailto:[email protected] ][email protected]
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