The following announcement was published in the November 2006 edition of Upfront with NGS.
“This conference will feature record types from across the country. Speakers interested in participating in the 2008 NGS conference are invited to submit lecture proposals for the event. Possible topics include:
• National, regional, and state government records
• Settlers and settlement of the Midwest and West: migration patterns, trails, and transportation methods
• Military records for the nineteenth and twentieth century
• Land topics: federal and bounty land records, early land grants, and homesteading
• Ethnic topics: African Americans, French, German, Native Americans, and Spanish
• Family history writing and publishing
• Methodology, problem solving, and technology, and other general subjects
Each speaker will be limited to a maximum of four presentations; however, an unlimited number of proposals may be submitted. First consideration for speaking opportunities will go to NGS members.
Speakers receive a complimentary conference registration, honorarium, and travel allowance. Hotel accommodations and per diem compensation are based on the number of lectures presented.
Most sessions will be one hour, which includes a brief question and answer period. Camera-ready syllabus material is required in early 2008.
Prospective speakers may submit proposals online at the NGS Web site at from 1 January to 1 March 2007.
