FGS 2008 Conference Call for Papers

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO February 7, 2007

The FGS 2008 Conference in Philadelphia has extended the deadline for the call for papers.  The new deadline is February 7, 2007.

Immigration and migration topics are sought-especially specific to Philadelphia’s role as the No. 1 port of entry in the 18th century. Migration routes of African Americans from the Gulf States, Germans to America, the early Swedes, and other topics concerning Mid-Atlantic people and cultures are encouraged.

One-half hour lecture spots also will be offered.

E-mail submissions must be in Word, Word Perfect, or PDF format. Please do not duplicate electronic and print submissions. For additional information you may e-mail, write, or telephone conference program chair Catherine “Casey” Zahn at (609) 273-8064 or caseywilkz@aol.com.

Thank you for the time and consideration you will invest in your proposals.