Hartford 2007 e-zine #2
Message from Hartford 2007 Co-Chairs
'CONNECT' to Connecticut's Genealogical Resources
Other fun things to 'CONNECT' to in Hartford
Making 'CONNECTions': Participating Societies and Organizations
Last Call for Papers Hartford 2007
Vendors and Exhibitors
About this e-zine
MESSAGE FROM HARTFORD 2007 CO-CHAIRS
Welcome to the second NEW ENGLAND CONNECTions 2007 e-zine! Between now and April 2007, we'll continue to update the genealogical community on what's happening with the ninth New England Regional Genealogical Conference through periodic e-zines like this one. Please share them with your friends and associates and anyone else you feel may be interested in attending the Conference.
Practice makes perfect, and by learning from the eight Regional Conferences NERGC has previously put together, Hartford 2007 is shaping up to be the best ever. We have experienced conference planners and organizers working on
NEW ENGLAND CONNECTions 2007
....some of the best speakers, including
Patricia Law Hatcher, Cyndi Howells, and Henry Z 'Hank" Jones;
....some of the best National and Regional exhibitors;
...
and the best facilities, the
Hartford Marriott Downtown,
Connecticut is proud to host the New England Regional Conference for the second time. The conference in Cromwell in April 1997 was very successful, and NEW ENGLAND CONNECTions 2007 will exceed that success.
Yankee magazine recently observed that Hartford is 'becoming one of the good-news stories of metropolitan New England," noting that it "is now beginning to shine as brightly as the moon on the nearby Connecticut River." Discover Hartford for yourself! Visit the Old State House, the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, and the historical treasures operated by the Antiquarian & Landmarks Society. But don't forget that the Connecticut State Library and the Connecticut Historical Society have some of the best research collections you will find anywhere.
NEW ENGLAND CONNECTions is still a year away, but interest is rapidly building. Start making plans your plans to attend now, watch the NERGC web page at www.nergc.org
Thomas F. Howard and Richard C. Roberts, Conference Co-Chairs
"CONNECT" TO CONNECTICUT'S GENEALOGICAL RESOURCES:
Connecticut State Library
A "must visit" for anyone with Connecticut ancestors, The History and Genealogy Unit maintains and provides access to comprehensive collections of materials on the history of Connecticut and its people, in support of the State Library's mission "to preserve and make accessible the records of Connecticut's history and heritage." Their website, http://www.cslib.org
Connecticut Historical Society
The Connecticut Historical Society, One Elizabeth Street at Asylum Avenue Hartford, CT 06105 Tel: (860) 236-5621, http://www.chs.org
Godfrey Memorial Library
The Godfrey Memorial Library was incorporated in 1947 as a "free public library of books, pamphlets, periodicals and other materials in the fields of American biography and genealogy and in related fields; to carry on and promote investigation and research in these fields and to publish the results thereof" The Library, at 134 Newfield Street Middletown, CT 06457-2534 (860) 346-4375, http://www.godfrey.org, continues its mission of collecting genealogical materials and publishing. Its holdings include genealogies, reference books and indexes, including the 226 volume American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), the largest genealogical reference set ever published.
And one of our Participating Societies, the
Connecticut Society of Genealogists
With more than 4,000 members worldwide, is among the largest societies devoted exclusively to U.S. genealogy. Its office, located at 175 Maple Street, East Hartford, (860) 569-0002 includes a Genealogy Library containing more than a thousand volumes covering a wide range of topics. As you might expect, its special strengths are Connecticut and neighboring states, but it also has material from across the U.S. and the world. Visit the CSL Web page, http://www.csginc.org to find out more!
"CONNECT" to the numerous other genealogical, historical and cultural societies and organizations in the Hartford area. See:
Connecticut Historical Museums on the Web http://www.cslib.org/histmuse.htm
Connecticut Historical Societies
http://www.cslib.org/histsoc.htm
And, to learn more about sources of vital records and other Connecticut genealogical resources, visit:
Sources of Information for Genealogists, http://www.cslib.org/genealogy.htm
Connecticut Vital Records Access, http://www.cslib.org/vitals.htm
Connecticut Societies Incorporated or Authorized to do Business or Conduct Affairs in Connecticut, http://www.cslib.org/genesoc.htm
Hereditary Societies of Connecticut, http://www.societyct.org
While in Hartford, you can also visit the Mark Twain House and Museum, http://www.marktwainhouse.org,
OTHER FUN THINGS TO "CONNECT" TO IN HARTFORD:
We've highlighted some of the wonderful research opportunities in and around Hartford. But there are many, many other things to see and do. Check out these helpful websites:
Hartford Convention and Visitors Bureau: http://www.enjoyhartford.com
Hartford, Connecticut Landmarks, History, Neighborhoods:
http://hartford.omaxfield.com
Connecticut Tourism: http://www.tourism.state.ct.us
Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism: http://www.cultureandtourism.org/cct/site/default.asp
Connecticut Humanities Council: http://www.ctculture.org
In future issues of this e-zine we'll highlight even more of what Hartford has to offer.
MAKING "CONNECTions": NERGC'S PARTICIPATING SOCIETIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
NERGC 2007 is being made possible by the participation of the organizations listed below. You'll be able to "connect" with their members at booths in the Exhibit Hall, at tables at the Society Fair, and as they serve as Conference volunteers. In addition, many of the Participating Societies will have special events, meetings or exhibits planned in conjunction with the Conference. We'll tell you about some of them in future issues.
1. American French Genealogical Society: www.afgs.org
2. Cape Cod Genealogical Society: www.capecodgensoc.org
3. Central Massachusetts Genealogical Society: www.cmgs-inc.org
4. Connecticut Ancestry Society: www.rootsweb.com/~ctcas
5. Connecticut Professional Genealogists Council: www.rootsweb.com/~ctpgc
6. Connecticut Society of Genealogists: www.csginc.org
7. The Descendants of the Founders of Ancient Windsor:
www.societyct.org/windsor.htm
8. Falmouth Genealogical Society: www.falgen.org
9. Genealogical Society of Vermont: www.rootsweb.com/~vtgsv
10. Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston: www.jgsgb.org
11. Maine Genealogical Society: http://www.rootsweb.com/~megs
12. Massachusetts Genealogical Council: http://home.comcast.net/~massgencouncil
13. Massachusetts Society of Genealogists: www.rootsweb.com/~masgi
14. National Archives & Records Admin., Waltham MA: www.archives.gov
15. New England Historic Genealogical Society: www.NewEnglandAncestors.org
16. New Hampshire Society of Genealogists: www.nhsog.org
17. Polish Genealogical Society of Connecticut & the Northeast: www.pgsctne.org
18. Rhode Island Genealogical Society: http://users.ids.net/~ricon/
19. The South Shore Genealogical Society: http://rootsweb.com/~massgs
20. The Irish Ancestral Research Association: http://tiara.ie
LAST CALL FOR PAPERS FOR NEW ENGLAND CONNECTions 2007
Lecture proposals are now being accepted for the ninth New England Regional Genealogical Conference to be held April 26 to April 29, 2007 at the Connecticut Convention Center and adjoining Hartford Marriott Downtown Hotel in Hartford, Connecticut. The deadline for submission is no later than March 1, 2006.
Preference will be given to topics relating to Conference theme, “New England Connections:’ i.e., those that will provide guidance to genealogists wishing to “connect” to:
-ancestors who immigrated to and migrated out of New England (including
settlement and migration patterns.)
-the wealth of information available in New England’s repositories (archives,
libraries, historical societies, etc.)
-specific types of source records (church, cemetery, vital, military records,
newspapers, city directories, etc.), research strategies and methodologies.
-resources and to one another through technology.
Each session will last one hour, including questions and answers. Camera-ready syllabus material, due November 1, 2006 is required for each presentation. The syllabus will be distributed at the Conference.
Any number of proposals may be submitted and more than one proposal may be selected. Each participating NERGC society must propose and have accepted one lecturer (who does not need to be a member of that society) for one session, who honorarium for that session will be determined and paid for by the sponsoring society. Proposals selected by the Program Chairs through this Call for Papers will receive an honorarium of $200 from NERGC. All speakers will receive complimentary conference registration for their first lecture and complimentary meal ticket for each additional lecture.
Please include the following information with each one-page proposal:
-Title of the presentation with a brief, comprehensive outline or abstract
-Short summary (50 words or less) for the Conference brochure.
-Audience level- beginner, intermediate, advanced.
-Audio/visual requirements.
-Speaker’s full name, address, email, telephone and fax.
-Society or organization sponsorship (if applicable.)
-Brief speaker biography.
-Resume of previous lecture experience.
Submissions may be mailed or emailed to the program chair at the following address:
Allison Ryall
NERGC 2007
32 Arundel Road
Raymond, ME 04071
allison@allisonryall.com (Please put NERGC 2007 in the subject line.)
ATTENTION VENDORS AND EXHIBITORS
Booths (most 10 x 10 feet) are now available, and Exhibits Co-chairs Maureen Murphy and Jim Holmes report that they are already lining up many important national and regional vendors. The Exhibit Hall will be an exciting place to be during the Conference. Remember, the Exhibit Hall is also open to the public and that there are unopposed exhibitor times for everyone to browse between lectures and meals. For particulars, or to reserve your space contact Jim Holmes Jimholms@cs.com or Maureen Murphy Mmaureen39@aol.com.
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