Researching New York 2002: Perspectives on Empire State History
November 21 and 22, 2002
University at Albany

The revised and updated program for this year's Researching New York
Conference is now available at
<http://nystatehistory.org/researchny/program2002.html>; registration
information is at <http://nystatehistory.org/researchny/program2002.html>.

In addition to the panels and papers that present a wide range of New York
State history, this year's Conference also features a number of sessions
presented in conjunction with the Albany Heritage program -- an initiative
that showcases the rich and diverse heritage of Albany over the past 350
years.

Featured presentations at
<http://nystatehistory.org/researchny/highlights2002.html> this year's
conference includes Joseph E. Persico, noted author and former speechwriter
for Nelson A. Rockefeller, discussing Rockefeller's impact on the cultural
and political landscape of Albany, New York and Ann-Marie Barker Schwartz
presenting her research on the musical life of early -- Albany accompanied
by a live performance by the Musicians of Ma'alwyck and soprano Beverly O’
Regan Thiele.

"The Rockefeller Years: Transforming Albany"
Joseph E. Persico
Thursday, November 21st. 7:00 PM
University at Albany Recital Hall

"The Bleecker Musical Binders: Music in the New York State Library Special
Collections"
Ann-Marie Barker Schwartz & The Musicians of Ma'alwyck
Friday, November 22nd ~ 10:45 AM
The Standish Room, New Science Library

Researching New York is sponsored by the Department of History and the
History Graduate Student Organization, University at Albany, SUNY and the
New York State Archives and Archives Partnership Trust.