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CALL FOR PAPERS   

13th  MOHICAN/ALGONQUIAN PEOPLE'S SEMINAR 
September 28, 2013
NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM
Empire State Plaza 
Albany, NY 

The Native American Institute of the Hudson River Valley and the New York State Museum invite you to submit a paper or other presentation to be given at the 13th Mohican/Algonquian Peoples Seminar held at the NYS Museum in Albany. Topics can involve any aspect of Northeastern Native American culture from prehistory to the present. The seminar attracts attendees from Native American enthusiasts, local historians, as well as from academia.  In general presentations are allotted 20 minutes speaking time followed by a brief Q&A period.  Sessions will be held in the morning and afternoon (between 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM, with a break for lunch.)
Interested parties are encouraged to submit a one page abstract that includes a brief biographical sketch and notes any special scheduling and/or equipment needs. PowerPoint is recommended for slide presentations; projection equipment is available on site.  For presentations other than traditional papers please describe the content and media that will be used to make the presentation. The deadline for abstract submission is June 1, 2013.   Let us know if lodging for one evening is desirable for presenters coming from some distance.
The selection committee, the NAI Board, will notify presenters no later than July 1, 2013. A final paper meeting common publication standards is not required but is requested---standard formats such as PDF or Word are suggested and a printed copy as well for our files.
Please send abstracts to: 

Warren F. Broderick 
PO Box 124, Lansingburgh Sta. 
Troy, NY 12182 
Email : [log in to unmask]   Telephone: (518)-235-4041. 


The New York State Museum is located in the Cultural Education  Center of the Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, on the south side of Madison Avenue.   The CEC is handicapped accessible and adjacent parking will be available.