Early Registration Deadline Approaching for Eighth New England Regional Genealogical Conference to be held from March 31-April 3, 2005 at the Holiday Inn By The Bay in Portland Maine. ***Early Registration for the eighth New England Regional Genealogical Conference is March 1, 2005. Registration for the full conference is $99.00 prior to March 1, 2005 and $125.00 after that date.*** “New England Crossroads” is the theme this year for the Eighth New England Regional Genealogical Conference (NERGC), to be held from March 31-April 3, 2005 at the Holiday Inn By The Bay in Portland, Maine. Maine Historical Society is pleased to be a sponsor of the event, which promises to be the best ever. Conference Co-chair Melinde Lutz Sanborn says, “NERGC brings exceptional quality at minimal price to new and established genealogists throughout New England.” More than 40 speakers will discuss a wide range of topics: New England Research, Ethnic Genealogy, Federal Records, Libraries and Records, Writing and Publishing, Skills and Methodology, DNA Research, and Technology. Additional features include: gatherings for special interest groups, special session for first-time conference attendees, complimentary one-on-one consultations with professional genealogists at the “Ancestors’ Road Show,” and exhibitors from all over the U.S. and Canada who will offer genealogical products and services. Conference attendees are invited to use the Research Library at Maine Historical Society at no charge throughout the conference. The library has one of the largest collections of genealogy material in Maine; the collection includes on-line databases, genealogies and family histories, microfilm census records from 1790-1920, and numerous vital records for Maine and New England. For registration materials and additional information, contact: New England Regional Genealogical Conference, 609-924-9742, www.NERGC.org ~or~ Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101, 207-774-1822, www.mainehistory.org The New England Regional Genealogical Conference was formed twenty years ago to bring cutting edge genealogical education within the reach of New England genealogists. The Maine Historical Society promotes the understanding and enjoyment of Maine history. A posting from the Archives & Archivists LISTSERV List sponsored by the Society of American Archivists, www.archivists.org. For the terms of participation, please refer to http://www.archivists.org/listservs/arch_listserv_terms.asp. To subscribe or unsubscribe, send e-mail to [log in to unmask] In body of message: SUB ARCHIVES firstname lastname *or*: UNSUB ARCHIVES To post a message, send e-mail to [log in to unmask] Or to do *anything* (and enjoy doing it!), use the web interface at http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/archives.html Problems? Send e-mail to Robert F Schmidt <[log in to unmask]>