"Italian Americans Before Mass Migration: We've Always been Here"

We invite presentations by researchers and scholars on the conference theme. However, papers on other topics relating to Italian American history, literature and culture are also encouraged.

Proposals for papers should have a title and be no more than one-typed page in length. Proposals for panels and other presentations should include a title, and be no more than two-typed pages. A 150-word biography of each presenter must be included with address, telephone number and e-mail address. Special equipment, such as video, powerpoint, etc. must be requested as part of the proposal. Proposal deadline is June 1, 2004.

Please send all proposals electronically to Program Committee Chair, Jerry Krase (JerryKrase@aol.com) at address provided below.

Hotel: Governor Calvert House, Annapolis (1-800-847-8882; www.historicinnsofannapolis.com (Room rate--$119, single or double)

Lunch Speaker: Dr. Philip Cannistraro, Distinguished Professor of Italian American Studies, Queens College

Co-Sponsors: Anne Arundel Community College, Order Sons of Italy in America and National Italian American Foundation

Deadline for final paper submission is October 1, 2004

All presenters must be members of AIHA and pay the required registration fee by October 1, 2004