The 26th annual Great Lakes History Conference, sponsored by Grand Valley State University, will be held in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 9-10, 2001. The theme of the conference is "The History of the Great Lakes Region." We are pleased to announce that Dr. Robert P. Swierenga of the A.C. Van Raalte Institute, Hope College will be our keynote speaker.

We invite papers and arranged sessions in all areas of historical study; preference will be given to those that relate to the theme. If you are interested in presenting a paper, please send an abstract of approximately 200 words, together with a short c.v. by May 15, 2001. Those interested in chairing and commenting on a session should send a c.v. and indicate areas of expertise.

Please address all inquiries and abstracts to:

Dr. Carolyn Shapiro-Shapin,
Department of History,
Grand Valley State University,
Allendale, MI 49401

Email: ShapiroC@gvsu.edu.
Fax: 616-895-3285
Phone: (616) 895-3445