Conference Session Proposals Deadline Approaching—Submit Today! 2018 U.P. History Conference Session Proposal Deadline: November 7 2018 U.P. History Conference: June 22-24, 2018, in St. Ignace Are you interested in presenting a historical topic at one of our conferences? Do you love the U.P.? Don’t miss out on the chance to present at our U.P. History Conference this coming June! This weekend is the last chance for presenter submissions for the 2018 U.P. conference, so please fill out our presenter form if you are interested in presenting. Each year, the Upper Peninsula History Conference Committee begins preparing for the conference during the fall prior to the event. The committee reviews a wide variety of session ideas and chooses about 12 to 14 sessions to include in the conference. Please note that this is not an academic conference! Our conference-goers are generally a mix of professionals and enthusiasts, so we do not accept presentations that are based solely on the reading of a paper or research project. Rather, each session should be aimed at an educated lay audience and include visuals when possible. If you have a proposal and are interested in presenting at the 2018 U.P. History Conference, submit today! Looking to present at future conferences? We are also accepting submissions for our Michigan History Conference in September 2018. Submit today! Coming up next with History Hounds™… Mid-Michigan Modern: From Frank Lloyd Wright to Googie Wednesday, November 8 – 7 p.m. In the Greater Lansing area, mid-century modernism is seen in examples by well-known architects, including Frank Lloyd Wright and George Nelson as well as regional firms. This lecture will explore a range of modern designs in government, association, and private buildings. History Hounds is FREE for individual members of HSM. Non-members are welcome to enjoy a lecture for $7. Lectures start at 7 p.m. (unless noted) at the Meijer Education Center at the Historical Society of Michigan, 5815 Executive Dr., Lansing, Michigan. The lecture and Q&As usually last about an hour. Seating is limited and pre-registration is suggested but not required. Walk-ins are welcome. For in-person attendees, light refreshments will be available. Participants can “attend” remotely, if they prefer, through Zoom Video Communications and will be able to interact with the speaker and other attendees. For more information on our remote access services, see our website. Interested in Writing for Michigan History? HSM Magazines is currently looking for writers interested in writing for Michigan History magazine’s two page spread, “Remember the Time.” “Remember the Time” is a reflective, essay-like article reminiscing on personal memories of the author, ranging from any topic and subject matter within our writers’ guidelines. Each submission should be between 700-1,000 words. These articles are written from the first-person point of view and focus on a single event in the author’s life, such as an experience or outing from childhood, college, or work. The memory or event must be Michigan-based and should take place before 1982. Please first send a query letter about your article idea. We do not repeat topics and/or subject matter, and this will prevent your writing an article that has already been covered in one of HSM’s magazines. For more information regarding general writers’ guidelines and “Remember the Time,” check out our website. All queries and submissions can be emailed to editor@hsmichigan.org. The Historical Society of Michigan is our state’s oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan’s rich history. For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at hsm@hsmichigan.org. The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. • Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 • FAX: (517) 324-4370	Interested in perusing our publications? If you are interested in exploring Michigan History magazine or the Historic Michigan Travel Guide in person, stop by your local Meijer grocery store and look for our publications! Meijer carries both our magazine and the travel guide for any history-minded enthusiast to pick up while shopping. Interested in reading some of our story content online? We always have a sneak peek of our magazine content on our website. Coming Up Next With the Michigan History Alliance… Western Upper Peninsula – November 7 University Archives, MTU, Houghton Central Upper Peninsula – November 8 Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center, Marquette Eastern Upper Peninsula – November 9 Sault Ste. Marie Learn more on our website! Check us out on Facebook! HSM page Calling all HSM Member Organizations! We’re still looking for one-of-a-kind artifacts and items! Do you have an unusual, one-of-a-kind artifact or item in your collections? We’re looking for eligible items to include in our publications. If you think you have a unique item of interest, let us know! Eligible items and artifacts that belong to an HSM member organization will be featured in our publications, along with your organization’s site information. Please e-mail editor@hsmichigan.org for more details. Upcoming Events From Our Members The Library of Michigan presents “Author Talk: Sailing into History,” Saturday, November 11, in Lansing. The Holland Area Historical Society presents “Almost Home: The Phoenix Disaster of 1847,” Tuesday, November 21, in Holland. For more calendar events, see our website! Interested in featuring an event or exhibit on HSM’s online calendar and eNews? We are always looking to support our member organizations, and one of the ways we show support is in advertising your events and exhibits. Have an exhibit or event you’d like promoted? Feel free to submit your listing via our online calendar registration form here.
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