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1. WILLIAM BENTLEY, D.D., THE SALEM DIARIST: AN EARLY COUNCILLOR AND BENEFACTOR OF THE AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY.

Author

DOW, GEORGE FRANCIS

Subjects
SALEM (Mass.), MASSACHUSETTS, BENTLEY, William, 1759-1819, AMERICAN Antiquarian Society, MORSE, Jedidiah, 1761-1826
Abstract

A conference paper is presented about William Bentley, an early councilor and benefactor of the American Antiquarian Society (AAS), who lived in Salem, Massachusetts. The paper frequently cites Bentley's diary. It discusses the arrival of the British frigate "Shannon" into Salem. The paper also addresses church services, Bentley's relationship with Reverend Jedediah Morse, and Bentley's view on the mercantile character.

Published
1922

2. WILLIAM COOK OF SALEM, MASS: PREACHER, POET, ARTIST AND PUBLISHER.

Author

JENKINS, LAWRENCE W.

Subjects
PUBLISHING, SELF-publishing
Abstract

A conference paper about artist and publisher William Cook is presented. Cook resided in Salem, Massachusetts. It discusses Cook's family, including his father, navigator Captain William Cook. The report also discusses Cook's religious aberrations, the self-publishing of his books, and a poem he wrote concerning Chestnut Street in Salem. A bibliography of his work is provided.

Published
1924

3. THE WORLD HISTORY ASSOCIATION: Executive Council Semi-Annual Meeting - June 25, 2009 2:00 PM Salem State College.

Subjects
CONFERENCES & conventions, ASSOCIATIONS, institutions, etc.
Abstract

Information about several papers discussed at the executive council semi-annual meeting sponsored by World History Association (WHA) on the activities of WHA held on June 25, 2009 in Salem, Massachusetts is presented. Topics include the success of the 18th Annual WHA conference, the naming of Istanbul as the European Cultural Capital for 2010 and the increase panel members for the conference program committee. The meeting featured several professors including Hayrettin Yucesoy.

Published
2009

4. THE WORLD HISTORY ASSOCIATION Business Meeting - June 27, 2009 8:00 AM Salem State College.

Subjects
CONFERENCES & conventions, HISTORY conferences, ASSOCIATIONS, institutions, etc.
Abstract

Information about several papers discussed at a business meeting sponsored by the World History Association (WHA) on the increase participation of the conference held on June 27, 2009 in Salem, Massachusetts is presented. Topics include the WHA membership renewal, a reminder on the deadline submission of the student paper and the acknowledgment on the people's participation of the conference. The meeting featured several professionals including Anand Yang and Laura Wangerin.

Published
2009

5. Eighteenth Annual Conference in Salem, Massachusetts: A Model for Future Conferences.

Author

Andrea, A. J.

Subjects
CONFERENCES & conventions, BUSINESS
Abstract

Information about several papers discussed at the eighteenth annual conference sponsored by the World History Association (WHA) on trade and regulation in world history held on June 25-28, 2009 at Salem State College (SSC) in Salem, Massachusetts is presented. Topics include the world historical significance of Salem, presentation of the local documentary film on trans-Atlantic slave and China trading in American art. The meeting featured several Jesuit figures including Margherita Desy.

Published
2009

6. From the Editor's Gable.

Author

Newberry, Frederick

Subjects
MEETINGS, MEALS, HOTELS, WEBSITES
Abstract

The article discusses a conference that will be held from July 1-4, 2004 in Salem, Massachusetts. The traditional banquet will be held at the Hawthorne Hotel. Complete details on the conference together with registration form, housing information, a list of speakers and topics, and a map will be mailed to members in late February 2004 and made available on several web sites. Those persons, who are interested in presenting the paper at the bicentennial conference, must submit by December 1, 2003.

Published
2003