THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND HER PEOPLE Memphis, Tennessee March 14-16, 1996 Draft Program (Part 1 of 3) THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND HER PEOPLE Symposium is your chance to hear about this fascinating subject from a variety of presenters representing a broad range of disciplines--from history to science; Federal and non-Federal; past, present, and future. HOTEL: The Symposium is being held at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Memphis. Rooms at the Radisson Hotel will be available at a special conference rate of $79.00 plus tax for single or multiple occupancy. Make your arrangements with the hotel directly by calling the reservations desk at 901-528-1800 or 1-800-333-3333, and identifying yourself as a participant in the "Mississippi River and Her People" Conference. The fax number is 901-526-3226. Reservations must be completed by February 18, 1996, to guarantee the conference rate. For those arriving by air, shuttle bus and limosine service are available from the airport. For those driving to Memphis, the Radisson Hotel is downtown at the corner of Union and Third Streets. REGISTRATION: $25 ($10 for students with a school ID) Make check or money order payable to: Mississippi River and Her People/Phi Alpha Theta. Mail registration to Phi Alpha Theta History Fraternity, History Department, The University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee 38120. Registration includes all paper sessions, the evening speakers, and admission to the Mud Island Museum and Riverwalk. MUD ISLAND: Tour this wonderful city-run museum that gives a history of the relationship between Memphis and the Mississippi. Then walk along the Riverwalk, a scale model of the Mississippi River from Cairo to the Gulf. Admission to Mud Island is included in your Symposium registration. BEALE STREET: Enjoy Saturday night at one of the blues/jazz clubs on Beale Street. Cost will be approximately $15. Check at the registration desk for details and sign-up sheet. For program information, or if you have any questions, contact Meg Hacker, National Archives-Southwest Region <[log in to unmask]>.