The Indiana Historical Society and the Indiana Genealogical Society will co-sponsor Midwestern Roots 2003 Family History and Genealogy Conference July 11 and 12 in Indianapolis. The conference will be held at the Indianapolis Marriott East and will include speakers Tony Burroughs, Michael John Neill, Cyndi Howells, Amy Johnson Crow, Paul Milner, John Philip Colletta, Loretto Szucs, Curt Witcher, and others. Topics will include naturalization records, immigration and migration, what's new in family history, genetics and genealogy, finding ethnic origins and many more. Pre- conference activities on July 10 will include special research hours at area libraries, computer labs and an evening lecture at the IHS. Conference information and registration forms can be found at www.indianahistory.org/midwesternroots or by calling (317)232-1882. Hotel reservations can be made by calling the Indianapolis Marriott East at (317) 352-1231 or (800) 228-9290. Indicate your association with Midwestern Roots 2003 to receive the special $82/night room rate. Margaret Bierlein Public Programs Division Indiana Historical Society 450 West Ohio St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 317/234-0033 Fax 317/234-0427 [email protected]