The Dakota Conference on History, Literature,
Art and Archeology
Held in April, the Dakota Conference examines issues of contemporary significance in their historical and cultural contexts. Recent topics of interest have been water use, urbanization, the Black Hills, and railroads.
Approximately 80 presenters from as many as 15 states gather to present papers and participate in panels at this two-day national conference. Among the nationally recognized speakers have been Glenda Riley, James Sherow, Joseph Amato, Robert Archibald, and Don Hofsommer. Regardless of the theme, the conference seeks the participation of Native peoples in sessions and panels. Native American speakers have included Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve, Tim Giago, Charmaine White Face, Lydia Whirlwind Soldier, and Elizabeth Cook Lynn.
2008 Conference Information
The 40th Annual Dakota Conference
A National Conference on the Northern Plains
"Rivers and Plains"
(Second in the transportation series)
April 25-26, 2008
The Center for Western Studies
Augustana College
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2008 Dakota Conference Program... (pdf)
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2008 Autograph Party Press Release...
Submission requirements: Send one-page paper or session proposal with title, brief description, and biographical sketch, along with presenter name, address, phone number, and e-mail address, to Dr. Harry F. Thompson, Dakota Conference Director, Center for Western Studies, 2001 S. Summit Ave., Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD 57197. Proposals are due on or before February 1, 2008. Please indicate whether you would serve as a session chair.
21st Annual Northern Plains Autograph Party: Authors of new books about the Dakotas and Northern Plains who are interested in being considered for the autograph party should contact Dr. Arthur R. Huseboe, Executive Director, Center for Western Studies, Augustana College, 2001 S. Summit Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57197 by February 1, 2008.
Save the Date! The 2009 Conference is scheduled for April 24-25.
For further information, please contact: Dr. Harry F. Thompson,
Dakota Conference Director at (605) 274-4007.
Pictured above right is the conference's annual autograph party.