I, too, would like to echo the great conference.  It was probably the best I have
attended.  The field trip to Cahokia was cold, but great.  If you ever visit St. Louis, go
to the top of the arch.  It was well worth it.

The setting was perfect for just about every taste.  The variety of restaurants filled
virtually every need from a diner and fast food places to sports bars, micro-brewery,
and elegant dining.  We tried most of them.

Bill


> Congratulations to the SHA 2004 Conference
>
> All of us who just came back from SHA 2004 in St. Louis will, I am
> sure, want to congratulate the organizers of the annual meetings for
> 2004. The meetings were a complete success, very well organized,
> interesting and held in a wonderful setting. The St Louis Union
> Station (and Hyatt) was not only historic and spectacular but
> everything was convenient and under one roof.
>
> We had almost all sunny days with a few warming up from the cold
> spell. All the primary events came off quite well - SHA Business
> meeting, opening sessions, and the receptions. There was a very nice
> recognition of Ed and Judy Jelks with a new SHA Travel Fund named for
> them at the Business meeting. On Wednesday I personally went on the
> French Colonial District Tour which, led by Terry Norris, was one of
> the best guided tours I have ever been on.
>
> The Awards Ceremony was long  but lively. It included the introduction
> of the new James Deetz Book Award as well as all other SHA awards
> categories. The photos of Kathy Deagan as a little girl were fun.
>
> All the sessions and individual papers I attended were quite well
> done. All in all, SHA 2004 in St Louis was a smashing success.
>
> Finally, we would all like to know the final registration number
> (Vergil / Pat-Barbara)?
>
> Robert L. Schuyler
> University of Pennsylvania Museum
> 33rd & Spruce Streets
> Philadelphia, PA l9l04-6324
>
> Tel: (215) 898-6965
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