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Scotch-Irish Identity Symposium
Ramada Hotel, Philadelphia International Airport, May 31, 2003

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The Scotch-Irish in Industrial America

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The theme of this Second Scotch-Irish Identity Symposium is the Scotch-Irish in Industrial America. A steady stream of emigration from Ulster brought skilled and unskilled workers, entrepreneurs, bankers, ministers, educators, and shopkeepers to American cities and towns from the late 18th through the 20th century.

These newcomers provided the impetus for industrial enterprises and for the transit of technology across the Atlantic. Some enterprising Ulstermen went into retail trade, developed new concepts of marketing, and built chain store empires. Others developed banks and networks for finance capital. This frequently involved the chain migration of family members and neighbors over more than one generation. Often, Ulster-born businessmen provided jobs for emigrants from their former home and otherwise facilitated emigration from Ulster.

Over the course of the day, we expect to discuss chain migration, immigrant life in American towns and cities, self-identity, the role of churches, lodges, and friendly societies in the Ulster-American community, relations with other ethnic and religious groups, and analyses of economic, social and religious movements impacting the Scotch-Irish in America.

A new initiative will be a genealogy session, which will include a discussion of methodology and of sources on both sides of the Atlantic, given by an expert in Scotch-Irish genealogical research. Other presenters will give accounts of experiences in personal family research and of progress in tracing descendants of the 1718 Ulster settlers in New England.

 Schedule and Arrangements

There will a welcoming reception, followed by the Symposium Dinner, on Friday evening, May 30. On Saturday, May 31, presentation of papers will commence at 9:00 A.M., and continue until approximately 4:30 P.M., with breaks for coffee and lunch. Payment for the reception and dinner must be received by Thursday, May 22. Please indicate choice of entrée: prime rib or flounder primavera. (Vegetarian choice available.)
A casual Dutch Treat dinner will be arranged on Saturday evening, May 31, for those participants who wish to attend.

 Reservations and Registration

Attendees may register and pick up their packages (admission tickets and other materials) at the reception on Friday evening in the Hospitality Suite, 6:00 P.M. to 7:15 P.M., and on Saturday morning after 8:30 A.M. Reservations should be made using the Reservation Form on this page. If you need additional information or clarification, call (610) 532-8061, fax (610) 532-8062, or e-mail cntrsis@aol.com.

Hotel Accommodations

The Symposium Committee has negotiated a special room rate of $70.00 (plus 6% tax) per night, for May 30 and May 31, at the Ramada Hotel. This rate may be available for extra nights for those who wish to make a longer visit to the Philadelphia area. For hotel reservations, call (610) 521-9600 or fax (610) 521-9388, and mention the Scotch-Irish Symposium. Please note: attendees are responsible for their own hotel reservations and hotel bills. There is a 24-hour complimentary shuttle service between Philadelphia International Airport and the hotel. Tell the organizers if you will need special assistance.

 Registration Information

You may sign up for one or more activities. The rates per person are as follows:

   Event  Charge  Number  Total
 Friday Evening Reception and Dinner

 $45
    
 Saturday  Lectures and Coffee Breaks

 $45
    
   Copy of Proceedings (Registered attendees only)

 $8
    
   Lunch

 $12
    
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There is a comprehensive registration fee of $100 per person for all events, if paid before May 12. Ask about cost if you are interested in partial participation in Saturday's activities.

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Center for Scotch-Irish Studies
PO Box 71, Glenolden, PA 19036-0071

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The Center for Scotch-Irish Studies, in cooperation with the Scotch-Irish Society of the USA and the Scotch-Irish Foundation, will sponsor a symposium, June 2, 2001, at the Ramada Hotel Philadelphia International Airport.

 

The theme of the 2001 symposium will be:

The Development of the Scotch-Irish Identity

Abstracts are invited on the impact of 18th and 19th century immigration from Ulster on the cities of Philadelphia, PA, Chester, PA, Baltimore, MD, and Newcastle, DE (and their hinterlands). This could be illustrated by case studies of the adaptation to a new cultural identity (Scotch-Irish), the involvement in business enterprises, associations, and educational and religious institutions, and the interactions with other groups and with the descendants of earlier Ulster immigrants.

The following topics would also be of interest: persistence of cultural traits, and the mechanisms that facilitate this; the effect of chain migration of family members from one location in Ulster; internal migration and the development of new Scotch-Irish communities.

Abstracts on other aspects of the Scotch-Irish identity are also invited.

Please send your abstract (300 words), brief C.V., and any questions to:

Center for Scotch-Irish Studies
Post Office Box 71
Glenolden, PA 19036-0071
 

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