Call for presentations and posters--Cemetery Preservation Summit

NCPTT is soliciting poster presentations that focus on research and
innovation in cemetery conservation and preservation for the NCPTT's
International Cemetery Preservation Summit to be held in Niagara
Falls, NY, October 8-10, 2013. Topics for presentation may include
recent developments in technologies, unique treatments, and creative
solutions.Additionally, presentations may explore future directions
in cemetery preservation as well as current gaps in research and
understanding of issues.Presentations will be reviewed and selected
by NCPTT staff.Speakers will be offered a reduced registration fee
of $199.

Posters should be approximately 36 x 40 inches, landscape. Please
submit an abstract of no less than 500 words (excluding figures and
references). Abstract should contain: main presenter's full contact
information (name, title, organization, address, phone, fax, email).
Suggested key issues, topics, and concepts of posters may address
include but are not limited to:

    Archeology
    Mapping and Documentation
    Landscapes
    Engineering Challenges
    Issues in National Cemeteries
    Preservation Case Studies
    Materials Conservation
    Stone
    Masonry
    Wood
    Metals

Abstract deadline is August 12, 2013.
Email notification of accepted poster presentations will be sent on
August 19, 2013.

Abstracts should be sent to:

    Jason Church
    jason_church<-at->contractor<.>nps<.>gov
    NCPTT
    645 University Parkway
    Natchitoches, LA 71457


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