The American Numismatic Association has published the schedule for the upcoming convention in Philadelphia. The full schedule is posted on the ANA's web site at:

Not a "Great Debate" or even a not-so-great debate anywhere on the agenda... Still, there will be several events of interest to numismatic bibliophiles and researchers:

NBS activities include our annual general meeting, which will take place at 11:30 AM in Room 201C of the Convention Center. More details in future issues.

NBS will also host a Numismatic Literature Symposium. Moderated by NBS Board member Dr. Joel Orosz, the symposium will be held on Friday, August 11, from 2 pm to 3:30 (in the same room as the general meeting earlier that day). Participants include NBS Board member Pete Smith, who will be speaking on the books published about the Philadelphia Mint, and Eric Newman, who will be discussing one of the earliest authors on a numismatic topic in the United States, Beale Bordley. Other events of interest for numismatic bibliophiles include the following Numismatic Theater talks:

NBS members and E-Sylum subscribers (in addition to those named above) make up a large percentage of presenters at the convention, including John Adams, Q. David Bowers, Richard Doty, Michael Fey, George Fuld, David Ganz, Greg and Lisa Heim, David Lange, Tom Sheehan, Bob Van Ryzin, John & Nancy Wilson, and Myron Xenos. Did I miss anyone? Great job, folks!