LOUISIANA ARCHIVES AND MANUSCRIPTS ASSOCIATION
2026 LAMA Annual Meeting & Conference
Friday, October 16, 2026
Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans
Theme: "Rediscovering Louisiana: Re-engagement and Exploration in Louisiana’s Archives"
Promoting active exploration and renewed interest in archival collections as vital sources
for Louisiana’s diverse history and cultural legacy.
Location: Nissan Room on the 6th Floor of the Library Resource Center
Cost: $30 per individual, including catered lunch sponsored by the XULA University Library
Rideshare Dropoff/Pickup: 3950 Short Street, New Orleans, LA, 70125
Parking: Campus Parking Lot A
8:30 - 9:00 am
Registration, Coffee & Refreshments
9:00 - 9:20 am
Conference Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:20 - 10:20 am
Morning Standard Session
10:20 - 10:25 am
Break
10:25 - 11:25 am
Morning Standard Session
11:25 - 11:30 am
Break
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Lightning Talks
12:30 - 1:30 pm
Lunch & LAMA Business Meeting
1:30 - 2:30 pm
Afternoon Split Sessions
2:30 - 2:35 pm
Break
2:35 - 3:35 pm
Afternoon Standard Session
3:35 - 3:40 pm
Closing Remarks
3:40 pm
Guided Tour of XULA Art Collection & XULA Archives
Below is the registration form for the 2026 LAMA Annual Meeting & Conference.
Registrants may also choose to submit their LAMA annual dues - see options below.
