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10th WORLD CONGRESS OF ACCOUNTING HISTORIANSSt. Louis/Oxford AUGUST 1 -5, 2004 |
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PAST CONVENERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMPLETE CONGRESS PROGRAM PROCEEDINGS OF THE FIRST WORLD CONGRESS OF ACCOUNTANTS - 1904 Part I PROCEEDINGS OF THE FIRST WORLD CONGRESS OF ACCOUNTANTS - 1904 Part II
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About St. Louis/Oxford About
St. Louis With its
historic districts, 19th century charm and old-fashioned
riverboat casinos, St. Louis takes visitors back to a bygone era, while
surrounding them with the sights and sounds of an exciting, modern
metropolis. St. Louis is
known around the world for its collection of fascinating attractions,
great restaurants, and exciting blues music and nightlife. The
Gateway Arch - the nation's tallest man-made monument and the symbol of
St. Louis - is probably the most popular tourist attraction.
After that, the variety of attractions and activities available
in the region will make it easy to fill your free time. One
of the places you will want to visit is the St. Louis Mercantile
Library. Established in
1846, it is the oldest library west of the Mississippi.
The Mercantile Library contains almost 300,000 volumes embracing
every field of human thought. Also,
the Library possesses significant holdings of American art. Plan
for hot days and warm nights when visiting St. Louis in August.
Temperatures will normally be in the mid- to high 90's during the
day. Visit
the official website of the St. Louis Visitors Guide at http://www.explorestlouis.com/. About
Oxford Chickasaw
Indians once inhabited this area now known as Lafayette County.
In 1835, three businessmen built a log cabin and opened a general
store atop a hill that was destined to become the Square.
T. D. Isom, the nephew of one of these men, suggested they name
the town "Oxford" after the city in England that housed the
great British university. The
greatest American writer of the 20th century, William
Faulkner, immortalized the vivid characters that walked Oxford's
streets, managed its stores, and lived in its historic homes.
Oxford's unique charm captivates its visitors like a true
Southern Classic. Rowan
Oak, the home of William Faulkner, is located in Oxford.
The historic house is now owned by the University of Mississippi. Oxford's
historic Courthouse Square is yet another unique attraction for
visitors. Since Oxford was
incorporated in 1837, the square has remained the cultural and economic
hub of the town. The square
houses a variety of gourmet restaurants, home décor shops, and upscale
clothing boutiques. Summers
in Oxford are hot and humid with temperatures normally in the high 90's
during August. The
official website of the Oxford Tourism Council is http://www.touroxfordms.com/.
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