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Author
Series
Publisher
Fireside Book
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
"In Black Roots", Tony Burroughs--who traced his own family back seven generations--addresses the particular obstacles African Americans face in genealogical research, including the legacy of slavery and segregation. Burroughs describes what types of records to look for, where to find them, and how to analyze them. He offers problem-solving techniques, and tips on organizing records, interviewing family members, and writing the history itself. Maps....
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
Offers step-by-step advice to African-Americans on how to find their roots and trace their family trees, discussing how to interview family members and how to find and use census reports, slave schedules, and other sources of information; and including tips on using the Internet to conduct research.
Author
Series
Publisher
Genealogical Pub. Co
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
Designed with both the novice and the professional researcher in mind, this text provides reference resources and introduces a methodology specific to investigating African-American genealogy. In the second edition, information has been reorganized by state. Within each state are listings for resources such as state archives, census records, military records, newspapers, and manuscript collections.
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