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| Stone Center Guide to the Web - Genealogy (7 items) |
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- African American Genealogy at the National Archives
- This site contains a variety of information regarding genealogical research of African American ancestry available at the National Archives. Features of the site include pre- and post-Civil War research tips, military personnel tools, and links to numerous sites that specialize in African American genealogical research. (Source: National Archives)
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- African American Historical and Genealogical Society
- The Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society seeks to promote research and to “preserve African-ancestored family history, genealogy, and cultural diversity.” The site includes extensive information on the organization including publications, online projects, conferences, local chapters, and membership information. (Source: Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc.)
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- Africana Heritage Project
- The Africana Heritage Project is dedicated to researching African American genealogy, history, and culture. The website contains a multitude of information including genealogical research aids, historical essays, educational resources, and much more. (Source: The University of South Florida)
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- Afro-American Genealogical Research: Introduction
- This site provides information on sources and methods of conducting African-American genealogy research. The site includes listings of guidebooks, case studies, and bibliographical sources held by the Library of Congress that provide useful information on African American-specific genealogical research. (Source: Library of Congress)
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- Black Family Research: Using the Records of Post-Civil War Federal Agencies at the National Archives
- This site contains information on using historical records available at the National Archives for genealogical research into Black families. The site features descriptions of each type of document available and how best to use each resource to find genealogical information. (Source: National Archives)
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- LA--Afro-Louisiana History and Genealogy, 1719-1820
- This site contains an online searchable database of Africans who were enslaved in Louisiana. (Source: Ibiblio.org)
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- Priscilla's Homecoming
- This website features information on the history and descendants of Priscilla, “a 10 year old girl taken on the slave ship 'Hare' from Sierra Leone to South Carolina in 1756.” Included along with historical background information are information on the genealogical research conducted in Priscilla's case and the story of seventh generation descendant Thomalind Martin Polite’s “homecoming” trip to Sierra Leone. Also included are a bibliography and press reports. (Source: Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition)
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