African American Research 101 – Post-Civil War to the Present (Part 1 of 3)
Ari Wilkins
Content
Welcome
2m 4s
Speaker's Introduction
1m 8s
Introduction
5m 4s
Census Records
10m 14s
Vital Records
6m 24s
Social Security Applications
12m 5s
Homestead Records
6m 56s
City Directories
11m 8s
WPA Slave Narratives
12m 10s
Announcements / prizes
6m 4s
Questions / answers
10m 5s
About this webinar
This lecture will discuss how to get started in African American research. The objective of this lecture is to demonstrate what comprehensive African American research looks like from 1870 to the present. It will discuss sources such as: census, vital, and military records; the WPA slave narratives; newspapers; and city directories. It will also cover basic genealogical methodology.
About the speaker
Ari Wilkins graduated from Louisiana State University with a bachelor’s degree in interior design. She has been actively researching family history since 1998. Ms. Wilkins has spoken nationally at the...
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Comments (62)
Excellent presentation. Great source information was offered to provide a comprehensive presentation of the topic. \nAri always presents organized, informative programs.
Lots of good resources. I plan to view again to get the items I missed because I was so focused.
She was very thorough. My passion is African American genealogy and learned some things from Ari. The syllabus has some very useful references and links I plan to explore.
Greatly appreciate her presentation style, content and linking research methodology and records.
I am glad that I did continue to listen, I have been trying to find ways to research my family history and you provide the means for me to look further, since most of my Family has passed, so Thank You
Ari's presentation was very comprehensive providing great tips to someone like myself who has been doing this for a good number of years. There is always something new to be learned and a different way to approach our family research.
Ari presents in a clear, methodical manner that is easy to follow. Great presentation!
Ari was easy to understand and comprehend.