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''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[African American Research|African American Research]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[African_American_Introduction|Introduction]]'' | ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[African American Research|African American Research]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[African_American_Introduction|Introduction]]'' | ||
African-American genealogical research for recent years follows the same procedures as for any other ethnic group. However, there are specific strategies for tracing African-American roots prior to 1870. Most of the records are available through the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] and through [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch]. | African-American genealogical research for recent years follows the same procedures as for any other ethnic group. However, there are specific strategies for tracing African-American roots prior to 1870. Most of the records are available through the [[Family History Library|Family History Library ]]and through [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch]. | ||
'''Research Guides and Source Lists.''' For guides to African American family history research, see | '''Research Guides and Source Lists.''' For guides to African American family history research, see | ||
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*[[Quick Guide to African American Records]], a Wiki article including some pre-1870 sources and strategies. | *[[Quick Guide to African American Records]], a Wiki article including some pre-1870 sources and strategies. | ||
*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/docs/36367_African_American_Records.pdf Finding Records of Your Ancestors African Americans 1870 to Present], an in depth article including a case study of recent sources. | *[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/docs/36367_African_American_Records.pdf Finding Records of Your Ancestors African Americans 1870 to Present], an in depth article including a case study of recent sources. | ||
*[ | *[[African American Research]] FamilySearch list of records, databases, indexing projects, presentations and other guides. | ||
*Dee Parmer Woodtor, ''[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/40331192 Finding a Place Called Home: An African American Guide to Genealogical and Historical Identity]'' (New York: Random House, 1999)(FHL book 973 F2wd). This book explains the basic as well as complex research techniques required for African-American research. | *Dee Parmer Woodtor, ''[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/40331192 Finding a Place Called Home: An African American Guide to Genealogical and Historical Identity]'' (New York: Random House, 1999)(FHL book 973 F2wd). This book explains the basic as well as complex research techniques required for African-American research. | ||
*Marie Taylor, ''[http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=/FH33&CISOPTR=1765&CISOSHOW=1341 Family History Library Bibliography of African American Sources]'' (Salt Lake City: Family History Library, 1994)(FHL book 973 F23tm). This book lists 3,320 African American sources, including Canadian records. It also includes articles from historical and genealogical periodicals. | *Marie Taylor, ''[http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=/FH33&CISOPTR=1765&CISOSHOW=1341 Family History Library Bibliography of African American Sources]'' (Salt Lake City: Family History Library, 1994)(FHL book 973 F23tm). This book lists 3,320 African American sources, including Canadian records. It also includes articles from historical and genealogical periodicals. | ||