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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 ]] | 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 | ||
*[[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. | ||
*[ | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/search/index/catalog-search#searchType=catalog&filtered=true&collectionId=&fed=false&page=1&catSearchType=keywords&searchCriteria=African+American+1870-Present&placeName=African+American&author_givenName=&author_surname= 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. | *[[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. | ||