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''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[African American Research|African American Research]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[African_American_Introduction|Introduction]]''  
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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  


*[[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.  
*[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.  
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