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African-American Genealogy: Tearing Down the Brickwalls

Wednesday, March 7, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (ET)

Philadelphia, PA

African-American Genealogy: Tearing Down the Brickwalls

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One of a series of geneaology workshops in March.  Brickwalls in African-American genealogy can be caused by lack of records or improper research habits. Learning to research effectively can help to avoid these brickwalls. This presentation includes a case study on Alexina (Newman) Scott to demonstrate proper techniques for researching an African-American family in Maryland, from evaluating known information to identifying parents to locating the final slaveowner.

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Historical Society of Pennsylvania
1300 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Wednesday, March 7, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (ET)


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Historical Society of Pennsylvania



The Historical Society of Pennsylvania is one of the oldest historical societies and one of the largest family history libraries in the nation. Following a complete merger with the Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies, HSP is also a leading repository of immigrant and ethnic history. It is second only to the Library of Congress for material on the nation’s founding and is the country’s third most popular destination for genealogical study. With approximately 21 million records including manuscripts, graphics, and books that span over 350 years of history, HSP is an invaluable resource for historical research.

HSP serves thousands of on-site visitors each year. It also offers a research-by-mail service and extensive online resources, including a library catalog, finding aids, digital collection, and curricular materials. HSP hosts educator workshops and public programs, and publishes a quarterly scholarly journal. To learn more about HSP or to become a member, visit us at www.hsp.org.