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A History of Genealogy in America

Meeting date January 30, 2025 8:30 am
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8:30–9:45 am     Instructor: Philibert-Ortega

In this lecture we will take a look at the history of American genealogy from the 19th century to present-day. We will look at motivations for genealogical research and the history of the organizations and repositories that played a part in the growth and popularity of genealogical research. As we explore who took part in the early history of genealogy, we will also look at the darker side of the pursuit including who was left out in genealogical study. This survey will also look at popular early sources for genealogical inquiry.