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Getting Started in African American Genealogy
Saturday, November 08
10:30am - 12:00pm
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2025-11-08 10:30:00
2025-11-08 12:00:00
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Getting Started in African American Genealogy
Explore ways to approach the challenges of discovering more about your African American heritage.
Main Library - Special Collections
Main Library
Special CollectionsExplore ways to approach the challenges of discovering more about your African American heritage.
Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.643.9030.
Learn about the resources you can find when researching African American family history. When researching this area of genealogy, it can be especially challenging to find specific records and documents that link to earlier generations. This presentation will help you to interpret the records that are available and lead you to clues about other resources that might provide more information.
For more information, contact the Special Collections Division at 330.643.9030 or email speccollections@akronlibrary.org.
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