Black Roots: A Beginners Guide To Tracing The African American Family Tree

by Tony Burroughs

Paperback, 2001

Tags

Research, How To, African Americans

Publication

Touchstone (2001), Edition: Original ed., 464 pages

Description

"In Black Roots", Tony Burroughs--who traced his own family back seven generations--addresses the particular obstacles African Americans face in genealogical research, including the legacy of slavery and segregation. Burroughs describes what types of records to look for, where to find them, and how to analyze them. He offers problem-solving techniques, and tips on organizing records, interviewing family members, and writing the history itself. Maps. Documents.

Subjects

African Americans Genealogy Handbooks, manuals, etc
African Americans Handbooks, manuals, etc

Physical description

9.25 inches

ISBN

9780684847047

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