African American genealogical sourcebook/ edited by Paula K. Byers

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Format

Book

Language

English

Publication Date

c1995

Publisher

Gale Research

Place of Publication

New York, New York

Physical

xix, 244 p.

Edition

1st ed

ISBN

0810392267

Series

Genealogy sourcebook series (Gale Research)

Notes

This book "is a convenient guide which includes all the information required to begin genealogical research. Part I consists of informative essays prepared by ... experts in the field of African-American genealogy. Combining historical data and practical genealogical advice, the essays reveal the steps that must be taken to ensure a successful search for information. Part II lists information resources which can provide just the help needed to overcome obstacles in your research. Hundreds of national, regional, state, and foreign organizations and media are listed. Part III provides three indexes. The Author and Title and Organization indexes will allow you to quickly find sources listed in Part II. The Subject index allows you to pinpoint information provided in the essays in Pt. I concerning a specific topic"--Introd.

Includes a directory throughout the United States of libraries and archives, public and private organizations, print resources and other media.

Includes indexes. (Author, Title and Organization, and Subject).

Bibliography: p. 93-98.

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