WELCOME AND HELLOWELCOME AND HELLO
GREETINGS FROM THE GREETINGS FROM THE JOHN B. COLEMAN LIBRARY JOHN B. COLEMAN LIBRARY
OF OF PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY- PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY-
A PART OF THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY A PART OF THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEMSSYSTEMS
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Minority Genealogical Research: Minority Genealogical Research:
Keeping the Cultures through Engagement, Keeping the Cultures through Engagement,
Enlightenment and Empowerment Enlightenment and Empowerment
(Genealogy and Diversity: Let History Be Your Guide)(Genealogy and Diversity: Let History Be Your Guide)””
Kimberly M. GayKimberly M. Gay
Reference and Instruction Librarian I Reference and Instruction Librarian I (John B. Coleman Library(John B. Coleman Library) )
Prairie View A&M University- A Texas A&M University SystemPrairie View A&M University- A Texas A&M University System
M.L.S. Texas Woman’s University: School of Library and Information M.L.S. Texas Woman’s University: School of Library and Information Studies: Master of Library Science. Studies: Master of Library Science. (Summa Cum Laude 4.0)(Summa Cum Laude 4.0)
(Copyright(Copyright©©, Kimberly M. Gay 2008), Kimberly M. Gay 2008)
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What lead me to this What lead me to this Space and TimeSpace and Time
My Skin ComplexionMy Skin Complexion My HairMy Hair My Favorite Foods My Favorite Foods My Pet PeevesMy Pet Peeves My Health StatusMy Health Status My Education StatusMy Education Status My Special TalentsMy Special Talents My PedigreeMy Pedigree
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GENEALOGY ???GENEALOGY ???
The word: The word: genealogygenealogy. . ge•ne•al•o•gyge•ne•al•o•gyn., pl.n., pl. -gies -gies
[ME [ME genealogiegenealogie < OFr. < OFr. < LLat. < LLat. genealogiagenealogia <Gk.: <Gk.: geneagenea, family + -, family + -logialogia, -logy.] , -logy.]
The root of the word genealogy is The root of the word genealogy is genegene What can we learn from these people?What can we learn from these people? Ancestors Ancestors
Source: North Carolina Museum of History Source: North Carolina Museum of History “Genealogy on the Web”“Genealogy on the Web”
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The FIVE Academic Discipline The FIVE Academic Discipline areas of Genealogy Researching areas of Genealogy Researching Science: Chemistry and BiologyScience: Chemistry and BiologyHistory: General & Old World & History: General & Old World &
America America Social Sciences: Sociology, Marriage Social Sciences: Sociology, Marriage
and Family and Family Philosophy & Psychology & ReligionPhilosophy & Psychology & ReligionGeography & AnthropologyGeography & Anthropology
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Back to Africa: Genealogy Back to Africa: Genealogy RootsRoots
Source: Demographic, Environmental And Security Issues Project DESIPPRESENTATION IS THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF KIMBERLY M. GAYPRESENTATION IS THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF KIMBERLY M. GAY
Back to Africa: Genealogy Back to Africa: Genealogy RootsRoots
History of each country ( 54 plus countries)History of each country ( 54 plus countries) Features of each tribeFeatures of each tribe Culture of each tribeCulture of each tribe Physical FeaturesPhysical Features SurnamesSurnames PopulationsPopulations FlagFlag Map of countryMap of country General Information about the country ( climate, General Information about the country ( climate,
language, religion, ethnic groups, holidays, capital)language, religion, ethnic groups, holidays, capital) Libraries and MuseumsLibraries and Museums
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Back to Africa: Genealogy Back to Africa: Genealogy RootsRoots
Africa is the most Genetically Diverse continent in the Africa is the most Genetically Diverse continent in the world:world:
Seven Regions:Seven Regions: North AfricaNorth Africa West AfricaWest Africa West Central AfricaWest Central Africa Southwest AfricaSouthwest Africa East AfricaEast Africa Southeast AfricaSoutheast Africa South AfricaSouth Africa
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Who Are ?Who Are ?
African-AmericanAfrican-AmericanNegroNegroBlack Black
ColoredColoredAfro-AmericanAfro-American
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The Common Sources for The Common Sources for Genealogy ResearchingGenealogy Researching
US CensusUS Census Military RecordsMilitary Records Homestead RecordsHomestead Records Social Security IndexSocial Security Index Vital Records Vital Records
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The Common Resource The Common Resource Issues for African-American Issues for African-American
Genealogy ResearchingGenealogy ResearchingOral HistoryOral History
Lost AncestorsLost Ancestors
Falsification of Records Falsification of Records
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African-American: African-American: Genealogy Research IssuesGenealogy Research Issues
Institution of Slavery and IlliteracyInstitution of Slavery and IlliteracyNames Practices Names Practices Creole Naming Categories- how Creole Naming Categories- how
much Black blood?much Black blood?
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Common Sources for Common Sources for African American Genealogy African American Genealogy
ResearchingResearching
Family History Library in Salt Lake CityFamily History Library in Salt Lake City –LDS African-American data–LDS African-American data
Churches ( all Denominations)Churches ( all Denominations)Funeral Programs and Funeral Home Funeral Programs and Funeral Home
RecordsRecordsEthnic Newspapers Ethnic Newspapers
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What’s New for African What’s New for African Americans in Genealogy Americans in Genealogy
ResearchingResearching DNA TestingDNA Testing Canadian Records-Canadian Records- Runaway Slave Advertisements-Runaway Slave Advertisements- The Underground Railroad RecordsThe Underground Railroad Records Freedman’s Bank RecordsFreedman’s Bank Records The Bastardy BookThe Bastardy Book Breeding BooksBreeding Books Deed BooksDeed Books United States Census Records of 1790United States Census Records of 1790 Slave SchedulesSlave Schedules Plantation RecordsPlantation Records Sharecropping RecordsSharecropping Records Slave CollarsSlave Collars Cemetery Records Cemetery Records
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SLAVE ADVERTISMENTSSLAVE ADVERTISMENTS
Source:Source: Professor Thomas Costa, Professor of History, University of Virginia's College at WiseProfessor Thomas Costa, Professor of History, University of Virginia's College at WisePRESENTATION IS THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF KIMBERLY M. GAYPRESENTATION IS THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF KIMBERLY M. GAY
SLAVE ADVERTISMENTSSLAVE ADVERTISMENTS
Source:Source: Professor Thomas Costa, Professor of History, University of Virginia's College at WiseProfessor Thomas Costa, Professor of History, University of Virginia's College at WisePRESENTATION IS THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF KIMBERLY M. GAYPRESENTATION IS THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF KIMBERLY M. GAY
SLAVE ADVERTISMENTSSLAVE ADVERTISMENTS
Source:Source: Professor Thomas Costa, Professor of History, University of Virginia's College at WiseProfessor Thomas Costa, Professor of History, University of Virginia's College at WisePRESENTATION IS THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF KIMBERLY M. GAYPRESENTATION IS THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF KIMBERLY M. GAY
Native American: : Genealogical Research Genealogical Research
IssuesIssues
Secrecy Secrecy The SpiritThe Spirit Naming PracticesNaming Practices Know the historical background about each Know the historical background about each
Tribe/Nation affiliation Tribe/Nation affiliation Native American United States Historical Native American United States Historical
backgroundbackground The most important records are among those of The most important records are among those of
the Bureau of Indian Affairsthe Bureau of Indian Affairs
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Native American: Native American: Genealogical Research IssuesGenealogical Research Issues
Major United States Policy Issues: Major United States Policy Issues: 1800-19001800-1900
Know the Four Major Policy Periods toward Native Americans in the United States during 1800-1900:
Intermingling or ConversionIntermingling or Conversion Removal or ConcentrationRemoval or Concentration ReservationReservation AllotmentAllotment
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Sources for Native AmericanSources for Native AmericanGenealogy ResearchGenealogy Research
Biographical and Historical Index of Biographical and Historical Index of American Indians and Person Involved American Indians and Person Involved in Indian Affairsin Indian Affairs, by Eugenia Lanford , by Eugenia Lanford and Anita S. Tildenand Anita S. Tilden
Final RollsFinal RollsLand Allotment RecordsLand Allotment RecordsNational Archives and Records ServiceNational Archives and Records ServiceFamily History Library in Salt Lake Family History Library in Salt Lake
CityCity –LDS –LDSPRESENTATION IS THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF KIMBERLY M. GAYPRESENTATION IS THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF KIMBERLY M. GAY
What’s New for Native What’s New for Native Americans to Genealogy Americans to Genealogy
ResearchResearch Doris Duke Indian Oral History Program and Archives Doris Duke Indian Oral History Program and Archives BIA: Sanitary Records of Sick, Injured, Births, DeathsBIA: Sanitary Records of Sick, Injured, Births, Deaths Probate Records Probate Records Claim RecordsClaim Records Tribal Offices Dawes Commission Records National Archives and Records Service Churches ( All Denominations) Private Collections Biographical and Historical Index of American Indians and
Person Involved in Indian Affairs Handbook of American Indians north of Mexico.
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What’s New for ALL What’s New for ALL Genealogy ResearchingGenealogy Researching
INTERNET: WEB 2.0INTERNET: WEB 2.0Social NetworkingSocial Networking
Library 2.0
Wikionary
Wikibooks
Wikipedia
WebFeat
PBWikiWeb 2.0
Yahoo Answers
Wikinews
Wikisource
RSS
del.icio.us
Meta-Wiki
Skype Chat
blogging
Web 1.0
Mashups
flickrTagging
/Folfsonomy
Podcasting
Peer2Peer
VODcasting
Social Networks
AJAX
IM instant messaging
YouTube
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MySpace
Gather
What’s New for ALL Genealogy What’s New for ALL Genealogy ResearchingResearching
INTERNET: WEB 2.0- INTERNET: WEB 2.0- Social NetworkingSocial Networking
OPAL: African-American Genealogy Podcasting:OPAL: African-American Genealogy Podcasting:http://opalpodcast.blogspot.com/2005/04/african-american-http://opalpodcast.blogspot.com/2005/04/african-american-
genealogy-basics-part_21.html genealogy-basics-part_21.html African American Genealogy Basics part 2African American Genealogy Basics part 2
African American Genealogy Podcast:African American Genealogy Podcast:http://underthetree.libsyn.com/http://underthetree.libsyn.com/
Youtube Genealogy:Youtube Genealogy:http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=genealogyhttp://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=genealogy
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ConclusionsConclusionsCheers and Jeers ofCheers and Jeers of
African-American/Native American GenealogyAfrican-American/Native American Genealogy
““Let History be your guide” Let History be your guide” Internet: WEB 2.0 ( your new best friend)Internet: WEB 2.0 ( your new best friend) Have no limits to what you will findHave no limits to what you will find Be SkepticalBe Skeptical Plan AheadPlan Ahead Check, Check and Re-CheckCheck, Check and Re-Check Legacy….. Legacy…..
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THANK YOUTHANK YOU l Minority Genealogical Research: Minority Genealogical Research:
Keeping the Cultures through Engagement, Enlightenment and Keeping the Cultures through Engagement, Enlightenment and Empowerment Empowerment
(Genealogy and Diversity: Let History Be Your Guide)(Genealogy and Diversity: Let History Be Your Guide)””Kimberly M. Gay Kimberly M. Gay
Reference and Instruction Librarian I Reference and Instruction Librarian I (John B. Coleman Library(John B. Coleman Library) ) Prairie View A&M University- A part of Texas A&M University SystemPrairie View A&M University- A part of Texas A&M University System
B.S. Texas Woman’s University: Mass Communication/ Print Journalism B.S. Texas Woman’s University: Mass Communication/ Print Journalism ( Magna Cumm Laude) ( Magna Cumm Laude)
M.L.S. Texas Woman’s University: School of Library and Information Studies: M.L.S. Texas Woman’s University: School of Library and Information Studies: Master of Library Science. Master of Library Science. (Summa Cum Laude)(Summa Cum Laude)
(Copyright(Copyright©©, Kimberly M. Gay 2009), Kimberly M. Gay 2009)PRESENTATION IS THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF KIMBERLY M. GAYPRESENTATION IS THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF KIMBERLY M. GAY
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