[OPLINLIST] Database of the Month: African American Heritage

[Laura Solomon]

African American Heritage is a digital resource exclusively devoted to
African American family history research. This collection was created in
partnership with leading African American genealogists and recognized
leaders in genealogical information to develop a comprehensive mix of
resources, records, and tools specifically pertaining to African Americans.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS COLLECTION:

   - A user-friendly interface that combines the best elements of our
   award-winning HeritageQuest® Online database with new, enhanced navigation.
   and tools
   - Primary sources devoted specifically to African American family
   history, including census records, vital records, free(d) and slave
   records, church records, legal records, and more.
   - The newest primary source collections include North Carolina and West
   Virginia marriage records, North Carolina cohabitation records, and the
   U.S. Colored Troops Records, 1861-1865.
   - Exclusive access to an updated, online edition of *Black Genesis*—an
   exhaustive guide that makes locating resources pertaining to slaves and
   free blacks easier.
   - Exclusive partnership with AfriGeneas—recognized as a leading social
   networking site devoted to African American genealogy—that provides direct
   access to expert advice, moderated forums, chats, mailing lists, surname
   registry, and more.

*Go there now: *http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/africanamericanheritage

*Get tip sheets, tutorials and more:*
https://www.oplin.ohio.gov/african-american-heritage
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*Laura Solomon,  MCIW, MLS*
*Library Services Manager,* Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN)
(614) 752-0792 (voice) | (614) 728-5256 (fax)
laura at oplin.ohio.gov | https://oplin.ohio.gov
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