[OPLINLIST] Database of the Month: African American Heritage
Laura Solomon
laura at oplin.ohio.gov
Mon Jun 1 12:04:26 EDT 2020
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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