Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Resources for African-American research Part 2
Read here about a database of ads by newly freed slaves looking for family members from whom they were separated. A link to this resource from Villanova University and Mother Bethel AME Church in Philadelphia is in the article. Volunteers can help by registering to transcribe ads- see the link on the website.
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