The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) will help provide access to important records related to Puerto Rican history. NARA will work together with the Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña (ICP/Institute of Puerto Rican Culture) to increase access by digitizing pertinent records in the National Archives’ holdings. Enlarge Deputy Archivist of the United States William J. Bosanko (sitting, …
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Wikitree Announces Largest Free Database of African-American Families
The following is a press release issued by WikiTree: Feb 21, 2024 – WikiTree, the free genealogy community and collaborative family tree, now hosts the largest free database connecting African-American families. African-Americans are underrepresented in genealogy. Slavery tore apart families and remains an ugly genealogical brick wall for many Americans. In 2020, a group of volunteers led …
Wanted: Hive Minders for SLIG Fall Virtual 2024
The following is a press release issued by the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy: The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy is now accepting applications for Hive Minders for Fall Virtual 2024. Hive Minders help our virtual classrooms function smoothly, addressing challenges that arise. If you are comfortable with technology, consider applying to serve during one …