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blplaybills.org: Leveraging Open Data From the British Library

The blplaybills.org website provides a way to search for, view and download archival playbills from Great Britain and Ireland, 1600-1902, as curated by the British Library (BL). The website is independently produced using assets made available by the British Library under a Creative Commons licence as part of an open data initiative. The playbill data Playbills were promotional …

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(+) Are You Eligible for Dual Citizenship?

The following is a Plus Edition article written by and copyright by Dick Eastman.  Are you eligible for citizenship in the country where your ancestors were born? You might not have to give up your American citizenship. Many Americans may be surprised to learn that they are eligible for dual citizenship. With today’s political upheaval …

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Collaborative Organization Works to Help African Americans Learn About Their Family History

10 Million Names is a collaborative organization working to help African Americans learn more about their genealogy and family history.  “Juneteenth is an opportunity to celebrate the history of African American resilience and freedom,” Dr. Kendra Field, the chief historian with 10 Million Names said. From the 1500s to 1865, nearly 10 million men, women …

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