Monday in the United States is Memorial Day, a day of remembrance for those who died in our nation’s service. The origins of this day of remembrance are in doubt, with more than two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day. There is also evidence that organized women’s groups …
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Proving Native Ancestry is a Complicated Process
A common misunderstanding for those who use a DNA test to search for ancestors and find an American Indian marker is that the test can’t determine a specific tribe. “When someone takes a DNA test and they find a marker that indicates possible American Indian ancestry, the one thing you must keep in mind is …
Telling the Story of Asian Americans in St. Louis
The following is an excerpt from an article by Srila Nayak as published in the Washington University in St. Louis University Libraries web site: A new digital StoryMap project, Asia in St. Louis, traces the history and experiences of people of Chinese and Japanese descent in St. Louis, from the 1850s to the 1980s. Created by …