African American Research

This course is designed to be a skill building experience that includes both methodology and strategies for meeting the Genealogical Proof Standard when researching ancestors of African descent. In addition to foundational lectures such as the law and history of American slavery, case studies will arm students with the conceptual tools needed to overcome the challenges of researching during the antebellum period. Students will also learn about unique record sets for ancestors with roots in the Louisiana Creole, Native American Freedmen, and West Indian communities.

LaBrenda is the coordinator for this course as well as an instructor. More detailed information on the schedule is forthcoming.