African-American Ancestors in Newspapers (Download)

Family Tree University Independent Study Course

By Timothy Pinnick

Format: Download

SKU# W0574

Details

Conducting research on African-Americans ancestors is a challenging proposition and one must use all the available resources. Newspapers can provide a critical link to research success once the genealogist learns some important general knowledge along with a few essential skills. This course will equip you with key background information for newspaper research, expose myths pertaining to the use of white newspapers, give you the skill and confidence to seek out and utilize African-American newspapers, and furnish you with invaluable tips and strategies designed to optimize your success.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Why newspaper research is vital for African-American researchers

How to locate newspapers in libraries and archives and online

How to find information about your family in black newspapers

Strategies for using newspaper indexes

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE

All African-American family historians

Anyone who's had trouble locating information in black newspapers

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: REQUIREMENTS & SUPPLIES

Recommended: Tim Pinnick's book, Finding and Using African American Newspapers

Additional Information

SKU	W0574
Author/Speaker/Editor	Timothy Pinnick
File Type	PDF
Format	Download
Special Requirements	The classes are collections of PDF and Word documents to read and print out if students desire. The class has a number of lessons, each with a main "lecture" and additional reading assignments in PDF format, and an exercise or quiz to test the student's knowledge. Requires Adobe Reader 7.0 or higher. You can download Adobe Reader for free