US Geographic Specialization

Catalog description

This course focuses on how to conduct genealogical research in the New England, Upper-South, and Southeast United States regions, as well as how to conduct big city and African American research. Through case studies and assignments, students will learn about records, including their geographical-historical background and principles of paleography. They will learn methods for reconstruction of individual families and understand the development of demographic and family history studies. Students will learn key record types for the area and how to use them to find genealogical information. Students will produce a research report on how they solved an area-specific research problem.