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January/February 2009 News at the Printer
For those of you waiting with baited breath — the January/February issue of AAHGS News is at the printer finally! We’re hopeful to return to a normal printing schedule with the March/April issue. Thank you for your patience!
Soon to follow: an index of the links for the Jan/Feb ‘09 issue.
AAHGS Election 2008: Important Update
The AAHGS Board of Directors has voted to defer final ruling on the recent election for officers for the 2009-2010 term pending completion of a review of employed procedures. Current officers will continue in their positions until the issues surrounding the process have been resolved. Chapter presidents, AAHGS News, and the AAHGS website will be [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )A Cemetery Rediscovered
I am always concerned about lost cemeteries. Most people would imagine that once they bury their loved ones, that hallowed ground would remain forever so. Unfortunately, I have seen too many cases where this was the exception rather than the rule. One such case came to my attention this week from Cape Giradeau County, Missouri, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Eric Ledell Smith, Pennsylvania Historian and black history author dies
Eric Ledell Smith, associate historian at the State Museum of Pennsylvania and author of several books on black history such as African American Theater Buildings: An Illustrated Historical Directory 1900-1955; Blacks in Opera: An Encyclopedia of People and Companies, 1873-1993; and many other works and pamphlets about black history for the museum regarding blacks in [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Welcome!
Welcome to the new blog for the Afro-American Historical Genealogical Society (www.aahgs.org)! In an effort to connect with our membership in between newsletters and journal publications, this blog has been created to keep you informed about happenings, resources, and news for those interested in African American research. If you have items of interest that you [...]
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