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Tracing Your Native American Roots

Wednesday, March 9, 2011 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (ET)

Philadelphia, PA

Tracing Your Native American Roots

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Have you ever wondered if you descended from a Cherokee Indian princess? Searching for Native American ancestry can be a daunting and challenging task. Genealogist David “Iron Head” Vann, a Cherokee descendant and member of the Cherokee National Historical Society, will explain how to get started with your research and how to find the information you need from federal records, libraries and archives.

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Historical Society of Pennsylvania
1300 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Wednesday, March 9, 2011 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (ET)


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The Historical Society of Pennsylvania is one of the oldest historical societies and one of the largest family history libraries in the nation. Following a complete merger with the Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies, HSP is also a leading repository of immigrant and ethnic history. It is second only to the Library of Congress for material on the nation’s founding and is the country’s third most popular destination for genealogical study. With approximately 21 million records including manuscripts, graphics, and books that span over 350 years of history, HSP is an invaluable resource for historical research.

HSP serves thousands of on-site visitors each year. It also offers a research-by-mail service and extensive online resources, including a library catalog, finding aids, digital collection, and curricular materials. HSP hosts educator workshops and public programs, and publishes a quarterly scholarly journal. To learn more about HSP or to become a member, visit us at www.hsp.org.