Join us on Feb. 11 for a free and open-to-the-public workshop focusing on Black family history, led by genealogist Mica L. Anders of Anders Genealogical Services.
Workshop participants will learn to identify and evaluate primary sources related to African American life. Materials from family archives in the Givens Collection of African American Literature and Life will be on display. Davu Seru, Curator, will provide a brief welcome to the University Libraries and the history of the Givens Collection.
Register nowMica Anders
“We help folks connect to previous generations and revive family stories so they can understand who they are through the ancestors who came before them…. It’s all about blending rigorous research with storytelling. We dig deep into archives, pore over old documents, and piece together the puzzles of the past. Then we transform those findings into something special – whether that’s a family history narrative that brings your ancestors to life or a museum exhibit that reshapes how we see our local history.” Check out the website to learn more about Anders Genealogical Services.
The Givens Collection of African American Literature and Life includes novels, poetry, plays, short stories, essays, literary criticism, periodicals, biographies and archival and manuscript materials that span nearly 250 years of American culture.
What: Anders Genealogical Services at the Givens Collection
When: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Elmer L. Andersen Library, suite 120 | Parking and directions
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