Session was published in 2023

Part One: The Great Northward Migration 1915-1970 Overview and Methodology for Beginning Research

This first video in a six-part series explains the concepts for beginning research into the Great Migration, including focusing on the methodology used in researching a representative family with an introduction to the types of records that can be used to start building the family’s history back into the 1800s beginning with the 1950 U.S. Federal Census. This part of the series will focus on a family from Chicago.

Syllabus for: 1. Understanding and Researching the Records of the Great Northward Migration 1915-1970: Overview an

Additional Experiences

Thumbnail for Part Five: The Great Northward Migration 1915-1970:  Impact on Population and Culture
Video duration is 17:9
Thumbnail for Part Six: The Great Northward Migration 1915-1970: Summary of the Main Record Sources and Impact
Video duration is 15:27
Thumbnail for Part Four: Tracing Your Ancestors in The Great Migration Back in Time  and Impact on the Country
Video duration is 15:54
Thumbnail for Part Three -- Tracing Your Ancestors in the Great Migration Back in Time - Additional Sources
Video duration is 16:16

Suggested Content


Thumbnail for Part Two Tracing Your Ancestors in The Great Migration Back in Time - Destinations and Causes
Video duration is 15:12
Thumbnail for Part Three -- Tracing Your Ancestors in the Great Migration Back in Time - Additional Sources
Video duration is 16:16
Thumbnail for Part Four: Tracing Your Ancestors in The Great Migration Back in Time  and Impact on the Country
Video duration is 15:54
Thumbnail for Part Five: The Great Northward Migration 1915-1970:  Impact on Population and Culture
Video duration is 17:9

Join Chat

Check Out the Expo Hall

Meet our sponsors, discover new technology, and enjoy great deals on your favorite products