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Part Six: The Great Northward Migration 1915-1970: Summary of the Main Record Sources and Impact

This sixth and last video in a six-part series summarizes the main record sources for tracing ancestors who were part of the Great Migration in the impacted geographical areas. It will also review specific research challenges, including family organization, employment, and other factors in a case study of the representative family. This part of the series will focus on a family from Philadelphia.

Syllabus for: 6. Part Six: The Great Northward Migration 1915-1970: Summary of the Main Record Sources and Impact

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