TY  - BOOK
AU  - Burroughs, Tony,
TI  - Black roots: a beginner's guide to tracing the African American family tree 
SN  - 684847043
AV  - E 185.96 .B945 2001
PY  - 2001///
CY  - New York
PB  - Simon & Schuster
KW  - African Americans
N1  - A Fireside Book; Includes bibliographical references (p. [434]-452) and index
N2  - In Black Roots, Tony Burroughs--who traced his own family back seven generations--addresses the particular obstacles African Americans face in genealogical research, including the legacy of slavery and segregation. Burroughs describes what types of records to look for, where to find them, and how to analyze them. He offers problem-solving techniques, and tips on organizing records, interviewing family members, and writing the history itself.  www.shelfari.com
ER  -