BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:Miami-Dade Public Library System X-WR-CALNAME:Miami-Dade Public Library System BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9cd38575-b0d5-4e76-a959-108b9fc71026 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260826T175416Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T170000 SUMMARY:Online Event: Genealogy Research for Families with Southern Roots LOCATION:Main Library\nMain Library X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Main Library;X-APPLE-RADIU S=10;X-TITLE=Main Library:geo:25.7743775,-80.1961871 GEO:25.7743775;-80.1961871 DESCRIPTION:Professional genealogist Adrienne Abiodun will discuss basi c genealogy research methodologies and strategies geared towards Southern families including African American families in the South. The discussion will touch on repositories\, records\, family tradition (oral family histo ry)\, migration patterns\, museums\, DNA and more! Registration is requir ed. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information\, please contact 305-375-5572 or email sp ecialcollections@mdpls.org. Ages 18 yrs.+ .\nhttps://mdpls.libnet.info/eve nt/17287591 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Presented by the Special Colle ctions &\; Archives Division of the Miami-Dade Public Library System\, located at the Main Library.

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About the Program

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Famil y history research for individuals with Southern roots presents unique cha llenges not always encountered elsewhere. During this 2-hour presentation\ , we&rsquo\;ll explore basic genealogy research methodologies in addition to strategies geared towards Southern families including African American families in the South. The discussion will touch on repositories\, key rec ord collections\, family tradition (oral family history)\, migration patte rns\, museums\, DNA\, and more!

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About the Pres enter

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Adrienne Abiodun is a professional genetic genealog ist on the DNA Research Team at Legacy Tree Genealogists. Her research pas sions include African American genealogy (traditional and DNA)\, Unknown P arentage (DNA)\, historical U.S. Deep South\, Antebellum South and Colonia l research\, and Lineage Societies. When she's not conducting research for others\, she enjoys spending time with her two favorite DNA matches: her children ages 14 and 12.

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About the Special Col lections and Archives Division

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The Miami-Dade Public Library System&rsquo\;s Special Collections &\; Archives \;Division preserves and provides acc ess to rare and historically significant materials for the public and scho larly community. Its diverse holdings include the Helen Muir Florida Colle ction\, the 16mm Film Collection\, the Cuban Collection of Rare Books & \; Ephemera\, the Genealogy Collection\, and rare and antiquarian books da ting back to the 17th century. The Division also manages the \;Library &rsquo\;s Permanent Art Collection\, which features \;over 7\,000 work s displayed across \;library locations\, and The Vasari Project\, dedi cated to documenting \;Miami-Dade County&rsquo\;s art history since 19 45. Committed to accessibility\, it offers materials \;for viewing and research both in person and online through the \;Digital Collection\, which includes more than 40 freely accessible collections\, \;featuri ng materials from the \;Library as well as contributions from outside collaborators and partner institutions. Spanning rare books\, manuscripts\ , photographs\, prints\, paintings\, sculptures\, artifacts\, audiovisual resources\, and electronic media\, these collections ensure that Miami-Dad e \;County&rsquo\;s rich history\, artistic legacy\, \;and cultura l heritage remain available to all.

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