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Course image Research: Grandmothers, Mothers & Daughters-Tracing Women
Intermediate Electives
Course Summary:
Optional Print Course Material: Research: Grandmothers, Mothers and Daughters - Tracing Women
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Our female ancestors played significant roles in history. Yet,
researching and writing about the women in our families can be a
daunting task. If you have hit a brick wall in the quest to find
information about your female ancestors, this course covers
strategies and key sources to assist you with your research and
show you how to document “her” story.
Course Length: 7 weeks
Contact Hours: 18
Grading Scale: 70% Tests/30% Assignments
Course Length: 7 weeks
Course Content
MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCHING WOMEN
Introduction
Why are females so difficult to trace?
Guidelines for Researching a Woman’s History
First Steps: Developing a Solid Research Strategy
Start with Home & Family Sources
Keeping Track of Your Data
Family Interviews & Oral History
Five Strategies for Finding Female Ancestors
MODULE 2
LOCATING MAIDEN NAMES IN PUBLIC SOURCES
Introduction
Vital Records
Verify Details with Other Vital Records
Census Records
Immigration & Naturalization Records
Passports & Passport Applications
Naturalization Records
Other Documents
MODULE 3
RESEARCHING SOCIAL HISTORY
Introduction
Learn About the Time Period
Learn Naming Practices & Patterns
Cultural Considerations (Ethnicity, Rituals & Traditions)
Putting Your Female Ancestor in Historical Context with Timelines
Cluster Genealogy
MODULE 4
WOMEN'S LIVES DURING WORLD WAR II
Introduction
Women on the Home Front
The Decision to Join the Fight!
Branches of Service
MODULE 5
TELLING “HER” STORY
Introduction
Writing Prompts
Best Websites for Tracing Female Ancestors
MODULE 6
CASE STUDY
Objective
Previous Research or Knowledge
Facts or Information Provided
Photos & Documents
MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCHING WOMEN
Introduction
Why are females so difficult to trace?
Guidelines for Researching a Woman’s History
First Steps: Developing a Solid Research Strategy
Start with Home & Family Sources
Keeping Track of Your Data
Family Interviews & Oral History
Five Strategies for Finding Female Ancestors
MODULE 2
LOCATING MAIDEN NAMES IN PUBLIC SOURCES
Introduction
Vital Records
Verify Details with Other Vital Records
Census Records
Immigration & Naturalization Records
Passports & Passport Applications
Naturalization Records
Other Documents
MODULE 3
RESEARCHING SOCIAL HISTORY
Introduction
Learn About the Time Period
Learn Naming Practices & Patterns
Cultural Considerations (Ethnicity, Rituals & Traditions)
Putting Your Female Ancestor in Historical Context with Timelines
Cluster Genealogy
MODULE 4
WOMEN'S LIVES DURING WORLD WAR II
Introduction
Women on the Home Front
The Decision to Join the Fight!
Branches of Service
MODULE 5
TELLING “HER” STORY
Introduction
Writing Prompts
Best Websites for Tracing Female Ancestors
MODULE 6
CASE STUDY
Objective
Previous Research or Knowledge
Facts or Information Provided
Photos & Documents