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Brazilian Surnames September 16, 2019
by Jorge Todeschini and Claudia Brandão If you ask any Brazilian what the most common last name in Brazil is, for sure the answer will be “Silva.” Silva, which in Latin means “forest” or “jungle,” was brought by the Portuguese during the colonization of Brazil. The name was often given to those who did not... […]
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Discovering Your African American Heritage September 14, 2019
“In all of us there is a hunger, marrow-deep, to know our heritage—to know who we are and where we have come from.” These words from Alex Haley, author of Roots, resonate with everyone. But they may be particularly poignant if you have African American ancestry. The African American story is one of adversity and... […]
Kathryn Grant
African American Genealogy September 12, 2019
“No matter your background, knowing your roots plays an important role in shaping your identity,” said Nkoyo Iyama, in her 2017 RootsTech address. She continued, “African Americans are finding ways to connect and make connections with their past and their ancestors.” When we search for our ancestors and their stories, especially African American ancestors, and... […]
Sally Odekirk
10 Amazing Facts about the Utah State Archives—Gina Strack and Rae Gifford at RootsTech 2019 September 11, 2019
Want to learn more about all the amazing things the Utah State Archives and Records Service can offer you? Rae Gifford and Gina Strack shared some interesting features about the archives at the Access and Preservation Day at RootsTech 2019. Their presentation was titled, “Utah State Archives and Records Service: 10 New or Amazing Things!”... […]
Robert Raymond
African American Slave Narratives Collected by the WPA September 11, 2019
African American slave stories are not something we like to remember. The heart-wrenching and disturbing acts of slavery are a stain that won’t soon go away. However, in reading the stories of these formerly enslaved men and women, you will find amazing courage, faithfulness, a love of family, strength through adversity, and much more. The... […]
Amie Tennant

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