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Explore how violinist Yo-Yo Ma’s family history was preserved. Find out how paper restoration techniques were used to produce genealogical records his family could keep to learn about their ancestors. Details »
Discover how historical records are used to find information about ancestors who immigrated to the United States. Listen as poet Elizabeth Alexander learns how her grandfather came to the United States from Jamaica. Details »
Follow along as Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi learns about her father's parents through photographs. Details »
Explore the history of immigration in the United States. Identify your country of heritage and examine ethnic groups that migrated to the United States. Details »
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