Genealogists are expected to conduct research not just reasonably exhaustively but also broadly. Understanding the social milieu of the specific time and place within which an individual lived is an essential element of broad research. A case study focusing on an early twentieth-century blue-collar worker in western Minnesota and his several wives illustrates how social history provides insights illuminating their lives.
This class is presented live at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City as part of the Joy Reisinger Memorial Lecture Series and is being broadcasted by Legacy Family Tree Webinars.
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Nice framing of historical context. Interesting case. Thank you!
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Can’t wait to see again!
The webinar itself is very instructive. Add to that the amazing syllabus. I’ve not seen such extensive footnotes, carefully written citations all, outside of a college course. And that is followed by two more pages of sources and suggested readings. A scholarly work for a short presentation of a great mystery story, but silent instruction as an example for genealogists to emulate. Excellent work on all points!
Very interesting things to think about and definitely makes me want to take a closer look at some of the “elusive” divorces I’ve come across in my own research. Thank you!
Excellent contextual presentation and analysis that widens case study perspectives.
Enjoyed the social context focus of this case study. Helpful demonstration of scholarly social research integration to understand social behavioral of the place and time studied.
Excellent presentation