This week's episode of Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, author of The Family Tree Toolkit and host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow is joined by Sarah Allen, an author, journalist, and executive producer of Showtime's #STAND documentary, where the two met and collaborated.
This episode looks at the behind-the-scenes of Sarah's career, and how she has come to be one of the most versatile journalists out there.
The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
We are dedicated to exploring and discussing various aspects of genealogy, history, culture, and social issues. We aim to shed light on untold stories and perspectives that enrich our understanding of the world.
**Please note that some links in our show notes may contain affiliate links, on which Kenyatta receives a small commission.
This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, author of The Family Tree Toolkit, and host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow is joined by KB Barcomb. The two discuss military records, military history, and how WWI and WII can aid in the lens of discovering family history.
ABOUT KB BARCOMB
- KB Barcomb specializes in conducting WWI and WWII research through the lens of family history. A retired Army officer, she focuses on the context of military records so as to more accurately analyze their content.
- Her sub-specialties include African American personnel; WWII Army Air Forces (aka Air Corps) personnel; and Army personnel of both conflicts. She is a member of the Society for Military History and the Association of Professional Genealogists.
- She has taught an Advanced World War Records & Research Course for the Applied Genealogy Institute and co-taught with Gena Philibert-Ortega a course on Advanced Family History Research: US Ancestors, 1917-1930 for the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh.
- She also facilitates a Military Records & Research SIG for Kinseekers Genealogical Society the 2nd Monday of each month at 1:30 ET. Non-members are welcome. https://kinseekers.org
The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
We are dedicated to exploring and discussing various aspects of genealogy, history, culture, and social issues. We aim to shed light on untold stories and perspectives that enrich our understanding of the world.
**Please note that some links in our show notes may contain affiliate links, on which Kenyatta receives a small commission.
On this week's episode of Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, author of The Family Tree Toolkit and host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow is joined by Alec Ferretti, professional genealogist and board member of the Association of Professional Genealogists.
The two discuss Freedom of Information Act Records, what Alec does for his own family history, and how he came to be a genealogist.
The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
We are dedicated to exploring and discussing various aspects of genealogy, history, culture, and social issues. We aim to shed light on untold stories and perspectives that enrich our understanding of the world.
**Please note that some links in our show notes may contain affiliate links, on which Kenyatta receives a small commission.
This week on the podcast, Kenyatta D. Berry, host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow and author of The Family Tree Toolkit is joined by her first repeat guest - Gail Lukaisk.
Gail and Kenyatta met on PBS' Genealogy Roadshow where Kenyatta revealed to Gail that a member of her family had been passing as white, and Gail actually had Black ancestry.
Gail went on to write the book White Like Her, which featured a foreword by Kenyatta.
Well, now Gail is back with a new book - a fictional gothic mystery called The Darkness Surrounds Us . She and Kenyatta discuss the book, her writing process, as well as what Gail has been up to, and gives us a glimpse into her next book - coming out in 2024!
“Lukasik delivers a gripping ghost story. With unpredictable plotting and superior atmospheric, this is a treat for late night devouring.” Publishers Weekly.
The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
We are dedicated to exploring and discussing various aspects of genealogy, history, culture, and social issues. We aim to shed light on untold stories and perspectives that enrich our understanding of the world.
**Please note that some links in our show notes may contain affiliate links, on which Kenyatta receives a small commission.
In this episode of Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow and author of The Family Tree Toolkit is joined by Catherine Wiest Desmarais, CG.
The two discuss Catherine's work with genealogy as well as her specialty in forensic genealogy, and what it means to be in the field, as well as some of her work with military repatriation.
Catherine holds a pivotal role in the world of genealogy, and this is a fascinating look into her work!
ABOUT CATHERINE WIEST DESMARAIAS
Board-certified since 2011, Catherine is a full-time professional genealogist specializing in researching Vermont and Irish ancestors, as well as forensic cases for attorneys and U.S. Army military repatriation cases. From 2014 – 2017 she served as the Vice-President of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG). Catherine holds a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Vermont, and has taught at the Genealogical Institute of Pittsburgh, the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, and the Forensic Genealogy Institute. She can be reached through her website: www.stonehouseresearch.
The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
We are dedicated to exploring and discussing various aspects of genealogy, history, culture, and social issues. We aim to shed light on untold stories and perspectives that enrich our understanding of the world.
**Please note that some links in our show notes may contain affiliate links, on which Kenyatta receives a small commission.
This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow, and author of The Family Tree Toolkit, is joined by Thomas A. Guglielmo, who is Department Chair and Professor of American Studies at The George Washington University, and the author of Divisions: A New History of Racism and Resistance in America’s World War II Military.
The two discuss military records, immigration, and so much more.
The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
We are dedicated to exploring and discussing various aspects of genealogy, history, culture, and social issues. We aim to shed light on untold stories and perspectives that enrich our understanding of the world.
**Please note that some links in our show notes may contain affiliate links, on which Kenyatta receives a small commission.
This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, author of The Family Tree Toolkit and host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow is joined by Chris Haley.
Chris is an actor, author, and is the Director of the Study of the Legacy of Slavery in Maryland, as well as the Utopia Film Festival.
He and Kenyatta discuss his work, how he got into genealogy, and how being related to Alex Haley, author of Roots has inspired him to do other genealogy work in his life.
Please learn more about Chris by visiting his website at https://www.chrishaleyspeaks.com/.
Please note that in this episode, Chris Haley says that Arthur Hailey was the author of Airplane, but it is actually Airport!.
The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
We are dedicated to exploring and discussing various aspects of genealogy, history, culture, and social issues. We aim to shed light on untold stories and perspectives that enrich our understanding of the world.
**Please note that some links in our show notes may contain affiliate links, on which Kenyatta receives a small commission.
This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta, host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow and author of The Family Tree Toolkit is joined by Amy Johnson Crow.
Amy is a professional genealogist, author of 31 Days to Better Genealogy, and creator of the "WANDER" method and 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks.
The two discuss Amy's work, how genealogists can use the WANDER method, and what has helped Amy with her work as a professional genealogist.
Find out more about Amy on her website here: https://www.amyjohnsoncrow.com/
The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
We are dedicated to exploring and discussing various aspects of genealogy, history, culture, and social issues. We aim to shed light on untold stories and perspectives that enrich our understanding of the world.
**Please note that some links in our show notes may contain affiliate links, on which Kenyatta receives a small commission.
This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow and author of The Family Tree Toolkit is joined by certified genealogist and professor Mark A. Wentling.
The two discuss forensic genealogy, genealogy graduate studies in genealogy, and discuss more the academic side of the profession, as well as examine Mark's career and some of his tips for genealogists.
More about Mark:
Mark A. Wentling, MLS, CG, of Massachusetts, owner of Ancestor Introductions, LLC, is a full-time, professional genealogist with more than 25 years of research experience. He holds the Certified Genealogist credential from the Board for Certification of Genealogists. In addition to his own practice, he is an adjunct professor of genealogy in the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Genetic Genealogy program at the University of New Haven. He has also served as a facilitator for the Genealogy Principles course at Boston University, a Mentor for ProGen Study Group, a case study instructor for the Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, and an expert consultant for the New York Genealogical & Biographical Society's Empire State Exploration guided research program.
He has specialized in forensic genealogy since 2017. His forensic specialties include heir searching for attorneys and military repatriation research for the U.S. Department of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, for which he has located next of kin and DNA donors for over 100 WWII and Korean War servicemembers. His other specialities include New York and New England family history, Mayflower and U.S. Revolutionary War lineages, and lighthouse keepers. His research has been published in The New England Historical & Genealogical Register, and recognized by the New York State Assembly and New York State Office of Historic Preservation.
In addition to a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University, he holds a Master of Library Science degree with archives concentration from University of Maryland at College Park, and a B.A. in Sociology.
He currently serves on the board of directors of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) and the Association of Genealogy Educators & Schools (AGES). He previously served as the first Vice President of APG’s Forensic Genealogy Special Interest Group from 2020 to 2021. He was the Vice President of APG's New England Chapter from 2018 to 2020, where he developed its peer-mentoring program.
Mark can be reached via his website at https://ancestorintroductions.com or directly by email at mark@ancestorintroductions.com.
The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
We are dedicated to exploring and discussing various aspects of genealogy, history, culture, and social issues. We aim to shed light on untold stories and perspectives that enrich our understanding of the world.
**Please note that some links in our show notes may contain affiliate links, on which Kenyatta receives a small commission.
This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, author of The Family Tree Toolkit, and host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow is joined by Andre Kearns.
Andre is the current director-at-large for the National Genealogical Society(NGS), as well as chair of their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee.
The two discuss Andre's background in genealogy, as well as the recent apology that NGS released regarding racist and discriminatory actions in their past.
You can read the full apology from NGS here.
As well as an article on the apology covered by The Washington Post here.
You can also learn more about the NGS DEI committee here.
The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
We are dedicated to exploring and discussing various aspects of genealogy, history, culture, and social issues. We aim to shed light on untold stories and perspectives that enrich our understanding of the world.
**Please note that some links in our show notes may contain affiliate links, on which Kenyatta receives a small commission.
This week, Kenyatta D. Berry, author of The Family Tree Toolkit and host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow is joined by author and certified genealogist Mary Penner.
Kenyatta and Mary discuss genealogy and writing, and how to find a creative spark when writing - for family history - and in general.
This is an incredibly inspiring conversation that will have you wanting to create your next family history story immediately.
The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
We are dedicated to exploring and discussing various aspects of genealogy, history, culture, and social issues. We aim to shed light on untold stories and perspectives that enrich our understanding of the world.
**Please note that some links in our show notes may contain affiliate links, on which Kenyatta receives a small commission.
This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, host of Genealogy Roadshow and author of The Family Tree Toolkit, breaks format - just slightly. Kenyatta is interviewed by her podcast producer Caitlin Howle, who delves into Kenyatta's career, her goals for the podcast, and why she started Conversations with Kenyatta.
The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
We are dedicated to exploring and discussing various aspects of genealogy, history, culture, and social issues. We aim to shed light on untold stories and perspectives that enrich our understanding of the world.
**Please note that some links in our show notes may contain affiliate links, on which Kenyatta receives a small commission.
This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, author of The Family Tree Toolkit, and host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow is joined by narrative biographer and author Jenifer Kahn Bakkala.
The two discuss writing, how professional genealogy spawns storytelling, and how family history is key.
Learn more about Jenifer's work here: http://www.jkbgenealogy.com/
The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe," by Ketsa.
The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
We are dedicated to exploring and discussing various aspects of genealogy, history, culture, and social issues. We aim to shed light on untold stories and perspectives that enrich our understanding of the world.
**Please note that some links in our show notes may contain affiliate links, on which Kenyatta receives a small commission.
This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta is joined by an award-winning author, documentarian, and photographer. Kenyatta and Candacy discuss her work, her struggles as an artist, and what it means to learn about yourself, and your history, through your work.
The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
We are dedicated to exploring and discussing various aspects of genealogy, history, culture, and social issues. We aim to shed light on untold stories and perspectives that enrich our understanding of the world.
**Please note that some links in our show notes may contain affiliate links, on which Kenyatta receives a small commission.
This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, PBS' Genealogy Roadshow host, and author of The Family Tree Toolkit, is joined by Dr. Ned Benton and Dr. Judy-Lynne Peters of John Jay College, and are the co-directors of the Northeast Slavery Records Index.
The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
We are dedicated to exploring and discussing various aspects of genealogy, history, culture, and social issues. We aim to shed light on untold stories and perspectives that enrich our understanding of the world.
**Please note that some links in our show notes may contain affiliate links, on which Kenyatta receives a small commission.
This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow and author of The Family Tree Toolkit is joined by Vincent Leggett, the founder, and president of the Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation.
This is a wonderful conversation that discusses history, genealogy, and the work Vincent has been doing.
As always, the music for this episode is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
We are dedicated to exploring and discussing various aspects of genealogy, history, culture, and social issues. We aim to shed light on untold stories and perspectives that enrich our understanding of the world.
**Please note that some links in our show notes may contain affiliate links, on which Kenyatta receives a small commission.
In this week's episode of Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, host of Genealogy Roadshow and author of The Family Tree Toolkit, is joined by Dr. Andrea Douglas, current Executive Director of the Jefferson School Heritage Center.
The two discuss Dr. Douglas' work, her career, and how she has been a champion for Black history in the Virginia area.
The music for this episode, as always, was "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
We are dedicated to exploring and discussing various aspects of genealogy, history, culture, and social issues. We aim to shed light on untold stories and perspectives that enrich our understanding of the world.
**Please note that some links in our show notes may contain affiliate links, on which Kenyatta receives a small commission.
In this week's episode of Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, host of Genealogy Roadshow and author of The Family Tree Toolkit, is joined by James French, Chairman of the Montpelier Foundation Board of Directors.
The two discuss the history of America in its entirety, and how our founding fathers may have been aware of changes that were needed - but did not participate in them. James also examines his own family research, how Montpelier has been working with descendants of the enslaved, and what more can be learned from ancestral homes.
Please note that in this episode Kenyatta refers to the “Colors of Distinction” exhibit but in actuality, the name is “Mere Distinction of Colour". More information can be found at this link.
The music for this episode, as always, was "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode mentions sexual assault.
The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
We are dedicated to exploring and discussing various aspects of genealogy, history, culture, and social issues. We aim to shed light on untold stories and perspectives that enrich our understanding of the world.
**Please note that some links in our show notes may contain affiliate links, on which Kenyatta receives a small commission.
In this week's episode of Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow is joined by Dr. Matthew Delmont. The two discuss Black and African American history, as well as what his book-writing process was like, and how he goes about doing his research.
Find out more about Dr. Delmont here: https://history.dartmouth.edu/people/matthew-f-delmont
The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
We are dedicated to exploring and discussing various aspects of genealogy, history, culture, and social issues. We aim to shed light on untold stories and perspectives that enrich our understanding of the world.
**Please note that some links in our show notes may contain affiliate links, on which Kenyatta receives a small commission.
On this week's episode of Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta is joined by her Genealogy Roadshow co-host and president of the NYG&B - D. Joshua Taylor.
The two give some behind-the-scenes glances into their work, and Kenyatta finds out what Josh is up to now.
Find out more about D. Joshua Taylor on his website, here: https://djoshuataylor.com/
And, as always, the music for this episode is "Good Vibe," by Ketsa.
The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
We are dedicated to exploring and discussing various aspects of genealogy, history, culture, and social issues. We aim to shed light on untold stories and perspectives that enrich our understanding of the world.
**Please note that some links in our show notes may contain affiliate links, on which Kenyatta receives a small commission.
In this week's episode of Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta (host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow and author of The Family Tree Toolkit) is joined by Dr. Sharon M. Leon, a digital humanities professor at Michigan State University.
Sharon is also behind The Jesuit Plantation Project: An Examination of the Enslaved persons Owned (and Sold) by the Maryland Province Jesuits, 1717-1838 and has done critical work in advancing how we store our records, as well as how we communicate about the past.
Find out more about her at her website here: https://history.msu.edu/people/faculty/sharon-leon/
The music for this episode, as always was "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
We are dedicated to exploring and discussing various aspects of genealogy, history, culture, and social issues. We aim to shed light on untold stories and perspectives that enrich our understanding of the world.
**Please note that some links in our show notes may contain affiliate links, on which Kenyatta receives a small commission.
On this episode of Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, author of The Family Tree Toolkit, and host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow is joined by Dr. Christy Clark-Pujara, who is not only a professor of history, but also the author of Dark Work: The Business of Slavery in Rhode Island .
They speak about a topic not often talked about in history or genealogy: slavery in the north. It's a fascinating conversation about what Dr. Clark-Pujara has learned, and how our historical misconceptions need to be addressed.
The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
We are dedicated to exploring and discussing various aspects of genealogy, history, culture, and social issues. We aim to shed light on untold stories and perspectives that enrich our understanding of the world.
**Please note that some links in our show notes may contain affiliate links, on which Kenyatta receives a small commission.
In this episode, Kenyatta D. Berry, host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow, author of The Family Tree Toolkit, and motivational speaker, is joined by Bessida Cauthorne White.
Bessida is a former attorney, who is known for her activism, and her work as a professional genealogist.
The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe," by Ketsa.
The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
We are dedicated to exploring and discussing various aspects of genealogy, history, culture, and social issues. We aim to shed light on untold stories and perspectives that enrich our understanding of the world.
**Please note that some links in our show notes may contain affiliate links, on which Kenyatta receives a small commission.
This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow, and author of The Family Tree Toolkit features Heather Smith, who is the Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer for StoryFile.
Heather's company is on a mission to record over 100 million stories - to help preserve our history in a new way. It's a fascinating conversation.
Heather and StoryFile were also gracious enough to offer my listeners a coupon code for StoryFile - if you use the code KENYATTA you will receive 20% off their product.
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The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
We are dedicated to exploring and discussing various aspects of genealogy, history, culture, and social issues. We aim to shed light on untold stories and perspectives that enrich our understanding of the world.
**Please note that some links in our show notes may contain affiliate links, on which Kenyatta receives a small commission.
This week Kenyatta D. Berry, author of The Family Tree Toolkit, and host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow speaks with Data Historian and author Dan Bouk. The two discuss a critical part of all genealogy research - census records.
Items discussed in this episode:
Bureau of the Census, Negro Population 1790-1915 (1918) https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiug.30112004120298?urlappend=%3Bseq=8
Kelly Miller, “Enumeration Errors in Negro Population,” Scientific Monthly 14, no. 2 (1922): 168-177 https://www.jstor.org/stable/6436#metadata_info_tab_contents
Langston Hughes, "Madam and the Census Man" performed by Margaret Walker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40GyoFE6GAg
Tammy Hepps, "When Henry Silverstein Got Cold: Fraud in the 1920 Census," https://homesteadhebrews.com/articles/when-henry-silverstein-got-cold/
And as always, the music for this episode was "Good Vibe," by Ketsa.
The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
We are dedicated to exploring and discussing various aspects of genealogy, history, culture, and social issues. We aim to shed light on untold stories and perspectives that enrich our understanding of the world.
**Please note that some links in our show notes may contain affiliate links, on which Kenyatta receives a small commission.
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A Conversation with Sarah Allen
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A Conversation with KB Barcomb
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A Conversation with Alec Ferretti
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A Conversation with Gail Lukasik (Part II)
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A Conversation with Catherine Wiest Desmarais, CG
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A Conversation with Thomas A. Guglielmo
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A Conversation with Chris Haley
1:01:16
A Conversation with Amy Johnson Crow, Professional Genealogist
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A Conversation with Mark A. Wentling, Certified Genealogist, Educator, and Author
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A Conversation with Andre Kearns
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A Conversation with Mary Penner, Author and Certified Genealogist
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50th Episode Special: A Conversation with Kenyatta D. Berry
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A Conversation with Jenifer Kahn Bakkala
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A Conversation with Candacy Taylor
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A Conversation with Ned Benton and Judy-Lynne Peters
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A Conversation with Vincent Leggett, Founder & President of the Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation
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A Conversation with Dr. Andrea Douglas
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A Conversation with James French, Chairman of the Montpelier Foundation Board of Directors
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A Conversation with Dr. Matthew Delmont
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A Conversation with D. Joshua Taylor, Host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow, and President of NYG&B
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A Conversation with Dr. Sharon M. Leon
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A Conversation with Dr. Christy Clark-Pujara
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A Conversation with Bessida Cauthorne White
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A Conversation with Heather Smith, Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of StoryFile
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A Conversation with Dr. Dan Bouk, Author and Historian
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