Genealogy is everywhere including online and on screen. Genealogy was everywhere in the 18th century, too. And while we may think of 18th century Americans as the subjects of genealogy research, they were active participants in what was a foundational interest and practice in their own time. Family histories were deeply meaningful for diverse early Americans, but it was also baked into the very structures of their society through law, politics, and religion. From research across 18th century British America, Karin Wulf’s new book 
Lineage: 
Genealogy and the Power of Connection in Early America
 examines how we can understand the role of genealogy then, and its impact now.
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About the Speaker:
Dr. Karin Wulf
 is the director and Librarian of the John Carter Brown Library, and Professor of History at Brown University. She is the author or editor of prize-winning histories of women, families, and politics in early America and writes widely for public and academic audiences about early American history, the critical importance of the humanities, and why footnotes can save democracy (really).
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, founded in 1824, is one of the nation’s largest archives of historical documents. We are proud to serve as Philadelphia’s Library of American History, with over 21 million manuscripts, books, and graphic images encompassing centuries of US history. Through educator workshops, research opportunities, public programs, and lectures throughout the year, we strive to make history relevant and exhilarating to all. For more information, visit hsp.org.
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