Genealogy:
From National Genealogical Society in honoring Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month this May. Here are some resources that can aid in the discovery and preservation of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander family history.
University of Hawai’i at Manoa Library: Korea Genealogy Collection – guides.library.manoa.hawaii.edu/c.php?g=105260&p=687180
Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation – aiisf.org
Chinese Family History Group – chinesefamilyhistory.org
Chinese Historical Society of America – chsa.org
Densho: Japanese American Family History and Genealogy – densho.org/collections/family-history
FamilySearch Wiki: Asia and Middle East – familysearch.org/en/wiki/Asia_and_Middle_East
FamilySearch Wiki: Pacific Island Guide – familysearch.org/en/wiki/Pacific_Island_Guide_to_Family_History_Research
FamilySearch Wiki: South Korea Genealogy – familysearch.org/en/wiki/South_Korea_Genealogy
Filipino American National Historical Society – fanhs-national.org/filam
Hoji Shinbun Japanese Newspaper Digital Collection – hojishinbun.hoover.org
Japanese American National Museum – janm.org
My China Roots – mychinaroots.com
My Koseki: Japanese Family Register – mykoseki.com
National Archives: Asian American and Pacific Islander Records – https://www.archives.gov/research/aapi
National Archives: Chinese Immigration and the Chinese in the United States – archives.gov/research/chinese-americans/guide
National Archives: World War II Japanese American Incarceration: Researching an Individual or Family – https://www.archives.gov/research/aapi/ww2/genealogy
National Japanese American Historical Society – njahs.org/research
Nikkei Genealogical Society – facebook.com/nikkeigen
Siyi Chinese Genealogy Forum – siyigenealogy.proboards.com
University of Hawai’i at Manoa Library: Hawai’i Genealogy Research – guides.library.manoa.hawaii.edu/hawaiigenealogyresearch
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration | May 7, 2024
Filipino American History Month (FAHM), celebrated in October, recognizes the contributions of Filipinos in the United States. It commemorates the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental U.S., arriving in Morro Bay, California on October 18, 1587. FAHM is a time for reflection, celebration, and education about the history and culture of Filipino Americans. It was officially recognized by the U.S. Congress in 2009. The Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) proposed the first celebration in 1992.
H.Res.744 – Recognizing the month of October 2023
Genealogical:
Elaboration:
- National Archives and Records Administration (NARA): NARA is a valuable resource for genealogical research, offering access to census records, immigration records, and other government documents that can help trace family histories.
This nonprofit organization provides free access to historical records like birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, and obituaries.
Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS):
FANHS is a national organization that promotes Filipino American history and culture, and may have resources related to genealogy.
Council for Teaching Filipino Language and Culture:
This organization can provide resources related to Filipino language and culture, which can be helpful in understanding family histories.
Filipino-American Organizations:
Many local and regional Filipino-American organizations can provide information and connections for researching family histories.
Primary Sources:
Consider using primary sources like letters, diaries, journals, and newspapers to learn about specific individuals and their experiences.
Local Libraries and Archives:
Local libraries and historical societies may have records and collections related to Filipino Americans in their specific regions.
Print Materials:
Look for books, articles, and other materials that can provide insights into Filipino American history and genealogy.
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