Dred Scott connections
In Davenport, IA, on Saturday I had the opportunity to see the location where Sam, aka Dred Scott, lived when he was in Iowa. His stay...
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Jan 19, 20231 min read
Starting 2023 off with a bang!
Wow! Starting 2023 off with a bang! I am all over the place. In print, local, and national, along with the radio. #podcast #iowa #history...
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Jul 3, 20221 min read
Not in Iowa. News story on Ricki King
I wanted to share a news story in the Des Moines Register about me and what I am trying to accomplish. Opinion: Ricki King wants everyone...
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Jun 25, 20223 min read
Who is a Dark person in a record?
Who is a Dark person in a historical record? It is more than what you might be thinking. I use the ever-changing research terms for the...
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Jun 6, 20225 min read
Prison Press. What is it?
Prison Press. What is it? Prison Press are newspapers written by prisoners about prisoners, prison staff, visitors, other prisons, and...
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Jun 2, 20221 min read
An unexpected challenge
Step up to a challenge offered to you and you will always succeed. I am excited to see the Iowa Research Guide I did for Familytree...
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Apr 14, 20221 min read
Black leaders and a couple of Iowans on the 1950 census
The 1950 census was released on April 1st. So I thought it would be fun to look up a few Black civil rights leaders and a sports star....
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Feb 26, 20222 min read
Dubuque Announces Project to Uncover Black Heritage
Roots to Branches Genealogy is thrilled to be named part of the team on the project to uncover Dubuque's Black Heritage. City Announces...
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Jan 20, 20221 min read
First "Top Gun" Tuskegee Airmen
Here are several stories to check out about the First Top Gun. Tuskegee Airmen recognized with Top Gun honor 73 years after winning....
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Jan 14, 20222 min read
Special Interest Group Success
Success! African American Special Interest Group and Genealogy Basics Special Interest Group 2nd Saturday
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Jan 5, 20221 min read
Ricki King joins Association of Professional Genealogist Board
Thank you to the Association of Professional Genealogists' membership for electing me as a new board member. I am honored to be able to...
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Dec 22, 20212 min read
Two NEW groups: Kickstart your Family History Research
We are starting two new special interest groups (SIG) that will meet on the same day and time. The groups will meet on the second...
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Nov 4, 20211 min read
Iowa History 101 Talk about Civil War Vets
I caught Dwain Coleman's talk this afternoon. I think you will like it check it out on the Iowa Culture YouTube page. The talk is titled:...
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Sep 29, 20214 min read
Two Underground Railroad sites recognized in Central Iowa
"Des Moines, Iowa is not one of the places that come to mind when people think of underground railroad activity," says Ricki King, owner...
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Jul 24, 20212 min read
Forever Free and Underground Railroad
This spring, I had the opportunity to be a part of the Forever Free Pilot Mentor program. I got involved with the Forever Free Pilot...
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Jun 3, 20212 min read
State Historical Research libraries reopen today!
After more than a year, the State Historical Society of Iowa Library and Archives Research Centers reopen today. Currently, you can only...
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May 20, 20215 min read
Iowa Adoptees and their Original Birth Certificates
Relief. Life-Changing. Amazing. It feels freeing, not real. These are only a few of the words heard in the rotunda of the Iowa Capitol on...
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Apr 3, 20211 min read
Are you a descendant of a passenger or a conductor of the underground railroad?
Is there a passenger on the underground railroad in your family? Maybe a conductor? How did your family member participate in the...
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Mar 23, 20213 min read
Ricki King receives nomination to the State Historical Society of Iowa Board of Trustees.
Why do you want to vote for Ricki King? Because she is actively working to make Iowa history available and inclusive to all.
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Mar 23, 20216 min read
Diary of a Beginning Genealogist part 6
Diary of a Beginning Genealogist part 6 27 February 2003 Looking back, I can call this experience my first genealogy client. At the time,...
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