Folklore and Family History: A Conversation for Romanian Researchers

Folklore and Family History: A Conversation for Romanian Researchers

What did your Romanian great-grandmother believe would protect her family — and where would you find it documented? Join us for an informal exploration of Romanian folk tradition, folk medicine, and superstition as genealogical evidence, using real document examples to show how cultural beliefs hide in plain sight in the records we already use. We’ll discuss the best sources for uncovering this kind of intangible family history, from the pages of America to oral history interviews. Bring your own stories, family legends, and document finds for discussion. We will also discuss the calendar of RIG meetings for 2027. (This meeting for RIG members is a follow-up to Vicki Albu's NorthStar presentation.)   

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