Presenter: Emily Garber
Format: Download MP4 video file of Slides with synchronized audio

When several communities in Eastern Europe have similar names and their names have been changed over the years, it may be difficult to unambiguously identify one?s family shtetl of origin. Considering the investment in time and energy in researching one?s family shtetl, it is imperative that we apply rigor in identifying our family?s communities of origin. The Genealogical Proof Standard requires rigor in research methodology. With its application and a well-designed research plan, we assure that our findings are robust and our conclusions not easily challenged. We will explore applied methodology and suggested genealogical sources and techniques. Resources will include landsmanshaft burial data, online archival material, and Shoah databases.