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Weinstein Author Series – Karin Wulf | Lineage
Join us for a free talk by author Karin Wulf on her new book “Lineage: Genealogy and the Power of Connection in Early America.” From deep research across 18th century British America, the book examines how we can understand the role of genealogy then, and its impact now.
Genealogy is everywhere — online, on screens and through organizations and conferences and more. But technologies aside, genealogy was everywhere in the 18th century, too. And while we may think of 18th century Americans as largely the subject 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.
Wulf is the director and librarian of the John Carter Brown Library and professor of history at Brown University. A historian of early America focused on gender, family and politics, she writes widely for both public and academic audiences about history, the worlds of research and scholarship, and libraries and archives. She serves on a variety of non-profit boards, is involved in planning for the semiquincentennial in July 2026, and is a vice-president of the American Historical Association.
A book signing will follow the program. This book will be available at the Virginia Shop.
This is a free event, but registration is required. Seating in the Lecture Hall is available on a first come, first served basis. Limited free parking is available in the deck underneath the Library at 800 East Broad Street. For more information, contact [email protected].
This event is part of the Library’s programming commemorating Virginia's role in the 250th anniversary of American independence. It is also part of the Carole Weinstein Author Series which supports the literary arts by bringing both new and well-known authors to the Library of Virginia through online or in-person events. Free and open to the public, the series focuses on Virginia authors and Virginia subjects across all genres.
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