WETA Extras

Finding Your Roots in Washington: Washingtoniana Collection

The Martin Luther King, Jr., Public Library in Washington, DC is a one-stop destination for genealogical research that opens the door for beginning scholars to search for their roots. Washingtoniana ranges from dusty tomes to specialized databases, where amateurs can find expert help to trace local and family history, add their own content, and leave a legacy for the future!

Finding Your Roots in Washington: Washingtoniana Collection

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  • Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and WETA: asset-original

    Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and WETA

    30s

    Henry Louis Gates, Jr., discusses the importance of the quality historical programming he produces in partnership with WETA and with the support of WETA viewers.

  • Ken Burns's Home at WETA: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ken Burns's Home at WETA

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    WETA has been Ken Burn's public television home for more than 30 years. This partnership has helped to bring high quality documentaries like his new film Country Music to audiences nationwide.

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