Researching the life of Rachel Flowers is more difficult than I initially thought. It is quite a headache, a good, yet frustrating headache. Searching for a person born at the turn of the twentieth century, a black person, a black woman, holds many limitations. I truly hope to find a family member, one of her nieces, nephews, or even son or daughter. Beyond federal documents, I want to know how she felt, how she lived, and her personality. I guess I can only hope right.
Christina
Diary of a Historian 
7 responses to “Research Note.”
I really appreciate the work that you are doing. I work in cultural anthropology, so I get it. But this is really an amazing blog, so please keep up the good work Christina. I’ve nominated your work for a Beautiful Blogger award too. You can read more about it here: http://homeworkdad.wordpress.com/2012/06/17/id-like-to-thank-the-academy/
Have a great weekend!
Wow, thanks so much!
What a wonderful blog. I tried researching my own family tree over the years. I know what you’re up against!
Thank you so much!
Thanks for signing up for my blog. I am an historian and am thrilled to see what you are doing. I find African American history very exciting, partly because people ignored it for so long. good luck. If I can help with ideas or books or as a sounding board, just let me know.
Thanks for liking my page. Just getting started on blogging. I get inspired and want to learn more. Great to see other historians to learn from. I understand about not finding much research. Love bringing little known history to light.
Yes, I love doing the same thing as well. Thanks for following and for commenting.