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Mary Russell

As an anthropology professor I emphasized the need to try to understand Others who had culturally diverse experiences and perspectives. Now retired, I have turned my attention to trying to understand my own ancestors and how their cultural experiences and perspectives might have shaped them.

This blog is a work-in-progress in which I document my research, situate my ancestors within their social histories, and share my research with Others interested in the people and places described herein.