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WKU historian says bibles often provide clues about the history of black Americans

By Dan Modlin

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Bowling Green, KY – A WKU historian says an old bible can be an important resource for some people trying to trace their family history. Dr. John Hardin says many slaves didn't have last names, and notes written in family bibles can sometimes provide helpful clues about their past. He spoke to our Dan Modlin.