Have you ever wondered what your ancestors ate? Food ethnographer and author William Woys Weaver shares why food traditions and food culture matter in understanding our past. William’s Roughwood Table is preserving our food history. Also a special preview of Don Yoder’s genealogy archive.
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Topics Discussed
- What is food ethnography
- Why food traditions and culture matter in understanding our past
- Some food tractions around Pennsylvania
- Don Yoder and his impact on genealogy and history
- William’s future place to learn about food tradition
- And a future genealogy archive coming to PA
Links
- William Woys Weaver’s book can be found on Amazon and his website roughwoodtable.org
- Heritage Center Library Collections at Kutztown University – includes Don Yoder’s genealogy collections
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