1921 Graves Investigation

The City of Tulsa launched the 1921 Graves Investigation to help find answers from the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. To do this, the City has convened some of the best experts in America to help locate, identify and connect people today with those who were lost more than 100 years ago. The public's help is needed in this historical and groundbreaking work.

Genealogy Process, Burials, and Surnames | Project Overview | Photos & Video 

In Remembrance of C. L. Daniel - Read More 

• Statement from the family of C.L. Daniel - November 12, 2024
• Visit 1921 Graves Press Room
  • Latest from November 4, 2024: 1921 Graves Investigation Continues; City Provides Four Core Updates on Investigation
• Follow 1921 Graves on Facebook
• 2022-2023 Field Season Summary Report from Oaklawn Cemetery

How You Can Help the 1921 Graves Investigation

If you have family stories, a surname/geological location tied to one listed below, have taken a DNA test or would like to take one, or have a digital or written family tree, Intermountain Forensics would love to hear from you. Please visit the 1921 DNA website and fill out the online form. If you need assistance to complete the form, please visit any one of the Tulsa City-County Library locations.

For more information, visit www.tulsa1921dna.org or email idteam@tulsa1921dna.org.

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