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Sunday July 6: WikNYC Picnic
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The Great American Wiknic and other events in July


I am pleased to announce our fourth annual picnic, the Great American Wiknic, will take place at Meridian Hill Park in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, July 13 from 1 to 5 PM (rain date: July 20). We will be hanging out by the statue of Dante Alighieri, a statue that was donated to the park in 1921 as a tribute to Italian Americans. Read more about the statue on Wikipedia. If you would like to sign up for the picnic, you can do so here. When signing up, say what you’re going to bring!

July will also feature the second annual Great American Wiknic in Frederick, Maryland. This year’s Frederick picnic will take place on Sunday, July 6 at Baker Park. Sign up here for the Frederick picnic.

What else is going on in July? We have the American Chemical Society Edit-a-Thon on Saturday, July 12, dedicated to notable chemists, and our monthly WikiSalon on Wednesday, July 16.

We hope to see you at our upcoming events!

Best,

James Hare

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Nomination for deletion of Template:Cite image
Template:Cite image has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the template's entry on the Templates for discussion page.  Gadget850talk 10:55, 18 July 2014 (UTC)

Battle of Fort Stevens Edit-a-Thon!




Greetings!

Sorry for the last minute update, but our friends at the DC Historical Society have scheduled a Battle of Fort Stevens Edit-a-Thon to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War battle fought in the District. The event will last from noon to 2 PM on Wednesday, July 30. Hope you can make it!

Best,

James Hare

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Sunday August 17: NYC Wiki-Salon and Skill Share
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A question on a photo
Hi Dominic, I don't know if this pinged you or not, but I thought I should drop you a line on your talk page. There's a photo that Adam Cuerden might be able to restore for an article that's currently being reviewed for A-class (and will presumably go on to FAC) but he was curious if a larger version of the photo was available. I'm assuming that it's in NARA's holdings - is that something you could help us track down? (full disclosure, I don't know exactly what your role is and is not, so if this isn't a good use of your time, no problem - but to sweeten the deal, the editor who wrote the article is a WWII veteran who served aboard the ship). Thanks for any help you might be able to provide. Parsecboy (talk) 20:26, 6 August 2014 (UTC)
 * While I'm hassling you about better-quality scans, I noticed that these three photos are listed as being in NARA's holdings - is there any way we could get updated scans? Many thanks. Parsecboy (talk) 18:54, 11 August 2014 (UTC)
 * The person who raised Mahan-class destroyer to FA was a WWII veteran who served on the Mahan, so I think this will be an excellent way of thanking him for both his work here and back then. =) Adam Cuerden (talk) 18:48, 13 August 2014 (UTC)
 * Hey, Adam, I was just responding at the same time you left the message. Check out the new scans. :-) This is an exciting story. I wonder if there is any way the National Archives can spotlight his work as well. Dominic·t 18:52, 13 August 2014 (UTC)
 * I think I'll start with the bow image, from the uncropped copy, uploading a similarly-cropped version as well, then move on to the much "dirtier" image that's the lead, since it'll take more time - lots of little hairs on it. Nothing unfixable, just slower. Adam Cuerden (talk) 19:40, 13 August 2014 (UTC)
 * Here are the high-res versions scanned by me of those three images. Plus the second one, which is a slightly blown-up image of the first, and the last one, which is a bonus photo I also found. Dominic·t 21:22, 13 August 2014 (UTC)


 * Thanks very much! Those are excellent - I particularly like the last one. Now I just need to hassle until he does his restoration magic ;) Parsecboy (talk) 11:55, 14 August 2014 (UTC)

Wikisource related query
Hi,

I was wondering if the National Archives held on file a "Department of the Navy" report into the sinking of the Lusitania?.

All that is needed at this stage is a simple confirmation of such a reports existence.

Longer term, the hope was if the relevant document is digitised and can be OCR processed,, that it could be trasncribed on Wikisouce.

Thanks. (Please respond on my English Wikisource page). ShakespeareFan00 (talk) 15:03, 7 August 2014 (UTC)

Courtesy Note
You have new message at Wikisource. ShakespeareFan00 (talk) 20:37, 25 August 2014 (UTC)

Wikipedia and YOUR History: Taking Control of the Internet
Come one and come all. To a presentation at the Laurel Historical Society about how you can help verify, validate, and edit the information that is on the front line of local history.
 * Show the Internet who is the better editor.
 * Be the creator of culture that you know you are.
 * Spread the knowledge of noteworthy people who no one but you cares about.
 * Lead the charge to a better Wikipedia --- eventually.

Geraldshields11 (talk) 02:08, 6 September 2014 (UTC)

Wikipedia and YOUR History: Taking Control of the Internet
See you at the Laurel Pool Room, 9th and Main Street, Laurel, MD on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at 7:00 PM EST. See http://www.meetup.com/Wikimedia-DC/events/205494212/ for more information. Geraldshields11 (talk) 02:13, 6 September 2014 (UTC)

Wikimedia DC invites revolutionaries, free thinkers, and other sundry editors to a DC WikiSalon
The WikiSalon is a special meetup usually held during the first and third full weeks of every month, from 7 PM to 9 PM. It's an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts, who come together to discuss Wikimedia wikis and collaboratively edit. There's no set agenda, and guests are welcome to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own.

If you're coming by Metro, the closest station is Dupont Circle (on the Red Line). If you're driving, a lot of parking opens up downtown after 6:30 PM, so finding a parking space (even a free one) should be easy. Once you've found the building, go to Cove on the second floor. We will be in the conference room. When: Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Where: The Cove, Dupont Circle, 1730 Connecticut Avenue NW, 2nd floor, 20009, DC

For more information, see http://www.meetup.com/Wikimedia-DC/events/205500822/

My best regards, Geraldshields11 (talk) 02:25, 6 September 2014 (UTC)

Wikimedia DC's Wonderful meetups
Wikimedia DC's Upcoming meetups My best regards, Geraldshields11 (talk) 22:49, 6 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Thursday, September 11: “Wikipedia and YOUR History: Taking Control of the Internet, One Article at a Time!”
 * A presentation at the Laurel Historical Society about how you can help verify, validate, and edit the information that is on the front line of local history. Laurel Pool Room, 9th and Main Street in Laurel, MD. 7 PM.
 * Wednesday, September 17: WikiSalon
 * Come for the pizza, stay for the conversation. 7 PM – 9 PM
 * Saturday, September 20: September Meetup
 * Get dinner and drinks with fellow Wikipedians! 6 PM
 * Sunday, September 21: Laurel History Edit-a-Thon
 * Local history for Wikipedia! 10:15 AM – 4 PM
 * Saturday, September 27 – Sunday, September 28: Please RSVP for the Open Government WikiHack at Eventbrite by clicking on the link. The National Archives and Records Administration and Wikimedia DC are teaming up to come up with solutions that help integrate government data into Wikipedia. 10:30 AM – 5 PM each day

The general portraits request
Hi Dominic - from a few years back.. is there any chance that my US military general officers portrait request may see some progress this year? I've sent in an email to the NARA request email with a few of the portraits I've previously received via mail (the B&W copies) along with citation numbers I have. If that goes well I may start sending a batch every month or something of the sort. I imagine that these photos will be found in the same series, so it hopefully that makes it a bit less tedious. Connormah (talk) 04:50, 17 September 2014 (UTC)
 * I also cc'd my email to both of your email address you have listed on your user page, if it helps. Connormah (talk) 20:36, 18 September 2014 (UTC)

The wonderful annual meeting! And more!




Hello, fellow Wikipedian!

I am excited to announce our upcoming Annual Meeting at the National Archives! We'll have free lunch, an introduction by Archivist of the United States David Ferriero, and a discussion featuring Ed Summers, the creator of CongressEdits. Join your fellow DC-area Wikipedians on Saturday, October 18 from 12 to 4:30 PM. RSVP today!

Also coming up we have the Human Origins edit-a-thon on October 17 and the WikiSalon on October 22. Hope to see you at our upcoming events!

Best,

James Hare

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Thursday December 4: NYC Wiki-Salon and Skill Share
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End-of-the-year meetups


Hello,

You're invited to the end-of-the-year meetup at Busboys and Poets on Sunday, December 14 at 6 PM. There is Wi-Fi, so bring your computer if you want!

You are also invited to our WikiSalon on Thursday, December 18 at 7 PM.

Hope to see you at our upcoming events!

Best,

James Hare

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Wikimedia genealogy project
Just wondering if you have any thoughts re: the idea of WMF hosting a genealogy project. If so, feel free to contribute to this discussion. And apologies if I have made this request before. --- Another Believer ( Talk ) 17:37, 9 December 2014 (UTC)

Ferguson "Evidence Packet"
Under some form of public records law, some of the Testimony to the Grand Jury in Ferguson was released to media such as here

http://www.cnn.com/interactive/2014/11/us/ferguson-grand-jury-docs/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

They are likely to become historicaly important, and so i was writing to ask the following..

Does NARA intend to retain a copy?

Would the relevant public records law in Missouri allow for Commons (ad ultimately Wikisource) to keep a copy of the Documents?

14:31, 28 November 2014 (UTC)
 * Hi there. This answer might not be what you were looking for, but NARA generally only preserves the records of the federal government. It's not clear to me that any of the records you are interested in would be federal records that would end up at NARA. The decision about retention of records is also made by agencies in consultation with NARA based on policy, but my understanding is that NARA does not exactly just decide to retain a record. You should also keep in mind that records take years or sometimes decades before they are transferred to NARA for preservation from their creating agencies. If you are very interested in any of these records that are not yet available, I would suggest you look into FOIA instead. Dominic·t 21:21, 12 December 2014 (UTC)

Soda pop
You still like to drink soda? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 50.251.212.28 (talk) 08:57, 10 January 2015 (UTC)

Mass message senders
Hi! Any chance you'd be able to grant me the Mass message senders user rights? I'm not an admin yet but am trying to send out some mass event notifications and it would be helpful for me to be able to perform this task. Thanks much, an let me know! OR drohowa (talk) 22:47, 14 January 2015 (UTC)

Saturday February 7 in NYC: Black Life Matters Editathon
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Museum hacks and museum edits
 Hello there!

Upcoming events:


 * February 6–8: The third annual ArtBytes Hackathon at the Walters Art Museum! This year Wikimedia DC is partnering with the Walters for a hack-a-thon at the intersection of art and technology, and I would like to see Wikimedia well represented.
 * February 11: The monthly WikiSalon, same place as usual. RSVP on Meetup or just show up!
 * February 15: Wiki Loves Small Museums in Ocean City. Mary Mark Ockerbloom, with support from Wikimedia DC, will be leading a workshop at the Small Museum Association Conference on how they can contribute to Wikipedia. Tons of representatives from GLAM institutions will be present, and we are looking for volunteers. If you would like to help out, check out "Information for Volunteers".

I am also pleased to announce events for Wikimedia DC Black History Month with Howard University and NPR. Details on those events soon.

If you have any questions or have any requests, please email me at james.hare@undefinedwikimediadc.org.

See you there! – James Hare

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Wikimedia DC celebrates Black History Month, and more!
 Hello again!

Not even a week ago I sent out a message talking about upcoming events in DC. Guess what? There are more events coming up in February.

First, as a reminder, there is a WikiSalon on February 11 (RSVP here or just show up) and Wiki Loves Small Museums at the Small Museum Association Conference on February 15 (more information here).

Now, I am very pleased to announce:


 * Tuesday, February 17 from 10 AM to 3 PM there will be #WikiTurgy at the University of Maryland. Join fellow theatre enthusiasts for a “mass act of public dramaturgy!”
 * Thursday, February 19 from 10 AM to 4 PM we are hosting the Howard University Black History Edit-a-Thon. We are working in partnership with the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center to improve Wikipedia’s coverage of African-American and African diasporic history.
 * Tuesday, February 24 from 6 PM to 8 PM we have the Black History Month “First Edit” at NPR. Help improve Wikipedia and help others make their first edit to Wikipedia!
 * Finally, our monthly dinner meetup is on Saturday, February 28.

There is going to be a lot going on, and I hope you can come to some of the events!

If you have any questions or need any special accommodations, please let me know.

Regards,

James Hare

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Editing for Women's History in March
 Hello,

I am very excited to announce this month’s events, focused on Women’s History Month:


 * Sunday, March 8: Women in the Arts 2015 Edit-a-thon – 10 AM to 4 PM
 * Women in the Arts and ArtAndFeminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Free coffee and lunch served!
 * More information • RSVP on Meetup
 * Wednesday, March 11: March WikiSalon – 7 PM to 9 PM
 * An evening gathering with free-flowing conversation and free pizza.
 * More information • RSVP on Meetup (or just show up!)
 * Friday, March 13: NIH Women's History Month Edit-a-Thon – 9 AM to 4 PM
 * In honor of Women’s History Month, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is organizing and hosting an edit-a-thon to improve coverage of women in science in Wikipedia. Free coffee and lunch served!
 * More information • RSVP on Meetup
 * Saturday, March 21: Women in STEM Edit-a-Thon at DCPL – 12 PM
 * Celebrate Women's History Month by building, editing, and expanding articles about women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields during DC Public Library's first full-day edit-a-thon.
 * More information • RSVP on Meetup
 * Friday, March 27: She Blinded Me with Science, Part III – 10 AM to 4 PM
 * Smithsonian Institution Archives Groundbreaking Women in Science Wikipedia Edit-a-thon. Free lunch courtesy of Wikimedia DC!
 * More information • RSVP on Meetup
 * Saturday, March 28: March Dinner Meetup – 6 PM
 * Dinner and drinks with your fellow Wikipedians!
 * More information • RSVP on Meetup

Hope you can make it to an event! If you have any questions or require any special accommodations, please let me know.

Thanks,

James Hare

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Sunday March 22: Wikipedia Day NYC Celebration and Mini-Conference
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Upcoming attractions in DC
 Hello!

Here are some upcoming DC meetups in April and May:


 * Tuesday, April 14: National Archives Hackathon on Wikipedia Space with American University – 2:30-5pm
 * See the latest work on the Wikipedia Space exhibit in the new NARA Innovation Hub and brainstorm on new ideas for a public exhibit about Wikipedia
 * Friday, April 17: Women in Tech Edit-a-thon with Tech LadyMafia – 5-9pm
 * Team up with Tech LadyMafia to improve Wikipedia content on women in the history of technology.
 * Saturday, April 25: April Dinner Meetup – 6 PM
 * Dinner and drinks with your fellow Wikipedians!
 * Friday, May 1: International Labour Day Edit-a-Thon – 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
 * An edit-a-thon at the University of Maryland

Hope to see you at these events! If you have any questions or require any special accommodations, please let me know.

Cheers,

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April 29: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC
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Slowdown?
Hi! FYI, I've often mentioned your work and stats to some MEPs I met last week in Brussels. NARA is still inspiring for many of us and we hope to have PD-Gov in EU too! I notice you're editing less lately; what's up^? We're all interested in what you're baking next. --Nemo 23:24, 23 April 2015 (UTC)
 * Hey Nemo, thanks for your kind message! I'm still quite active, but in different ways these days. I'm working on a grant that has allowed NARA to provide funding for steering meetings for the GLAM-Wiki US Consortium. We're also working on a second GLAM Boot Camp later this year. We're also working with Andrew Lih in establishing a prototype for a physical space for learning about Wikipedia. These sorts of off-wiki efforts are my main Wikimedia-related activities, and I don't get much time for editing in my free time these days. Also, about half my day job now is related to NARA's other open data/citizen archivist initiatives, like the new API for our catalog (which will enable us to restart our uploading eventually), and contributory functions (tagging, transcription) in our catalog. There is too much work for one person to do, though! We probably need another person on board just to do all the direct community engagement efforts like article drives and other content work I have been falling behind on. Dominic·t 13:15, 25 April 2015 (UTC)

June 10: WikiWednesday Salon / Wikimedia NYC Annual Meeting
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What ever happened to: Wikimedia Diversity Conference in D.C., June 2015 ?
Hi Dominic, I thought you might be likely to know; at one point there was an intention to have a Wikimedia Diversity Conference in D.C., June 2015; did that every get off the ground? Or has it morphed into some other initiative? I've been watching for information, but perhaps I'm not looking in the right places. Thanks for all your great work, Mary Mark Ockerbloom (talk) 18:56, 12 May 2015 (UTC)
 * Hey @Mary. It turns out that the conference has been moved to November. I know DC has other major activities they are working on before that, especially the WikiConference in October. The diversity conference isn't in the planning stage yet. Sorry for not getting back to you sooner! Dominic·t 19:01, 21 May 2015 (UTC)