Wikipedia:Meetup/Boston/City Archives edit-a-thon

=Event Details=

In the 1950s, the urban renewal idea hit Boston and affected many different neighborhoods within the city. The redevelopment of Scollay Square into Government Center, the demolition of much of the West End and significant areas in the South End, Brighton, and Charlestown, as well as sporadic improvements. Additionally, road projects such as the Inner Belt and the Central Artery drastically changed the face of the city. This edit-a-thon will focus on neighborhoods and streets affected, key policy makers, and the effects that lasted throughout the city for many years.

About Us
The City of Boston Archives is the repository for all official records that must be kept to document both the history of the municipal government in Boston and the legal rights of its citizens. The City Archives holds records for over 60 current and historic government entities and departments. The bulk of these records consist of documentation of the history of Boston since incorporation as a city in 1822, although some records go back to the early 17th century. Since our inception in 1989, the City Archives has worked to open our city’s rich historic record to researchers of all types and to enable Bostonians to easily access the records that preserve the history of their communities.

Schedule
Please remember to bring a laptop and power supply.

9:30-10:00am: Check-in and welcome

10:00-10:30am: Beginner intro to Wikipedia editing

10:30-10:45am: Self-organize and choose article topics/tasks

10:45-3:30: Edit party! (with a break for pizza)

3:30-3:45pm: Wrap-up and thanks

Logistics

 * Location and directions If taking public transit, use the #36 bus which leaves from Forest Hills Station.
 * Twitter: @archivesboston
 * What to Bring: Attendees should bring their own laptops and power cords
 * Contact the organizers: If you have questions ahead of time, contact archives@boston.gov. For directions and help finding the building on the day of, call the Archives at 617-635-1195
 * Meetup.com page:

=Sign up=

Attending
Marta Erin (talk) 14:19, 21 October 2014 (UTC)

AmandaRR123 (talk) 13:11, 21 October 2014 (UTC)

Salemhistorian (talk) 14:19, 21 October 2014 (UTC)

Kmika11 (talk) 14:20, 21 October 2014 (UTC)

NegMawon (talk) 17:46, 21 October 2014 (UTC)

Participating Remotely
M2545 Jkmcgrath

Regrets
=Suggested Topics=

Photos


 * Gabe has graciously shared a list of articles that need photos. Articles that need photos


 * Relevant Flickr Collections:
 * Charlestown Urban Renewal photos
 * Government Center Urban Renewal photos
 * New York Streets Urban Renewal Area photos
 * Waterfront Urban Renewal Project photos
 * West End Urban Renewal photos
 * North Harvard Street Urban Renewal photos

People


 * Edward Logue (Gabe also has a draft article about Ed Logue that we may work on finishing. [|Ed Logue Draft]


 * Mayor John Collins

Places/Projects


 * West End
 * New York Streets
 * North Harvard Street area
 * Government Center/Scollay Square
 * Central Artery
 * Downtown Boston

=Resources=

City Archives Finding Aids

=Wikipedia Help=
 * GLAM Beginners Guide
 * Wikipedia Tutorial
 * Starting an Article
 * Citation Guide
 * Five Pillars of Wikipedia
 * Wikipedia Cheatsheet


 * Uploading Flickr Files to Wikimedia Commons
 * Uploading files to Wikimedia Commons: First steps
 * Formatting Shortcuts -
 * Text Formatting
 * Section Headers, Indents, and Lists
 * Links

=Results=

Articles expanded and improved

 * added photo portrait to article on mayor John Hynes (politician) and List of Boston mayors
 * added photo portrait to article on city councilor Bruce Bolling
 * added categories to Geo Swan's Commons uploads
 * added photo to Richard Cushing
 * added photo to West End, Boston Marta Erin (talk) 15:28, 21 October 2014 (UTC)
 * edited the political background and implementation sections of West End, BostonSalemhistorian (talk) 16:00, 21 October 2014 (UTC)
 * added photos to Government Center, Boston Marta Erin (talk) 17:38, 21 October 2014 (UTC)
 * added section "Land Fill" to Boston Harbor Kmika11 (talk) 18:17, 21 October 2014 (UTC)
 * added photos to Boston City Hall Marta Erin (talk) 19:02, 21 October 2014 (UTC)
 * added photos to West End, Boston and South End, Boston