Wikipedia:Meetup/DC/NARA AU 2017

National Archives and Records Administration A Wikipedia Scan-a-thon

Hackathon -- The National Archives and Records Administration and Prof. Andrew Lih, welcome participants to a scan-a-thon focused on scanning and metadata around Compiled Military Service Records of US soldiers from the War of 1812. This is a collaboration between American University class COMM420/620 and NARA. This will take place in the NARA Innovation Hub, and is the debut of the Wikipedia Space in NARA's Innovation Hub in a classroom setting. See the Knight Foundation grant description page


 * When
 * Tuesday, April 25, 2017
 * 2:30pm - 5:00pm


 * Who
 * The program is limited to the participants, and will be conducted in conjunction with a communications/journalism course taught by Andrew Lih at the American University on Wikipedia & Public Knowledge. Because of the limited resources and staff for the day, contact Andrew Lih if you'd like to attend.

Where

 * National Archives and Records Administration, Innovation Hub
 * Researchers Entrance (north side of the building)
 * 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20408
 * Etherpad notes: https://etherpad.wikimedia.org/p/NARA_AU_2016_scanathon


 * What to bring
 * A form of government-issued photo ID!
 * A fully charged laptop computer with charger or any device that can edit Wikipedia


 * RSVP Required
 * Please sign up below if you plan on joining us.


 * Etherpad shared notes for the day's event

Questions? Add your own

 * How do I RSVP?
 * Add your name to the list below if you plan on joining us remotely.


 * Can I share what I’m doing?
 * Yes, please feel free to share what you’re working on your preferred social network using #glamwiki and invite your friends to join us remotely!

RSVP
Yes
 * 1) Fuzheado | Talk
 * 2) COMM420/620 students (17)
 * 3) Jim Hayes
 * 4) add names here

Issues

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Resources

 * NARA War of 1812 Compiled Military Service Records -
 * Examples
 * https://catalog.archives.gov/id/25451897
 * https://catalog.archives.gov/id/24719913
 * https://catalog.archives.gov/id/24737844
 * https://catalog.archives.gov/id/25451867

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