Handwritten Text Recognition: Using AI to Transcribe and Search

Handwritten Text Recognition: Using AI to Transcribe and Search

Turn handwritten manuscripts into searchable text with AI. See what tools like Transkribus can (and can't) do in this live demo.

By Delaware Genealogical Society

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Online

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No refunds

Agenda

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Hand-written Text Recognition: Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence


Hand-written text recognition software can turn manuscripts into searchable transcriptions. Learn how to use these tools and what they can (and cannot) do for you. The presentation includes a demonst...

About this event

Hand-written text recognition software can turn manuscripts into searchable transcriptions. Learn how to use these tools and what they can (and cannot) do for you. The presentation includes a demonstration of Transkribus.

Yvette Hoitink, MLitt, CG®, QGTM is a professional genealogist, writer, and lecturer from the Netherlands who specializes in researching Dutch ancestors. Her Dutch Genealogy website has helped thousands of people find their ancestors. Yvette does research for clients with ancestors from the Netherlands or its former colonies, including New Netherland. She has a master’s degree in Family and Local History from the University of Dundee in Scotland and holds the Certified Genealogist® and Qualified GenealogistTM credentials. Her articles in the National Genealogical Society Quarterly and the Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly won excellence awards. Yvette lectures about research in the Netherlands, methodology, technology, and related topics.

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The Delaware Genealogical Society, organized in 1977, is a nonprofit volunteer organization that encourages and supports genealogical research through educational programs, workshops and publications. Over the past 44 years, the society has presented more than 200 events, as well as published 80 genealogical journals and more than 200 newsletters. To learn more, visit our website at delgensoc.org.

Mailing Address: Delaware Genealogical Society, 505 N. Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801-3004

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