Black History Month Transcribe-a-thon
Black History Month Transcribe-a-thon
Mon, Feb 20, 10:00 AM
Sandy Spring Museum • Sandy Spring, MD
Free
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Transcribe-a-Thon for Herencia: Centuries of Spanish Legal Documents
Join us for a fun day of transcription for the Herencia: Centuries of Spanish Legal Documents collection!
When and where
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Location
Library Of Congress - Thomas Jefferson Building - Great Hall 10 First Street Southeast Washington, DC 20540
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About this event
---UPDATE: On-site Event Postponed---
The on-site Transcribe-a-thon event is postponed until a later date. Please join us for the virtual Transcribe-a-thon that same day! Be sure to register as a VIRTUAL ATTENDEE to receive updates throughout the day on March 19. Thanks for helping us transcribe!
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To celebrate the launch of the Herencia: Centuries of Spanish Legal Documents campaign, we will be hosting a virtual transcribe-a-thon happening ALL DAY on March 19!
Want to know more about how to host a Transcribe-a-thon so you can join in virtually? Register for our webinar on instructions and tips for hosting a successful transcription event! We’ll cover how to join in on March 19 and how to organize independently.
You do not need to read Spanish, Latin, or Catalan to participate in this project!
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HERE'S WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE VIRTUAL EVENT
- Register for a Virtual Attendee ticket to let us know you'll help us from afar!
- Start any time on March 19. There's no minimum requirement to participate!
- On social media, use the handle @Crowd_LOC to get our attention and use the hashtag #herencia so we know you're with us, can give you encouragement, and can answer any questions you might have!
LEARN MORE
Want to learn more about the Herencia collection? Check out By the People page detailing the collection.
Want to be super-prepared for the Transcribe-a-thon? Check out our webinar explaining what you can expect at the transcribe-a-thon (and also how to host your own!).
Can't make the webinars at their scheduled times? If you register for them, you'll get sent a link to the webinar replays and can view them ahead of the event.