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Georgetown Slavery Archive Editing Workshop

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In 1838, Jesuit priests sold 272 enslaved people who worked on Jesuit plantations in Southern Maryland. Proceeds from the sale were used to pay a portion of Georgetown University's debts. The Georgetown Slavery Archive was established in 2016 to maintain and share materials related to slavery and the 1838 sale. We will use these materials to edit and create relevant Wikipedia articles. New editors are welcome. Training will be provided.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Lunch will be provided.

Laptops are required. Please bring your own. Wikimedia has two laptops to loan. Reserve one by emailing info@wikimediadc.org.

When

February 2, 2018 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Where

Georgetown University
Lauinger Library-Murray Room (5th floor) - ID required for entry
3700 O Streets NW
Washington, DC 20057

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Coordination

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To avoid editing the same article as another attendee, please use Etherpad to let others know what you are currently editing. Please remember to type 'Done' or 'Finished' when you are through making changes.

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Articles Related to the 1838 Sale

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Georgetown and The Church

Slavery and the 1838 Sale

Individuals-Jesuits, Enslaved People, Enslavers, University Administrators, Politicians

Jesuit Plantations, Churches and Other Properties

Louisiana Plantations

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Georgetown Slavery Archive

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Other Potential Sources

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Potential References

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  1. ^ Williams, Shannen Dee (September 18, 2016). "Congratulations Georgetown. Now It's Time to Own Up to the Racist History of the Catholic Church". History News Network.
  2. ^ Brownell, F.C. (1870). The American Journal of Education, Volume 19.
  3. ^ "What We Know: Report to the President of The College of The Holy Cross The Mulledy/Healy Legacy Committee" (PDF). March 18, 2016: 5. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  4. ^ Murphy, Thomas (2001). Jesuit Slaveholding in Maryland, 1717-1838. New York, NY: Routledge. ISBN 0-8153-4052-4.
  5. ^ "Port Tobacco Historic District". National Register of Historic Places Registration Form. National Parks Service.

Media Coverage: 1838 Sale and Georgetown Slavery Archive

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Image Uploads: Wikicommons

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  1. Download the image/s to you device
  2. Go to the Wikimedia Commons: Upload Wizard
  3. Select 'Select media files to share'
  4. Select desired image and 'Continue'
  5. Is this image your own work? If the answer is no, make the appropriate selection and complete the necessary fields. For images originating from the Georgetown Slavery Archive, enter the following information: 'Source: Georgetown University Archives' AND 'Author: The Georgetown Slavery Archive'
  6. Select 'The copyright has definitely expired in the USA' AND 'First published in the United States before 1923' AND 'Continue'
  7. Title and describe the image. Enter 'Georgetown University/The Georgetown Slave Archive:' followed by the same title and description used by the Archive.

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