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Wikipedia:Meetup/DC/Laurel Historical Society

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The Laurel History Editathon is a Wikipedia Loves Libraries event organized and hosted by the Laurel Historical Society to improve articles broadly related to the history of Laurel, Maryland and the region.

This event will include new editor training and special tour and talk by the Laurel Historical Society.

When
10:15am-4:00pm on Saturday, November 16, 2013
Where
Laurel Historical Society, Located at 817 Main St., Laurel, MD 20707.
Organizers
Lindsey Baker, Executive Director; Laurel Historical Society
Abram Fox, Board Member; Laurel Historical Society
Dominic McDevitt-Parks (dominic@wikimediadc.org), Cultural Partnerships Coordinator; Wikimedia DC
Laurel Historical Society and Museum

Schedule edit

Time Activity
 10:15 a.m. Welcome and introductions
 10:30 - 11:30 Laurel Historical Society tour and brief talk (Lindsey)
 11:30 - 12:00 Lunch
 12:00 - 12:30 Wikipedia tutorial (Dominic)
 12:30 - 4:00 EDITING


FAQ edit

Do I have to register to attend, or can I just arrive on the day?

Due to the limited space and catering, please RSVP in advance if possible.

Do I have to be a Wikipedia editor already?

No, this event is open to everyone, even beginners.

What will I get for my efforts?

All participants will receive a barn star!

What happens if I get hungry?

Lunch may be provided, stay tuned.

What should I bring?

  • A laptop
  • Photo ID for security

Can I leave early?

Of course! We don't lock anyone in. We hope that you will be able to stay for some of the afternoon editathon!

How can I get to Laurel from D.C. or Baltimore?

We have attendees coming from DC by car who have volunteered to help transport anyone who needs a ride. Please note when signing up if you need to carpool.

Add your own questions here

Sign Up edit

Attending edit

  1. Dominic·t 17:01, 6 September 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  2. Abram Fox
  3. econterms (talk) 23:05, 14 November 2013 (UTC) -- happy to come if I can get a lift there and back. I can get to any metro stop.[reply]
  4. Djembayz - (afternoon)
  5. Harej (talk) 00:17, 16 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  6. I have a car that seats five, albeit uncomfortably. --Fran Rogers (talk) 02:27, 16 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  7. Megan Everett
  8. Andrew Kuchling (talk) 17:13, 16 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Maybe edit

  1. Kirill [talk] 23:02, 8 September 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  2. Geraldshields11 (talk) 16:14, 11 September 2013 (UTC) I will need a laptop.[reply]
  3. 207.245.176.1 (talk) 20:45, 9 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  4. Fuzheado | Talk 15:29, 11 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Participating remotely edit

Apologies edit

To do list edit

Potential new articles:

Existing articles:

Resources edit

  1. ^ "Laurel, A Mill Town First: Patuxent Manufacturing Cotton and Avondale Mill". Laurel Historical Society. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  2. ^ Vaughn, Clara H (2012-02-20). "Laurel: Mill superintendent's diaries reveal everyday life in 19th-century Laurel". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  3. ^ "Plan of Mill Property of Laurel Mill at Laurel". Maryland State Archives, Prince George's County Circuit Court, Land Survey, Subdivision, and Condominium Plats. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  4. ^ "Iron Production: Maryland's Industrial Past - The Iron Making Process Marker". HMdb.org, The Historical Marker Database. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  5. ^ "Pig Point: Star Spangled Banner Historical Trail". National Park Service. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  6. ^ "Patuxent Iron". Maryland Daily Photo. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  7. ^ Park, John R (2002). Maryland mining heritage guide: including Delaware and the District of Columbia. Miami, Fla.: Stonerose Pub. Co. ISBN 978-0-970669-72-8.
  8. ^ "About Laurel leader. (Laurel, MD) 1981-current". Chronicling America « Library of Congress. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  9. ^ Dzwonchyk, Melanie (2012-03-28). "Laurel: Mississippi paper Laurel Leader-Call to cease publication". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  10. ^ "Nicholas Snowden , MSA SC 3520-13735". Archives of Maryland (Biographical Series). Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  11. ^ "LYNCHED BY TEN NEGROES. - NICHOLAS SNOWDEN HANGED BY MEN OF HIS OWN COLOR". New York Times. 1885-09-19. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  12. ^ Battle Lines: Prince Georges County in the Civil War (PDF), retrieved 2013-11-16
  13. ^ "St. Mary of the Mills Parish". Explore Laurel Maryland. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  14. ^ "History". Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  15. ^ "Laurel Cotton Mill and Dam Marker". HMdb.org, The Historical Marker Database. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  16. ^ "Laurel, A Mill Town First: Patuxent Manufacturing Cotton and Avondale Mill". Laurel Historical Society. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  17. ^ "Lieut Nicholas W. Snowden (1828 - 1862) - Find A Grave Memorial". Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  18. ^ "Nicholas Snowden (1786 - 1831) - Find A Grave Memorial". Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  19. ^ "About Laurel/History of Laurel". City of Laurel, Maryland. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  20. ^ Okparanta, Chidinma (2011-01-20). "Laurel museum awarded grant to improve artifact storage". Gazette.net. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  21. ^ "Montpelier Mansion reopens for visitors after structural restoration project". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  22. ^ Moran, Catlin (2010-02-18). "Museum photo exhibit compares life in Laurel in 1910, 2010". Washington Post. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  23. ^ Meyer, Eugene L (1997-07-24). "Presenting a Picture Of the Past in Laurel; Resident's Photographs Chronicle Life Before World War I". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  24. ^ "Snow Hill Manor History". Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  25. ^ Mitchell, Caroline (2009-08-27). "Maryland Court of Appeals Releases Decision on Laurel Park Slots Case". Slots.CD. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  26. ^ "Laurel Park". Washington Post. 2008-08-10. Retrieved 2013-11-16.

Resources edit

Example:

Laurel Historical Society resources edit

Books on Laurel and Prince George's County edit

  • Denny, George D (1997). Proud past, promising future : cities and towns in Prince George's County, Maryland. Brentwood, MD: G.D. Denny, Jr. OCLC 37713413.
  • Bucklee, Sally Mitchell (2001). A church and its village: St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Laurel, Maryland. Baltimore, Md.: Gateway Press. OCLC 48085398.

Editing Wikipedia edit

Results edit

 
One room of the edit-a-thon
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