Wikipedia:Meetup/DC/Laurel Historical Society 3

Schedule

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Time Activity
 10:15 a.m. Welcome and introductions
 10:30 - 11:00 Laurel Historical Society tour and brief talk (Abram)
 11:00 - 12:00 Wikipedia tutorial
 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
 12:30 - 4:00 EDITING


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

Due to the limited space and catering, we ask that participants RSVP in advance if possible. Drop-ins are welcome as long as there is still room.

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.

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 edit-a-thon!

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

Any attendees coming from DC or Baltimore by car are encouraged to volunteer to help transport anyone who needs a ride. When signing up, please note if you are willing to give a ride or if you need to carpool.

Where can I park?

There is ample free parking on public streets in front of and surrounding the Laurel Museum.

Add your own questions here

Sign Up

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Attending

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  1. Abram Fox
  2. Quint Gregory
  3. Garold Stone --GaroldStone (talk) 00:10, 11 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]
  4. Lynne Sport
  5. Kirill Lokshin (talk) 14:01, 23 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Maybe

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  1. Caroline Paganussi
  2. Edel Spencer

Participating remotely

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Can't make it to the event? You can participate online! Here's how it works:

If you're planning to join us online, you can sign up below:

Apologies

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  1. Can't! But go team! -- econterms (talk)

To do list

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Potential new articles:


Existing articles:

Resources

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Example:

Laurel Historical Society resources

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Citation template for Laurel Leader

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  • "[title of article]". The Leader. Laurel, MD. pp. [pages].

Books on Laurel and Prince George's County

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  • 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.

References for articles on to do list

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  1. ^ "Nicholas Snowden , MSA SC 3520-13735". Archives of Maryland (Biographical Series). Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  2. ^ "LYNCHED BY TEN NEGROES. - NICHOLAS SNOWDEN HANGED BY MEN OF HIS OWN COLOR". New York Times. 1885-09-19. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  3. ^ Battle Lines: Prince Georges County in the Civil War (PDF), retrieved 2013-11-16
  4. ^ "St. Mary of the Mills Parish". Explore Laurel Maryland. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  5. ^ "History". Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  6. ^ "Laurel Cotton Mill and Dam Marker". HMdb.org, The Historical Marker Database. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  7. ^ "Laurel, A Mill Town First: Patuxent Manufacturing Cotton and Avondale Mill". Laurel Historical Society. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  8. ^ "Lieut Nicholas W. Snowden (1828 - 1862) - Find A Grave Memorial". Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  9. ^ "Nicholas Snowden (1786 - 1831) - Find A Grave Memorial". Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  10. ^ "About Laurel/History of Laurel". City of Laurel, Maryland. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  11. ^ Okparanta, Chidinma (2011-01-20). "Laurel museum awarded grant to improve artifact storage". Gazette.net. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  12. ^ "Montpelier Mansion reopens for visitors after structural restoration project". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  13. ^ Moran, Catlin (2010-02-18). "Museum photo exhibit compares life in Laurel in 1910, 2010". Washington Post. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ "Snow Hill Manor History". Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  16. ^ Mitchell, Caroline (2009-08-27). "Maryland Court of Appeals Releases Decision on Laurel Park Slots Case". Slots.CD. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  17. ^ "Laurel Park". Washington Post. 2008-08-10. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  18. ^ "About Laurel leader. (Laurel, MD) 1981-current". Chronicling America « Library of Congress. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  19. ^ Dzwonchyk, Melanie (2012-03-28). "Laurel: Mississippi paper Laurel Leader-Call to cease publication". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  20. ^ Glaros, Tony (1 September 2016). "Caretakers of Laurel's history at Ivy Hill Cemetery". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 12 September 2016.

Editing Wikipedia

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Results

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