Transcribe-a-thon
Synopsis
About 12 million records are available for transcription at the National Archives, where volunteers collaborate to digitize historical documents.
Synopsis
Dina Herbert, the Innovation Hub coordinator, welcomes participants to the Transcribe-a-thon at the National Archives on July 4, 2016. Volunteers gather to transcribe historical documents, including Revolutionary War records. John Deian, an archivist, presents information about the archives' extensive collection, which includes around 12 million scanned records. The event encourages community involvement in digitizing archival materials, making them accessible to the public. Participants engage in discussions and transcription efforts, contributing to the preservation of history through technology.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Dina Herbert, the Innovation Hub coordinator.
- Find out how to access 12 million historical records.
- See John Deian discuss Revolutionary War records.
Did You Know
- The National Archives has about 12 million scanned records.
- Dina Herbert is the coordinator of the Innovation Hub.
- John Deian is an archivist at the National Archives.
- Participants can transcribe documents from home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the coordinator of the innovation hub?
Dina Herbert is the coordinator of the innovation hub.
What type of records will John Deian talk about?
John Deian will talk about revolutionary war records.
How many records are available for transcription?
There are about 12 million records available for transcription.
What are people saying?
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