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Early Modern Edit-a-Thon
We will focus on articles about early modern history, literature, and art, but participants are welcome to work on any other early modern- or Shakespeare-related topics too.
when
- May 13, 2016 at 12 PM - 5 PM
where
- Folger Shakespeare Library
- 201 E. Capitol St SE, Washington DC
Capitol South (Silver/Orange/Blue lines), Union Station (Red line)- Event will be held in the Board Room (basement level). Please sign in at the front desk first!
your hosts
- Folger Shakespeare Library with support from Wikimedia DC
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I'll attend in person
- sehovde (talk)
- eblakedc (talk)
- RBDankert
- Uncommon fritillary (talk) 19:09, 25 April 2016 (UTC)
- Risk Engineer (talk) 15:54, 4 May 2016 (UTC)
- Sudowoodoo (talk)
- Antony–22 (talk⁄contribs)
I'll participate online
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Want to work on an article that's not on the list? You're welcome to choose any topic you like!
Some events also include a video or audio conference. You can find more details on this page.
Tentative schedule
- 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm: Arrive & welcome
- 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm: Introduction to the Folger & quick walk-through of wiki editing
- 12:45 pm - 3:00 pm: Editing
- 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Break
- 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm: Editing
- 4:45 pm - 5:00 pm: Wrap-up & farewell
FAQ
What should I bring?
- A laptop
Will there be food?
- We will provide snacks at the mid-afternoon break.
Which entrance should I use?
- Our main entrance is the one at the corner of Capitol & Second Streets, but you can also enter via the door at the corner of Capitol & Third Streets (from this entrance, you'll walk through the exhibition hall to reach the front desk).
- Once you've signed in with the guard at the front desk, continue down the hallway and take the stairs (first door on your left) down to the basement level. Turn left at the base of the stairs, and continue to the set of double doors marked "Board Room" on your left.
- Alternatively, once you've signed in with the guard at the front desk, continue down the hallway and take the elevator (on your left past the entrance to the Reading Room) down to the basement level (the button marked "B"). Turn right upon exiting, and enter the set of doors marked "Board Room" immediately to your right.
- Please note that the Third Street entrance is accessible via ramp, but there are several sets of steps between this entrance and the elevator. Please contact editathon@folger.edu in advance if you will need any accommodations.
Is the Folger related to the coffee company?
- Nope! They were founded by members of the same family, however - Henry C. Folger (our founder) was a nephew of J.A. Folger, the founder of Folgers Coffee.
Is the Folger part of the Library of Congress/the Smithsonian Institution/the federal government? Is it a theatre or a library?
- The Folger is an independent institution, administered by Amherst College (alma mater of Henry Folger). We are located right next to the Library of Congress and across an intersection from the Supreme Court, but we are not part of the federal government. "The Folger Shakespeare Library" encompasses both a research library and a theater, as well as a variety of scholarly and outreach programs.
Articles to work on
Articles to be created
- Edward Scarisbrick
- Robert Nicolson
- Trevelyon Miscellany of 1608
- Plimpton Sieve Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I
- Teaching Shakespeare Institute
- Embroidered binding
- Book furniture?
- Theatre memorabilia?
- Shakespeare pedagogy
- Gillis Hooftman
Articles in need of expansion
- English Short Title Catalogue
- Edward Gwynn
- Sidney Psalms
- The Lady of May
- World Shakespeare Bibliography
- Theatrum Orbis Terrarum
Categories to explore
Research resources
The Folger's collection is not open for browsing in person, but we will have a selection of print reference works available for consultation. If you are interested in a specific topic, feel free to search our catalog, Hamnet, for books that you think might be useful; let us know on this page or via email (editathon@folger.edu), and we'll have those books available at the edit-a-thon. (Just make sure the location does not include the word "Vault" - those books cannot be brought out for the event.)
The Folger also has access to a number of electronic resources, including subscription databases accessible on-site, and our Digital Image Collection.
Outcomes[edit]
New articles
- Trevelyon Miscellany of 1608. Uncommon fritillary (talk) 20:34, 13 May 2016 (UTC)
- Thomas Trevelyon created after edit-a-thon to accompany this article
- The Play of Wit and Science (DYK on 17 May 2016)
- Plimpton Sieve Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I. --Eblakedc (talk) 23:11, 13 May 2016 (UTC)
- New Shakspere Society --Sehovde (talk) 01:39, 14 May 2016 (UTC)
- Embroidered binding
- Teaching Shakespeare Institute --> later merged into Folger Shakespeare Library
- Gillis Hooftman