The Laurel History Edit-a-thon 2016 is a Wikipedia Loves Libraries event, hosted by the Laurel Historical Society and organized by the Laurel Historical Society and the Michelle Smith Collaboratory for Visual Culture at the University of Maryland , to improve articles broadly related to the history of Laurel, Maryland and the region.
This event will include new editor training and special tour by the Laurel Historical Society.
When
10:15am-4:00pm on Sunday, September 25 2016
Where
Laurel Historical Society , Located at 817 Main St., Laurel, MD 20707.
Organizers
Abram Fox , Laurel Historical Society
Quint Gregory, Director, Michelle Smith Collaboratory for Visual Culture
Laurel Historical Society and Museum
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
Attending
Abram Fox
Quint Gregory
Garold Stone --GaroldStone (talk ) 00:10, 11 September 2016 (UTC)[ reply ]
Lynne Sport
Kirill Lokshin (talk ) 14:01, 23 September 2016 (UTC)[ reply ]
Maybe
Caroline Paganussi
Edel Spencer
Participating remotely
Can't make it to the event? You can participate online ! Here's how it works:
1 On the day of the event, check in with your Wikipedia username .
Don't have a username yet? It's easy to
create one .
2 Choose an article to edit from the list on this page .
Want to work on an article that's not on the list? You're welcome to choose any topic you like!
3 Have questions during the event? Chat with us ! Some events also include a video or audio conference. You can find more details on this page.
If you're planning to join us online, you can sign up below:
Apologies
Can't! But go team! -- econterms (talk ) Potential new articles:
Existing articles:
Example:
Laurel Historical Society resources
Citation template for Laurel Leader
"[title of article]". The Leader . Laurel, MD. pp. [pages].
Books on Laurel and Prince George's County
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 .
^ "Nicholas Snowden , MSA SC 3520-13735" . Archives of Maryland (Biographical Series) . Retrieved 2013-11-16 .
^ "LYNCHED BY TEN NEGROES. - NICHOLAS SNOWDEN HANGED BY MEN OF HIS OWN COLOR" . New York Times . 1885-09-19. Retrieved 2013-11-16 .
^ Battle Lines: Prince Georges County in the Civil War (PDF) , retrieved 2013-11-16
^ "St. Mary of the Mills Parish" . Explore Laurel Maryland . Retrieved 2013-11-16 .
^ "History" . Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission . Retrieved 2013-11-16 .
^ "Laurel Cotton Mill and Dam Marker" . HMdb.org, The Historical Marker Database . Retrieved 2013-11-16 .
^ "Laurel, A Mill Town First: Patuxent Manufacturing Cotton and Avondale Mill" . Laurel Historical Society . Retrieved 2013-11-16 .
^ "Lieut Nicholas W. Snowden (1828 - 1862) - Find A Grave Memorial" . Retrieved 2013-11-16 .
^ "Nicholas Snowden (1786 - 1831) - Find A Grave Memorial" . Retrieved 2013-11-16 .
^ "About Laurel/History of Laurel" . City of Laurel, Maryland . Retrieved 2013-11-16 .
^ Okparanta, Chidinma (2011-01-20). "Laurel museum awarded grant to improve artifact storage" . Gazette.net . Retrieved 2013-11-16 .
^ "Montpelier Mansion reopens for visitors after structural restoration project" . Baltimore Sun . Retrieved 2013-11-16 .
^ Moran, Catlin (2010-02-18). "Museum photo exhibit compares life in Laurel in 1910, 2010" . Washington Post . Retrieved 2013-11-16 .
^ 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 .
^ "Snow Hill Manor History" . Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission . Retrieved 2013-11-16 .
^ Mitchell, Caroline (2009-08-27). "Maryland Court of Appeals Releases Decision on Laurel Park Slots Case" . Slots.CD . Retrieved 2013-11-16 .
^ "Laurel Park" . Washington Post . 2008-08-10. Retrieved 2013-11-16 .
^ "About Laurel leader. (Laurel, MD) 1981-current" . Chronicling America « Library of Congress . Retrieved 2013-11-16 .
^ Dzwonchyk, Melanie (2012-03-28). "Laurel: Mississippi paper Laurel Leader-Call to cease publication" . Baltimore Sun . Retrieved 2013-11-16 .
^ Glaros, Tony (1 September 2016). "Caretakers of Laurel's history at Ivy Hill Cemetery" . The Baltimore Sun . Retrieved 12 September 2016 .
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