Douglass Day Transcribe-a-thon

Drop in for a collaborative digital transcribe-a-thon in celebration of Frederick Douglass’s birthday. We will be transcribing the correspondence of Frederick Douglass, noted abolitionist, orator, and U.S. Ambassador to Haiti. Together with Douglass Day events across the country, we will attempt to transcribe all 8,731 pages in one day! Volunteers will be available to assist you with learning to operate the digital transcription interface. A selection of Haitian dishes will be served for lunch, refreshments, and birthday cake will be provided. Free and open to all; feel free to come and go as you need.