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The Laurel History Editathon is a Wikipedia Loves Libraries event organized and hosted by the Laurel Historical Society to improve articles broadly related to the history of Laurel, Maryland and the region.

This event will include new editor training and special tour and talk by the Laurel Historical Society.

When
10:15am-4:00pm on Sunday, September 21 2014
Where
Laurel Historical Society, Located at 817 Main St., Laurel, MD 20707.
Organizers
Lindsey Baker (director@laurelhistoricalsociety.org), Executive Director; Laurel Historical Society
Abram Fox, Vice President; Laurel Historical Society
Laurel Historical Society and Museum

Schedule[edit]

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


FAQ[edit]

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

Due to the limited space and catering, please RSVP in advance if possible.

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, stay tuned.

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?

We have attendees coming from DC by car who have volunteered to help transport anyone who needs a ride. Please note when signing up if you need to carpool.

Add your own questions here

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Attending[edit]

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  1. Abram Fox
  2. Garold Stone

Maybe[edit]

  1. Kirill [talk] 01:50, 6 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
  2. Zell Faze (talk) 20:32, 10 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Participating remotely[edit]

Apologies[edit]

To do list[edit]

Potential new articles:

Existing articles:

Resources[edit]

Example:

Laurel Historical Society resources[edit]

Citation template for Laurel Leader[edit]

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

Books on Laurel and Prince George's County[edit]

  • 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[edit]

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

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