Wikipedia:Meetup/DC/Laurel Historical Society 3

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

Schedule[edit]

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

FAQ[edit]

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

Sign Up[edit]

Attending[edit]

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[edit]

Caroline Paganussi
Edel Spencer

Participating remotely[edit]

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[edit]

Can't! But go team! -- econterms (talk)

To do list[edit]

Potential new articles:

1967 Laurel KKK Riots
A.M. Kroop and Sons- Business
Nicholas Snowden ^[1] ^[2] also Lt. Nicholas Snowden (grandson of Major Thomas Snowden of Montpelier) and his father ^[3]^[4] ^[5] ^[6] ^[7] ^[8] ^[9] ^[10] ^[11] ^[12]
Laurel Elementary School- School
Laurel Mill Playhouse- Theater
St. Mark's United Methodist Church (Laurel, Maryland)- Historic church
Bert Sadler- Pharmacist and photographer, society owns his photographs ^[13] ^[14]
Main Street Festival in Laurel
Muirkirk Furnace, 1847-1920
Federal Anti-Car Theft Act
Eisenhower House (Laurel, Maryland) - also known as Mrs. Ray's Boarding House, listed in the Maryland Historical Trust
Other locations from the List of Laurel Maryland properties in the Maryland Historical Trust

Existing articles:

George Wallace
September 24, 2001 tornado outbreak
Hurricane Agnes
Johnstown Flood
Past Mayors of Laurel
Laurel Sanitarium- Historical site
John Calder Brennan- Historian
Avondale Mill- Historic site
Duvall Bridge (Laurel, Maryland)- Historic site
Snow Hill (Laurel, Maryland)- Historic site ^[15]
Laurel Park Racecourse ^[16] ^[17]
Laurel High School (Laurel, Maryland)
Maryland Declaration of Rights - new article in need of more details and maybe a picture.
Laurel Leader- Newspaper ^[18] ^[19]
George Nye - Laurel Mill superintendent, Civil War officer
Gertrude Poe
United States home front during World War I
Ivy Hill Cemetery (Maryland)^[20]

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]

^ "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.

Editing Wikipedia[edit]

Results[edit]

List any pages you've created or edited, or documents you've uploaded, here

[1] "Nicholas Snowden , MSA SC 3520-13735". Archives of Maryland (Biographical Series). Retrieved 2013-11-16.

[2] "LYNCHED BY TEN NEGROES. - NICHOLAS SNOWDEN HANGED BY MEN OF HIS OWN COLOR". New York Times. 1885-09-19. Retrieved 2013-11-16.

[3] Battle Lines: Prince Georges County in the Civil War (PDF), retrieved 2013-11-16

[4] "St. Mary of the Mills Parish". Explore Laurel Maryland. Retrieved 2013-11-16.

[5] "History". Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Retrieved 2013-11-16.

[6] "Laurel Cotton Mill and Dam Marker". HMdb.org, The Historical Marker Database. Retrieved 2013-11-16.

[7] "Laurel, A Mill Town First: Patuxent Manufacturing Cotton and Avondale Mill". Laurel Historical Society. Retrieved 2013-11-16.

[8] "Lieut Nicholas W. Snowden (1828 - 1862) - Find A Grave Memorial". Retrieved 2013-11-16.

[9] "Nicholas Snowden (1786 - 1831) - Find A Grave Memorial". Retrieved 2013-11-16.

[10] "About Laurel/History of Laurel". City of Laurel, Maryland. Retrieved 2013-11-16.

[11] Okparanta, Chidinma (2011-01-20). "Laurel museum awarded grant to improve artifact storage". Gazette.net. Retrieved 2013-11-16.

[12] "Montpelier Mansion reopens for visitors after structural restoration project". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2013-11-16.

[13] Moran, Catlin (2010-02-18). "Museum photo exhibit compares life in Laurel in 1910, 2010". Washington Post. Retrieved 2013-11-16.

[14] 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.

[15] "Snow Hill Manor History". Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Retrieved 2013-11-16.

[16] Mitchell, Caroline (2009-08-27). "Maryland Court of Appeals Releases Decision on Laurel Park Slots Case". Slots.CD. Retrieved 2013-11-16.

[17] "Laurel Park". Washington Post. 2008-08-10. Retrieved 2013-11-16.

[18] "About Laurel leader. (Laurel, MD) 1981-current". Chronicling America « Library of Congress. Retrieved 2013-11-16.

[19] Dzwonchyk, Melanie (2012-03-28). "Laurel: Mississippi paper Laurel Leader-Call to cease publication". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2013-11-16.

[20] 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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