Wikipedia:Meetup/DC/Laurel Historical Society 2

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

Schedule

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

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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Participating remotely

Apologies

To do list

Potential new articles:

1967 Laurel KKK Riots
A.M. Kroop and Sons- Business
Laurel Leader- Newspaper ^[1] ^[2]
George Nye - Laurel Mill superintendent, Civil War officer
Nicholas Snowden ^[3] ^[4] also Lt. Nicholas Snowden (grandson of Major Thomas Snowden of Montpelier) and his father ^[5]^[6] ^[7] ^[8] ^[9] ^[10] ^[11] ^[12] ^[13] ^[14]
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 ^[15] ^[16]
Main Street Festival in Laurel
Muirkirk Furnace, 1847-1920
Federal Anti-Car Theft Act

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 ^[17]
Laurel Park Racecourse ^[18] ^[19]
Laurel High School (Laurel, Maryland)
Maryland Declaration of Rights - new article in need of more details and maybe a picture.

Resources

Example:

Laurel Historical Society resources

Resources related to the current exhibit on Laurel in the Civil War
List of previous exhibits
City of Laurel
Maryland State Archives
Maryland Historical Trust
History of the Laurel Historical Society from the society website
more coming soon!

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.

References for articles on to do list

^ "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.
^ "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.

Editing Wikipedia

Results

[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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