Douglass Day Transcribe-A-Thon
A national event, the celebrates the life and legacy of abolitionist, orator, and author Frederick Douglass through collective transcription to make historical Black scholars’ and activists’ writings more accessible.
Plan to Participate February 14
The 2025 transcribe-a-thon will occur Friday, February 14, with hands-on sessions held in Raynor Library and in the Lemonis Center for Student Success.
- 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Raynor Library, First Floor
- 1:00-2:30 p.m., Lemonis Center for Student Success, Second Floor
This year's event will offer a chance to dig into the rich historical archives of Library of Congress's and to make finding and using them easier for all.
Classes and Groups
Are you a ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵinstructor or campus group leader? You are invited to incorporate transcribing into your class or group meeting during the week of February 14. Contact co-organizers by February 1 to make arrangements.
Event Sponsors
The transcribe-a-thon is hosted by:
- Raynor Library
- Ott Memorial Writing Center
- Lemonis Center for Student Success
Thank you, Sodexo, for sponsorship of transcribe-a-thon refreshments.
