Wikimedia-boston August 2011

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Fwd: Wikipedia at the Harvard Law Library
by Molly de Blanc 06 Sep '11

06 Sep '11

The people over at HLSL came up with a few ideas of collections we could work with (and some date suggestions!). The idea being we could pick one and they would pull together some resources for us to work with. How do people feel about these? Faithfully yours, Molly 1. French Coutumes – collections of local French customary law. HLSL has the largest collection of these in the US; LC and GWU Law also have great collections. Hidden collection – we have HOLLIS catalog records for these but the collection is not easily discoverable as a whole on google – so a Wikipedia article would be a great way to draw attention to our collection, and we can link with the Wikipedia articles noted above Importance to law: One of the most comprehensive collections of French pre-revolutionary-war laws in existence Some of these are really beautiful books/manuscripts as well 2. Crime Broadsides Not a hidden collection – see http://broadsides.law.harvard.edu/ . So there is already readily discoverable information out there, but a Wikipedia article would be one more avenue of discovery, and this collection would make the “broadsides” entry in Wikipedia stronger. Interesting and attractive collection Importance to law: offers insight into the sensationalism of law in 18c and 19c England If you want to go ahead and schedule a meetup, we’re ready. Here are some suggested times: http://www.doodle.com/rf2u7ctekv5xhstd Please fill out the doodle poll; if you can only make it certain hours on specific days, you can note that in the comments section. Thanks, Molly and everyone else – we’re looking forward to working together on this! Karen Karen S. Beck / Manager, Historical & Special Collections / Harvard Law School Library / 617-496-2107 Langdell Hall 481 / 1545 Massachusetts Avenue / Cambridge, MA 02138 / kbeck(a)law.harvard.edu

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North America GLAM mailing list
by aude 14 Aug '11

14 Aug '11

If you are at all interested in cultural and GLAM outreach, I invite you to subscribe to a new regional mailing list on the topic: http://lists.wikimedia.ch/listinfo/glam-north-america It's a place to discuss and share about projects and coordinate outreach. Right now, there's an abundance of opportunities for Wikipedians to work with and help well-respected institutions get involved with Wikipedia! Please come join the mailing list to find out more and get involved. Cheers, Katie -- President, Wiki Society of Washington, DC Inc. http://wikidc.org @wikidc / @wikimania2012

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Classicist wanted to collaborate with Tufts department on first 'Wikieditions' project.
by Max Klein 10 Aug '11

10 Aug '11

Hello Bostonians, Prof. Gregory Crane (Head of Classics Department) from Tufts University is looking for a 'Classics' experienced Wikimedian to assist on a new project. The premise of the collaboration is to Wikisource and translatevClassic texts, which will be annotated and interpreted collaboratively to form a 'Wikiedition'. If you are, or know anybody in the intersection of the Wikimedia and Classics please contact me. Gratias, Max Klein Wikipedia Regional Ambassador to New England +15108426295 maxklein(a)berkeley.edu

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