Join the Library of Congress for a Douglass Day 2025 Transcribe-a-Thon and Other Black History Month Events

Join the Library of Congress for a Douglass Day 2025 Transcribe-a-Thon and Other Black History Month Events On Feb. 14, history enthusiasts and the public can celebrate the extraordinary legacy of Frederick Douglass by joining a virtual transcribe-a-thon of rare books and manuscripts on African American history on Douglass Day. In 2024, Library of Congress volunteers shattered records by completing 16,000 transcription actions on Douglass Day.   Hosted by the Library's By the People program, this virtual event celebrates Douglass' chosen birthday and a day of service to Black history. This year's theme, "You Make History," emphasizes how everyone can contribute to safeguarding stories of the past for future generations. Volunteers will transcribe treasures from the Library's collections, including materials from the Daniel A.P. Murray Collection, the NACCP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Records, and the Booker T. Washington Papers. These transcriptions make historical documents more accessible and keyword searchable, ensuring volunteers' impact reaches far and wide. Click here for more information. You are subscribed to Latest News from the Library of Congress. Stay Connected with the Library LOC.gov  |  Accessibility  |  Legal  |  Inspector General  |  External Link Disclaimer USA.gov  |  Contact  |  Careers  |  Media  |  Shop  |  Donate Subscriber Preferences & Unsubscribe  |  Subscriber Help   This email was sent to stevenmagallanes520.nims@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Library of Congress · 101 Independence Ave, SE · Washington, DC 20540 · 202-707-5000