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== Purpose ==
== Purpose ==


To increase valuable content on the Montana pages in a rapid manner.
To increase valuable content on the Montana pages.
 


== Contact ==
== Contact ==


[[User:Evancol|Jane Colmenares]]
[[User:Caileigholdroyd|Caileigh Oldroyd]]


== Task List ==
== Task List ==
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject Montana Task List|Task List]]
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lpKOr2LYieVsqMuYAQhV3wN1PM42mmrKcQhcDsg0T0/edit#gid=0 Task List]


== Instructions ==
== Instructions ==
This project is multi-layered with varying degrees of complexity so everyone can participate.  Select an area to work on and then sign it out on the Task List.
This project is multi-layered with varying degrees of complexity so everyone can participate.  Select an area to work on and then sign it out on the Task List.


=== Cemetery Tables ===
=== Adding Bible Records===
Level:  Intermediate.  You will add cemetery tables to the Cemeteries heading.  This does involve getting website links and pasting them into the table.
'''DONE''': Cut and paste, FamilySearch Catalog entry, Internet searches<br><br>
 
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Adding Information to Bible Section of County Pages|Instructions]]<br>
Status:  '''Active'''
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lpKOr2LYieVsqMuYAQhV3wN1PM42mmrKcQhcDsg0T0/edit#gid=0 Task List]<br>
 
'''[https://office365lds.sharepoint.com/:v:/r/sites/CommunityProjectsMeeting/Shared%20Documents/Weekly%20Wednesday%20Meeting/Recordings/Weekly%20Wednesday%20Meeting-20211201_110247-Meeting%20Recording.mp4?csf=1&web=1&e=8nsEro Training Video (starts at 5:38)]'''
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=== Historical Population Tables ===
Level: Intermediate.  You will add a census table to the Census heading.  This does involve entering numbers into the table.
 
Status:  '''Active'''
 
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Montana Historical Population|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Montana_Task_List#Historical_Populations_Task_List|Task List]]
 
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=== Populated Places ===
Level:  Cut and Paste.  You will get this information from Wikipedia and paste it into the Populated Places heading and then cite Wikipedia.
 
Status:  '''Active'''<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Montana_Populated_Places|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Montana_Task_List#Populated_Places|Task List]]
 
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=== Boundary Changes ===
Level:  Cut and paste.  You will insert text and appropriate links under Boundary Changes heading.
 
Status:  '''Active'''<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Montana_Boundary_Changes|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Montana_Task_List#Boundary_Changes|Task List]]
 
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=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
Level: Cut and paste.  You will paste in appropriate information about maps/gazetteers under that heading.
 
Status:  '''Active'''<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Montana Maps|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Montana_Task_List#Maps_and_Gazetteers|Task List]]
 
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=== Newspapers ===
Level:  Intermediate.  You will research several websites to see if digitized newspapers can be found for the county and then enter them under the Newspaper heading.


Status:  '''Active'''<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Montana Newspapers|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Montana_Task_List#Newspapers|Task List]]
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=== Census ===
=== Adding Biographies ===
Level:  Cut and paste.  You will be placing links under the Census heading<br>
Status: '''DONE''' Linda Smith<br>
 
Level: Intermediate. You will check and format book entries. Research and add 1 or 2 additional entries from other sources. Check links and only add links for books that can be read online.<br>  
Status: '''Active'''<br>
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lpKOr2LYieVsqMuYAQhV3wN1PM42mmrKcQhcDsg0T0/edit#gid=1803367423 Task List]<br><br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Montana_Census|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Montana_Task_List#Census_Task_List|Task List]]
 
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=== Land and Property ===
=== Adding Court Records===
Level:  Cut and paste.  You will be placing links/information under the Land and Property heading
'''DONE''': Cut and paste, FamilySearch Catalog entry<br><br>
 
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Adding FamilySearch Catalog Information to the Court Records Section of US County Pages|Instructions]]<br>
Status:  '''Active'''<br>
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lpKOr2LYieVsqMuYAQhV3wN1PM42mmrKcQhcDsg0T0/edit#gid=473385349 Task List]<br><br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Montana Land|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Montana_Task_List#Land_and_Property|Task List]]
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=== Military ===
=== Checking Directories ===
Level:  Cut and paste.  You will be placing links/information under the Military heading.<br>
'''DONE''': Checking FamilySearch Catalog and adding to County pages<br><br>
Status:  '''Active'''<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Adding Information to Directories Section of County Pages|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Montana_Military|Instructions]]<br>
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lpKOr2LYieVsqMuYAQhV3wN1PM42mmrKcQhcDsg0T0/edit#gid=2062870050 Task List]<br><br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Montana_Task_List#Military_Task_List|Task List]]
 
 
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=== Collections ===
===Adding Information to the Funeral Homes Section of the County Pages===
Level: Cut and Paste  You will be placing links under the Vital Records Heading<br>
'''Complete'''<br>
 
Tasks - Adding information from the FamilySearch Catalog and the Internet<br><br>
Status: '''Active'''<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Adding Information to Funeral Homes Section of County Pages|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Montana Collections|Instructions]]<br>
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lpKOr2LYieVsqMuYAQhV3wN1PM42mmrKcQhcDsg0T0/edit#gid=757682200 Task List]<br><br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Montana Task List#Collections|Task List]]
 
 
 
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=== Adding Local Histories ===
=== Bolded Titles ===
Status: '''DONE''' Linda Smith<br>
Level:  Beginner<br>
Level: Intermediate. You will check and format book entries. Research and add 1 or 2 additional entries from other sources. Check links and only add links for books that can be read online.<br>  
Status: '''Active'''<br>
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lpKOr2LYieVsqMuYAQhV3wN1PM42mmrKcQhcDsg0T0/edit#gid=1052897875 Task List]<br><br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Montana Bolded Titles|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Montana Task List#Bolded Titles|Task List]]
 
 
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=== Obituaries ===
===Adding Information to the Probate Records Section of the County Pages===
Level:  Beginner<br>
'''Complete'''<br>
Status: '''Active'''<br>
Tasks - Add information from FamilySearch Catalog<br><br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Montana_Obituaries|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Adding Information to Probate Records Section of County Pages|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Montana Task List#Obituaries|Task List]]
[https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Montana&action=edit&section=8 Task List]<br><br>
 


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=== Timelines ===
=== Checking Research Facility Listings===
Level:  Beginner<br>
'''DONE''': format material, Internet Searches<br><br>
Status: '''Active'''<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Adding Research Facilities to U.S. County Pages|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Montana_Timelines|Instructions]]<br>
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lpKOr2LYieVsqMuYAQhV3wN1PM42mmrKcQhcDsg0T0/edit#gid=227994552 Task List]<br><br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Montana Task List#Timelines|Task List]]
 
 
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=== Checking Links on Pages===
Level:    <br>
Status:  '''Pending'''<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Montana Links|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Montana_Task_List#Links|Task List]]
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[[Category:WikiProject United States]]
[[Category:WikiProject United States]]
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