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+Resources that help users identify historical records generated for example, in US colonial period and before county formations are greatly needed (also any extinct counties, districts, townships). &nbsp;What steps can contributors take to make sure users can find resources in these areas?
+. &nbsp;Look at the localities that you have knowledge about.
-How can contirbutors help users locate resources for extinct and redistricted areas? (from Aug 15 meeting)
+. &nbsp;Pick an area. Learn about boundary changes. &nbsp;Use the following resources to learn about boundaries:
-Resources that help users identify historical records generated for example, in US colonial period and before county formations are greatly needed (also any extinct counties, districts, townships). What steps can contributors take to make sure users can find resources in these areas?
+*See [http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/ Newberry Library Atlas of Historical Boundaries]
+*See also [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Colonial_Times_1607-1789 Colonial Times]
+*Red Book
+*[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/AniMap_Historical_Atlas-County_Boundries AniMap ]&nbsp;
+*State boundaries, The Census Book
+*The Township Atlas
+*Resources at the local archives
-. Look at the localities that you have knowledge about.
+. Learn where records are held during different time periods
+. &nbsp;Look for resources through genealogical societies, local library, university libraries, historical societies, etc.
+. &nbsp;Check online sites such as Internet Archives and Google Books for publications that can help users learn more about local histories. &nbsp;Some may also mention early settlers or allied family.
-. Pick an area. Learn about boundary changes. Use the following resources to learn about boundaries: <br>◾See Newberry Library Atlas of Historical Boundaries <br>◾See also Colonial Times <br>◾Red Book <br>◾AniMap <br>◾State boundaries, The Census Book <br>◾The Township Atlas <br>◾Resources at the local archives
+. &nbsp;Identify record types and what these records contain.<br>
-. Learn where records are held during different time periods
+. &nbsp;Attend a local genealogical workshop conference to meet other experts and learn of resources.
-. Look for resources through genealogical societies, local library, university libraries, historical societies, etc.
+.
-. Check online sites such as Internet Archives and Google Books for publications that can help users learn more about local histories. Some may also mention early settlers or allied family.
+.
-. Identify record types and what these records contain.
+We will continue in an upcoming meeting after August 22nd.
-<br>7. Attend a local genealogical workshop conference to meet other experts and learn of resources.
+<br>{{box
+|title=Be bold, post your agenda items!
+|width=100%
+|content= Feel free to post on the agenda any items you wish to discuss during the meeting. If your item requires details or feedback, post them on the discussion page and link to them from the agenda. Possible topics include:
+*Moderator and Adopters
+*Style Guide Discussions
+*Project Help Requests
+*Training Requests
+*Improve the Wiki
+}}
-.
+{{box
+|title=Purpose of the meeting
+|width=100%
+|color=blue
+|content=<div>
+'''Improve the Wiki'''
+* Forge solutions with other community contributors.
+* Share best practices, ideas, and content.
+* Discuss current issues, community matters, and strategies.
+* Move issues to decision.<br>
+}}&nbsp;
-. <br>
+__NOTOC__
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