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Steps contributors can take to help users in their localities find resources for extinct and redistricted areas | Steps contributors can take to help users in their localities find resources for extinct and redistricted areas | ||
We need to assist in identifying records from 1900 back to pre-colonial times. For African Americans, we need to identify records between 1865-1870 (For example in SC: 1869 State Census, agricultural census, 1868 Voter's Registration, tax records) which can help link them back to resources generated prior to 1865. Researching dissertations at the Charleston County Libary revealed the fact that several colonial era records exist for South Carolina that even identify persons of color. | |||
The challenge that we must overcome: | |||
*many records having genealogical value remain untouched in courthouses and exist nowhere else | |||
*after researchers tap out using onine resources they need to be able to understand the research changes going back in time. Many useful records going back in time are not readily discussed and are not accessible online. | |||
*We must research respository holdings or query those who have this knowledge<br> | |||
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? | 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? | ||
1. Look at the localities that you have knowledge about. What are some areas this group has knowledge about or interest in? | 1. Look at the localities that you have knowledge about. What are some areas this group has knowledge about or interest in? | ||
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Review the area on the Wiki for resources available. Review to make sure it is easy for users to tell where to look for resources during time periods when resources were generated for this area. Add resources that you have knowledge about. | Review the area on the Wiki for resources available. Review to make sure it is easy for users to tell where to look for resources during time periods when resources were generated for this area. Add resources that you have knowledge about. | ||
2. Pick an area. Learn about boundary changes. Use the following resources to learn about boundaries: | 2. Pick an area. Learn about boundary changes. Use the following resources to learn about boundaries: | ||