Douglass Day is held annually on the chosen birthday of Frederick Douglass. We mark the occasion by celebrating and creating Black history together.
This year we will be transcribing materials from the Library of Congress African American Perspectives collection. It includes speeches, sermons, biographies, narratives, and records from the history of Black political activism. It contains writings by Frederick Douglass, William Still, Angelina Grimké Weld–and many more!
All are welcome. Faculty members are encouraged to bring classes.
Goodson Chapel. A piano lecture-recital by Conservatory students Nicole Stroh and Susanna O'Herron, featuring music by African American composers.
Smith Library, 1st floor. Transcribing is easy to do, and librarians will be on hand to help!
Stimpson Auditorium. Inspired by David Blight's Pulitzer Prize winning biography, this documentary brings to life the words of our country's most famous anti-slavery activist. Followed by discussion and Q&A.
A transcribe-a-thon is an event in which people gather in person or online to work simultaneously on a crowdsourcing project.
Our in-person event is free and open to the public, and anyone with an internet connection and a computer can help with the transcription. No prior experience is needed, and the platform is free to use and beginner-friendly.
Yes. We suggest one laptop per 1-3 people. Transcribing in small teams of 2-3 people can be a lot of fun! Or, people can take turns transcribing. Unfortunately, our project does not work well on mobile phones or small tablets.
This link opens in a new window This link opens in a new window This link opens in a new window