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SUMMARY:Voices of the American Civil War: Transcribing the Wharton and Radford Papers
DESCRIPTION:As we reflect on 250 years of the United States of America\, it 
 is important to examine the many stories of Virginia's past. At this 
 event\, you'll get hands-on experience with letters written by a local 
 family during the American Civil War. What were they talking about? What 
 were their lives like? How does an archive make these materials accessible 
 for researchers like you? If you're interested in the answers to these 
 questions\, please join us on July 11th from 1-5PM to transcribe 
 handwritten\, cursive letters from the Wharton and Radford Families Papers. 
 The Wharton and Radford families were prominent figures in Southwest 
 Virginia\, including the namesake of Radford\, Virginia\, Dr. John B. 
 Radford\, and Confederate General Gabriel C. Wharton\, who helped establish 
 Virginia Tech.\n\nDrop in when you’re able and stay as long as you’d 
 like! We will provide a brief introduction to transcription before you get 
 started. The ability to read cursive is a must. Please bring your own 
 laptop or tablet with an internet connection. There will be a VERY LIMITED 
 quantity of laptops available for use\; first come\, first served. 
 \n\nContent warning: The Wharton and Radford Families Papers may contain 
 references to slavery\, people who were enslaved\, and historical events 
 that reflect the shared attitudes and values of a Confederate family. 
 Special Collections and University Archives at Virginia Tech recognizes 
 that some materials contain offensive content that does not reflect the 
 University’s “Principles of Community”. We preserve and present these 
 materials in their original and unaltered form to provide as accurate and 
 complete a picture of the past as possible\, which is necessary to maintain 
 historical integrity and accountability. \n\nIf you are an individual with 
 a disability and desire an accommodation\, welcome! Please email 
 katherinez@vt.edu as soon as possible prior to the event.
LOCATION:SCALE-UP Classroom (Newman 101S)\, Blacksburg Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Kat Zinn":MAILTO:katherinez@vt.edu
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CONTACT;CN="Kat Zinn":MAILTO:katherinez@vt.edu
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