Help Prepare Historic Documents for Digitization at the Maryland Archives
FamilySearch.org and the Maryland Archives have launched a joint effort to digitize the Wills and Probate Records held at the Maryland Archives in Annapolis. This important project will ensure that these vital records are preserved and that images are more readily accessible to the public.
We are seeking volunteers to prepare historic documents for imaging
Assistance is needed Monday through Friday, between 8:30 - 4:30
Work a 4 hour shift on a day of your choice; weekly, bi-weekly, monthly; flexible schedules
All work is done on location at the Maryland Archives, 350 Rowe Blvd., Annapolis 21491
Requirements include: Responsibilities include:
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work closely and collaborate with other volunteers
- Desire to assist in preservation efforts
- Examining documents for conservation issues
- Removing documents from probate packet envelopes
- Unfolding and flattening documents for imaging
- Ensuring that documents are in camera-ready order
- Creating a name index to make these records name-searchable online
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
Volunteer Coordinator: Carol Petranek
Contact: email: fsmdvol@gmail.com;
If you are interested in being a volunteer in this exciting and meaningful project, please send an email to Carol Petranek at fsmdvol@gmail.com, with the following Application Information:
If you are interested in being a volunteer in this exciting and meaningful project, please send an email to Carol Petranek at fsmdvol@gmail.com, with the following Application Information:
- Your Name, Address, Phone Number
- Day of the week and timeframe that you are available (i.e., Mondays, 9:00-1:00)
- How did you learn about this project?
Thank you for your support of this importanr work!
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