Celebrate Texas Archives Month with a Transcription Party at TSLAC!

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Austin, TX – Come out to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) Saturday, Oct.10 from 9:30 a.m. – noon to celebrate Texas Archives Month with a Transcription Party! Help make history by transcribing handwritten documents and publishing them online in their new form. Interested in Texas in the 1800s and ready to read cursive? You might enjoy this party!

Volunteers may select from items listed on TSLAC’s project section of FromThePage (fromthepage.com/tslac) at any time, but all are invited to visit in person for this special occasion.

The morning will begin with an introduction from TSLAC reference staff and guidance on how to get started. Volunteers may participate using TSLAC computers or their own devices. This project requires a familiarity with cursive writing and the ability to type.

The Transcription Party continues TSLAC’s Texas America250 commemorative programming sharing its historical collections with the public. The State Library and Archives will also be open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. for regular Second Saturday research hours, and the Texas America250 exhibit will be on view in the lobby.

This event is free and open to the public. To register, visit: www.tsl.texas.gov/arc/edoutreach.

The Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building is located in the Capitol Complex, 1201 Brazos St. in Austin. Parking is available at the Capitol Visitors Parking Garage across the street. Additional parking options, including handicapped parking, along with directions and maps, is available on TSLAC’s website at www.tsl.texas.gov/visit.

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The Texas State Library and Archives Commission provides Texans access to the information needed to be informed, productive citizens by preserving the archival record of Texas; enhancing the service capacity of public, academic and school libraries; assisting public agencies in the maintenance of their records; and meeting the reading needs of Texans with disabilities. For more information, visit www.tsl.texas.gov.

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