Community Transcription – Thirty-Three Months

In the thirty-three months since we opened the War Department archives to community transcription, we have been steadily adding transcribers. What started with just a dozen or so volunteers has grown into an active, vigorous community of volunteer transcribers.

Here is a snapshot of the last two months of transcription activity:

As of this morning, we have 1,685 users, with approximately 64 new transcribers signed up since the last update. Those volunteer transcribers have made 12,071 saves to War Department documents, which is about 565 additional edits since the last update. Additionally, transcribers have initiated roughly 500 conversations using the “talk” feature. We also know that on average, each document is edited about three times before it is finished. Moreover, we have had 121,692 total page views.

Community Transcription – Thirty-One Months

In the thirty-one months since we opened the War Department archives to community transcription, we have been steadily adding transcribers. What started with just a dozen or so volunteers has grown into an active, vigorous community of volunteer transcribers.

Here is the monthly snapshot at our transcription activity:

As of this morning, we have 1,621 users, with approximately 79 new transcribers signed up since the last update. Those volunteer transcribers have made 11,506 saves to War Department documents, which is about 150 additional edits since the last update. Additionally, transcribers have initiated roughly 500 conversations using the “talk” feature. We also know that on average, each document is edited about three times before it is finished. Moreover, we have had 104,958 total page views.

Community Transcription-Thirty Months In

In the thirty months since we opened the War Department archives to community transcription, we have been steadily adding transcribers. What started with just a dozen or so volunteers has grown into an active, vigorous community of volunteer transcribers.

We offer here yet another snapshot at our transcription activity.

As of this morning, we have 1,538 users, with approximately 50 new transcribers signed up since the last update. Those volunteer transcribers have made 11,506 saves to War Department documents, which is about 200 additional edits since the last update. Additionally, transcribers have initiated 494 conversations using the “talk” feature. We also know that on average, each document is  edited about three times before it is finished. Moreover, we have had 93,069 total page views.

Community Transcription-Twenty Nine Months In

In the twenty-nine months since we opened the War Department archives to community transcription, we have been steadily adding transcribers as well as finished documents to our archive. What started with just a dozen or so volunteers has grown into an active, vigorous community of volunteer transcribers.

We offer here yet another snapshot at our transcription activity.

As of this morning, we have 1,490 users-fully 238 them have transcribed within the last 90 days, which is just under 15%. This number has dropped very slightly, but continues to hold relatively steady. Those volunteer transcribers have made 11,296 saves to War Department documents, which is about 90 more than at the last update. That works out to 2,112 finished documents, along with another 27 documents begun. Additionally, transcribers have initiated 491 conversations using the “talk” feature. We also know that on average, each document is edited about three times before it is finished. Moreover, we have had 86,757 total page views.

Community Transcription-Twenty Seven Months In

In the twenty-seven months since we opened the War Department archives to community transcription, we have been steadily adding transcribers as well as finished documents to our archive. What started with just a dozen or so volunteers has grown into an active, vigorous community of volunteer transcribers.

We offer here yet another snapshot at our transcription activity.

As of this morning, we have 1,426 users-fully 237 them have transcribed within the last 90 days, which is just under 16%. This number has dropped very slightly, but continues to hold relatively steady. Those volunteer transcribers have made 11,226 saves to War Department documents, which is about 54 more than at the last update. That works out to 2,009 finished documents, along with another 31 documents begun. Additionally, transcribers have initiated 462 conversations using the “talk” feature. We also know that on average, each document is edited about three times before it is finished. Moreover, we have had 79,809 total page views.

Community Transcription-Twenty Six Months In

It’s been twenty-six months now since we opened the War Department archives to community transcription, and ever since then we have been steadily adding transcribers as well as finished documents to our archive. What started with just a dozen or so volunteers has grown into an active, vigorous community of volunteer transcribers.

We offer here yet another snapshot at our transcription activity.

As of this morning, we have 1,426 users-fully 237 them have transcribed within the last 90 days, which is just under 17%. This number has dropped very slightly, but continues to hold relatively steady. Those volunteer transcribers have made 11,172 saves to War Department documents, which is about 104 more than at the last update. That works out to 2,061 finished documents, along with another 19 documents begun. Additionally, transcribers have initiated 471 conversations using the “talk” feature. We also know that on average, each document is edited about three times before it is finished. Moreover, we have had 73,794 total page views.

Community Transcription-Twenty Five Months In

In the twenty-five months since we opened the War Department archives to community transcription, we have been steadily adding transcribers as well as finished documents to our archive. What started with just a dozen or so volunteers has grown into an active, vigorous community of volunteer transcribers.

We offer here yet another snapshot at our transcription activity.

As of this morning, we have 1,384 users-fully 231 them have transcribed within the last 90 days, which is just under 17%. This number has dropped very slightly, but continues to hold relatively steady. Those volunteer transcribers have made 11,068 saves to War Department documents, which is about 264 more than at the last update. That works out to 2,059 finished documents, along with another 17 documents begun. Additionally, transcribers have initiated 439 conversations using the “talk” feature. We also know that on average, each document is edited about three times before it is finished. Moreover, we have had 66,794 total page views.

Community Transcription-Twenty Four Months In

It’s been twenty-four months now since we opened the War Department archives to community transcription, and ever since then we have been steadily adding transcribers as well as finished documents to our archive. What started with just a dozen or so volunteers has grown into an active, vigorous community of volunteer transcribers.

We offer here yet another snapshot at our transcription activity.

As of this morning, we have 1,345 users-fully 227 them have transcribed within the last 90 days, which is just under 17%. This number has dropped very slightly, but continues to hold relatively steady. Those volunteer transcribers have made 10,804 saves to War Department documents, which is about 342 more than at the last update. That works out to 2,017 finished documents, along with another 37 documents begun. Additionally, transcribers have initiated 423 conversations using the “talk” feature. We also know that on average, each document is edited about three times before it is finished. Moreover, we have had 58,952 total page views.

Community Transcription-Twenty Three months In

It’s been twenty-three months now since we opened the War Department archives to community transcription, and ever since then we have been steadily adding transcribers as well as finished documents to our archive. What started with just a dozen or so volunteers has grown into an active, vigorous community of volunteer transcribers.

We offer here yet another snapshot at our transcription activity.

As of this morning, we have 1,314 users-fully 227 them have transcribed within the last 90 days, which is just over 17%. This number continues to hold remarkably steady. Those volunteer transcribers have made 10,4623 saves to War Department documents, which is about 200 more than at the last update. That works out to 1,971 finished documents, along with another 45 documents begun. Additionally, transcribers have initiated 410 conversations using the “talk” feature. We also know that on average, each document is edited about three times before it is finished. Moreover, we have had 54,277 total page views.

Community Transcription-Closing in on Two Years

It’s been twenty-two months now since we opened the War Department archives to community transcription, and ever since then we have been steadily adding finished documents to our archive. What started with just a dozen or so volunteers has grown into an active, vigorous community of volunteer transcribers.

We offer here yet another snapshot at our transcription activity.

As of this morning, we have 1,272 users-fully 215 them have transcribed within the last 90 days, which is about 17%. This number has held remarkably steady for many months. Those transcribers have made more than 10,422 saves to War Department documents, which is about 900 more than at the last update. That works out to 1,902 finished documents, along with another 36 documents begun. Additionally, transcribers have initiated nearly 400 conversations using the “talk” feature. We also know that on average, each document is edited about three times before it is finished. Moreover, we have had 49,707 total page views.

Community Transcription Update-Twenty One Months On

It’s been twenty-one months now since we opened the War Department archives to community transcription, and ever since then we have been steadily adding finished documents to our archive. What started with just a dozen or so volunteers has grown into an active, vigorous community of volunteer transcribers.

We offer here yet another snapshot at our transcription activity.

As of this morning, we have 1,205 users-fully 210 them have transcribed within the last 90 days, which is about 17%. Those transcribers have made more than 9,520 saves to War Department documents, which is about 2,000 more than at the last update. That works out to 1,559 finished documents, along with another 29 documents begun. Additionally, transcribers have initiated approximately 366 conversations using the “talk” feature. We also know that on average, each document is edited about three times before it is finished. Moreover, we have had 45,300 total page views.

Community Transcription Update-Twenty Months On

It’s been twenty months now since we opened the War Department archives to community transcription, and ever since then we have been steadily adding finished documents to our archive. What started with just a dozen or so volunteers has grown into an active, vigorous community of volunteer transcribers.

We offer here yet another snapshot at our transcription activity.

To date, we have 1,157 users-fully 192 them have transcribed within the last 90 days, which is about 16%. Those transcribers have made more than 7,503 saves to War Department documents, which is about 800 more than at the last update. That works out to 1,369 finished documents, along with another 17 documents begun. Additionally, transcribers have initiated approximately 349 conversations using the “talk” feature. We also know that on average, each document is edited about three times before it is finished.

Community Transcription-18 Months and 1,000 Transcribers

It’s been eighteen months now since we opened the War Department archives to community transcription, and ever since then we have been steadily adding finished documents to our archive. What started with just a dozen or so volunteers has grown into an active, vigorous community of volunteer transcribers.

We offer here yet another snapshot at our transcription activity.

To date, we have 1,039 users-fully 178 them have transcribed within the last 90 days, which is nearly 20%. This continues a trend of increased users, but also more active users. Those transcribers have made more than 6,615 saves to War Department documents, which is about 300 more than at the last update. That works out to 1241 finished documents, along with another 19 documents begun. Additionally, transcribers have initiated approximately 322 conversations using the “talk” feature. We also know that on average, each document is edited about three times before it is finished.

Community Transcription-Closing in on 1,000 Transcribers

It’s been seventeen months now since we opened the War Department archives to community transcription, and ever since then we have been steadily adding finished documents to our archive. What started with just a dozen or so volunteers has grown into an active, vigorous community of volunteer transcribers.

We offer here yet another snapshot at our transcription activity.

To date, we have 977 users-fully 149 them have transcribed within the last 90 days. This continues a trend of increased users, but also more active users. Those transcribers have made more than 6,374 saves to War Department documents, which is about 500 more than at the last update. That works out to 1167 finished documents, along with another 61 documents begun. Additionally, transcribers have initiated approximately 299 conversations using the “talk” feature. We also know that on average, each document is edited between three and four times before it is finished.

Community Transcription-Sixteen Months and Counting

It’s been sixteen months now since we opened the War Department archives to community transcription, and ever since then we have been steadily adding finished documents to our archive. What started with just a dozen or so volunteers has grown into an active, vigorous community of volunteer transcribers.

We offer here yet another snapshot at our transcription activity.

To date, we have 795 users-fully 124 them have transcribed within the last 90 days. This continues a trend of increased users, but also more active users. Those transcribers have made more than 4,788 saves to War Department documents, which is about 500 more than at the last update. That works out to more than 957 finished documents, along with another 43 documents begun. Additionally, transcribers have initiated approximately 261 conversations using the “talk” feature. We also know that on average, each document is edited between three and four times before it is finished.

Community Transcription-Where Did the Time Go?

It’s been fourteen months now since we opened the War Department archives to community transcription. Nearly a year ago, we offered the Scripto transcription tool, and ever since then we have been steadily adding finished documents to our archive. What started with just a dozen or so volunteers has grown into an active, vigorous community of volunteer transcribers.

We offer here yet another snapshot at our transcription activity.

To date, we have 680 users-fully 110 them have transcribed within the last 90 days. This continues a trend of increased users, but also more active users. Those transcribers have made more than 4,262 saves to War Department documents, which is about 500 more than at the last update. That works out to more than 860 finished documents, along with another 68 documents begun. Additionally, transcribers have initiated approximately 230 conversations using the “talk” feature. We also know that on average, each document is edited between three and four times before it is finished.

Community Transcription-Eleven Months On

It’s been eleven months now since we opened the War Department archives to community transcription. Nearly a year ago, we offered the Scripto transcription tool, and ever since then we have been steadily adding finished documents to our archive. What started with just a dozen or so volunteers has grown into an active, vigorous community of volunteer transcribers.

We offer here yet another snapshot at our transcription activity.

To date, we have 550 users-fully 97 of them have transcribed within the last 90 days-this continues a trend of increased users, but also more active users. Those transcribers have made more than 3,840 saves to War Department documents, which is about 200 more than last month. That translates to more than 790 finished documents, along with another 120 documents begun. Editors have nominated an additional 90 for transcription. Additionally, transcribers have initiated approximately 210 conversations using the “talk” feature. We also know that on average, each document is edited between three and four times before it is finished.

Community Transcription-Ten Months On

Wow! Overnight we signed up our 500th transcriber. That’s a pretty significant benchmark, and 80 more transcribers than last month.

It’s been ten months now since we opened the War Department archives to community transcription. Way back in March we offered the Scripto transcription tool, and ever since then we have been steadily adding finished documents to our archive. What started with just a dozen or so volunteers has grown into an active, vigorous community of volunteer transcribers.

Community Transcription-Nine Months On

Another month, another 30 users…

It’s been nine months now since we opened the War Department archives to community transcription. Way back in March we offered the Scripto transcription tool, and ever since then we have been steadily adding finished documents to our archive. What started with just a dozen or so volunteers has grown into an active, vigorous community of volunteer transcribers.

We offer here yet another snapshot at our transcription activity.

Community Transcription-Eight Months On

Another month, another 42 users…

It’s been eight months now since we opened the War Department archives to community transcription. Way back in March we offered the Scripto transcription tool, and ever since then we have been steadily adding finished documents to our archive. What started with just a dozen or so volunteers has grown into an active, vigorous community of volunteer transcribers.

We offer here another snapshot at our transcription activity.

Community Transcription-Seven Months On

Another month, another 50 users…

It’s been seven months now since we opened the War Department archives to community transcription. Way back in March we offered the Scripto transcription tool, and ever since then we have been steadily adding finished documents to our archive. What started with just a dozen or so volunteers has grown into an active, vigorous community of volunteer transcribers.

We offer here another snapshot at our transcription activity.

Community Transcription-Six Months On

Has it really been that long?

It’s been six months now since we opened the War Department archives to community transcription. Way back in March we offered the Scripto transcription tool, and ever since then we have been steadily adding finished documents to our archive. What started with just a dozen or so volunteers has grown into an active, vigorous community of volunteer transcribers.

We thought you might like to know just how much activity these pages have seen.

Three Months On-A Transcriber Spotlight

Three months into our Scripto-War Department Papers partnership, we have over 200 transcribers. We thought it would be interesting to learn a little more about the volunteers who have devoted many hours to transcribing. We turn now to a short interview with one of our more active transcribers, Patricia Gerard, to learn a little more about her background and experiences with the project:

PWD: Briefly, what is your editing background, if any?
Patricia Gerard (PG): I have edited publications for over thirty years, off and on, from marketing to educational publications and newsletters.

Community Transcription: Two Months On

Two short months ago we officially launched the Scripto tool on the PWD site. Our volunteers have been transcribing diligently, and the results are pouring in.

Since our launch in March, we have registered more than 170 new users. By utilizing various H-Net lists, we have been able to reach out to a wide audience of potential transcribers and users. We continue to add users each week, as we reach out to other communities—genealogists, for example. We currently have users who are students, teachers, hobbyists, historians, and self-described “transcription geeks.”

Community Transcription: One Week On

Wow, what a week! One week ago we began a new phase in documentary editing by opening the PWD archives to volunteer transcribers. Using Scripto, RRCHNM’s open-source transcription tool, PWD has now opened up many pages of previously-untranscribed documents to the public; volunteers have already begun the important work of transcribing them.

In one week we have added nearly 120 new transcribers. About half of those volunteers had previously volunteered to help transcribe, but nearly half of them signed on after our launch. The transcription volunteers range from graduate students to retired editors to librarians.