Unearthing History, One Page at a Time: Transcribing Applications for Citizenship in Indian Territory
- When
- Saturday, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Where
- Hopewell TownshipMercer County Library – Hopewell Branch245 Pennington Titusville Rd, Pennington, NJ 08534
- Admission
- Free
- Organizer
- Mercer County Library System
Volunteers transcribe applications to the Dawes Commission for citizenship in the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Muscogee (Creek) and Seminole Nations, records rich in details on family ties, ancestry and residence. Part of a collaborative series that turns historical documents into searchable digital text; bring a laptop if you can (a few are available), and registration is requested.
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