Smithsonian Transcription Center

What it is

Digital volunteer program where community members transcribe Smithsonian collections to make historical materials searchable, with peer review and expert approval before publication.

Who it’s for

Anyone can add to a transcription; age requirement not stated.

What you’ll likely need

• Create an account at transcription.si.edu/user/register
• Follow the step-by-step guides

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