# Welcome! **URL:** https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/c/welcome/4.md [Latest](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/tags.md) --- ## [About the Welcome! category](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/about-the-welcome-category/3)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/about-the-welcome-category/3 "2026-01-22T13:02:59Z")
Welcome to the By the People moderated discussion forum! --- ## [Correcting Titles?](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/correcting-titles/213)
**Author:** [@windmillsofyourmind](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/u/windmillsofyourmind)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/correcting-titles/213 "2026-10-16T17:04:03Z")
I’ve seen cases where the title of the publication is incorrect, usually a spacing error like the example shown, linked here: By the People Hone ymoon (Sheet Music of the Musical Theater: 1900 to 1905) (and technically, … --- ## [Thread for introductions](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/thread-for-introductions/36)
**Author:** [@crowd\_admin](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/u/crowd_admin)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 11:49am UTC](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/thread-for-introductions/36 "2026-10-13T11:49:13Z")
Whether you’re a seasoned pro from our History Hub space or a total newbie, we’re happy to have you here! Feel free to introduce yourself in this topic/thread to (re)connect with fellow By the People volunteers … --- ## [Japanese transcription](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/japanese-transcription/206)
**Author:** [@JBaker4523](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/u/JBaker4523)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 2:06pm UTC](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/japanese-transcription/206 "2026-10-08T14:06:39Z")
There is a very lengthy section in: Walt Whitman Supplementary File Part 3 Walt Whitman Papers in the Charles E. Feinberg Collection: Supplementary File, 1806-1981; Printed Matter, 1866-1969; Articles; Scheffauer, Herman… --- ## [Formatting and Transcribing Tips](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/formatting-and-transcribing-tips/179)
**Author:** [@Henry](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/u/Henry)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/formatting-and-transcribing-tips/179 "2026-10-02T19:03:30Z")
I have been reviewing pages that except for formatting errors that forced me to edit the pages, were pristine. I realize that people have transcribed for the Archives or Smithsonian but remember, formatting is different … --- ## [Https://crowd.loc.gov/campaigns/women-early-republic/nicholson/mss398590085/](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/https-crowd-loc-gov-campaigns-women-early-republic-nicholson-mss398590085/191)
**Author:** [@userjt4loc\_proj](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/u/userjt4loc_proj)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 12:48pm UTC](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/https-crowd-loc-gov-campaigns-women-early-republic-nicholson-mss398590085/191 "2026-09-30T12:48:22Z")
https://crowd.loc.gov/campaigns/women-early-republic/nicholson/mss398590085/ I’ve been working on these letters and wondering about spellings of family names etc in this project, and have made some mistakes in transcrib… --- ## [Is this shorthand or an abbreviation?!](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/is-this-shorthand-or-an-abbreviation/189)
**Author:** [@JBaker4523](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/u/JBaker4523)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/is-this-shorthand-or-an-abbreviation/189 "2026-09-29T19:04:12Z")
I know nothing about shorthand so not sure if what I see in the Teddy Roosevelt letters that appears like “L.t.” usually in top portion of letter, handwritten, is actually “L.t.” or shorthand. I’ve been transcribing as … --- ## [Interesting Letter](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/interesting-letter/151)
**Author:** [@Henry](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/u/Henry)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/interesting-letter/151 "2026-09-28T17:31:56Z")
Here is a letter from Samuel B. Morse to James Garfield on the importance of the telegraph in promoting world peace. https://crowd.loc.gov/campaigns/garfield-correspondence/1870-1872/mss219560043/mss219560043-564/ --- ## [Roosevelt campaign](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/roosevelt-campaign/144)
**Author:** [@AnneTeak](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/u/AnneTeak)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/roosevelt-campaign/144 "2026-08-17T17:48:52Z")
Referencing: mss382990242-114 It is a list of names. Would it be more readable to list the names as they appear in the column going down, or continue transcribing the four column names across. I would have transcribed… --- ## [Threads app addition](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/threads-app-addition/138)
**Author:** [@AnneTeak](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/u/AnneTeak)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 11:40am UTC](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/threads-app-addition/138 "2026-08-11T11:40:50Z")
I notice the LOC doesn’t have an account on the Threads app. I have read they have 500 million active users now. I often mention, as a retiree, that I transcribe for this site. People are intrigued and interested. Please… --- ## [Google AI Helping With Transcription](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/google-ai-helping-with-transcription/116)
**Author:** [@Henry](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/u/Henry)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/google-ai-helping-with-transcription/116 "2026-07-24T13:17:19Z")
I have been transcribing for BTP for 7 1/2 years and recently started using Google AI for help in figuring out some words. If you have part of a word and ask it a question it may help you come up with the word. Many time… --- ## [2 Pages in Japanese (or Chinese) in the T. Roosevelt Papers](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/2-pages-in-japanese-or-chinese-in-the-t-roosevelt-papers/117)
**Author:** [@Globetrotter](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/u/Globetrotter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/2-pages-in-japanese-or-chinese-in-the-t-roosevelt-papers/117 "2026-07-15T19:14:28Z")
--- ## [Atlantic Neptune project](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/atlantic-neptune-project/98)
**Author:** [@AnneTeak](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/u/AnneTeak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/atlantic-neptune-project/98 "2026-07-06T18:39:58Z")
How does one transcribe the columns in the Tide Tables? Can someone post an example? --- ## [Roosevelt papers](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/roosevelt-papers/97)
**Author:** [@AnneTeak](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/u/AnneTeak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/roosevelt-papers/97 "2026-07-02T19:45:32Z")
why are transcribers including extra brackets and asterisks? Are they noting that it is “handwritten”. \[\*\[ENCL IN RICHARDSON 6-2-17\]\*\] --- ## [Advice for new volunteers?](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/advice-for-new-volunteers/44)
**Author:** [@lauren-btp](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/u/lauren-btp)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/advice-for-new-volunteers/44 "2026-06-25T18:57:17Z")
If you could give new transcribers just ONE piece of advice, what would it be? --- ## [Western Union Telegram](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/western-union-telegram/82)
**Author:** [@AnneTeak](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/u/AnneTeak)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/western-union-telegram/82 "2026-06-24T14:00:02Z")
I am sure this was asked a million times on the old site. Do we need to transcribe the whole Western Union Telegram heading or can we just transcribe the words WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM and then the body of the telegram. --- ## [French Page In Theodore Roosevelt](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/french-page-in-theodore-roosevelt/81)
**Author:** [@Henry](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/u/Henry)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/french-page-in-theodore-roosevelt/81 "2026-06-23T14:31:45Z")
I did the best I could with it but could use help from someone whose knowledge of French is better than mine and can make out this difficult handwriting. Thanks in advance. Henry --- ## [Free Wheeling Thread](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/free-wheeling-thread/68)
**Author:** [@Henry](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/u/Henry)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/free-wheeling-thread/68 "2026-06-03T20:17:13Z")
I just wanted to start a nonspecific thread so people can post whatever they want. So far, we have pretty good activity but feel we could use a little more interaction. I have worked in several campaigns and am now worki… --- ## [Forum tip: Setting up notifications for a category or topic](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/forum-tip-setting-up-notifications-for-a-category-or-topic/52)
**Author:** [@abby-btp](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/u/abby-btp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/forum-tip-setting-up-notifications-for-a-category-or-topic/52 "2026-05-20T18:16:26Z")
You may have noticed that our new discussion forum allows for far more customization than our old forum platform did, especially when it comes to notifications. You will automatically receive an email notification when s… --- ## [Using the By the People discussion forum](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/using-the-by-the-people-discussion-forum/35)
**Author:** [@lauren-btp](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/u/lauren-btp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.crowd.loc.gov/t/using-the-by-the-people-discussion-forum/35 "2026-05-01T13:48:49Z")
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