During the last week of July (7/27-7/31), the Phoenix Branch continues the archivist program to help transcribe historical documents. This week volunteers completed a total of 46 documents consisting of historical maps, charts, images, case files, and testimonies.
Jack Xie transcribed a total of 4 documents: Robinson, Hetty H. v. Mandell, Thomas, et al, immage 2669, Image 133 on 170-3 to 170-10 – SUbmarines, Defence Against Enemies, The Directior of Naval history Image 662, The Directior of Naval history Image 298 , and Thee Director of Naval History Image 299.
“The transcription I did was Robinson, Hetty H, v, Mandell, Thomas, et al, i age 2669. The image has nothing much to it, it contains signatures of people and nothing else. ”
“Image 133 on 170-3 to 170-10 – SUbmarines, Defence Against Enemies, was about the plan of defense against enemy submarines in home waters, and the paragraphs each division could reference.”
“This document was about the lack of necessity for a base after the second world war.”
“This document was bout a series of tests that would be given to all submarine school graduates and enlisted men to determine the strengths and weaknesses and how to fix the problems.”
“This document was about pharmacist’s and the surprising lack of qualification that they have while serving in the submarine divisions. Because of this cause, the captains want to set up a special submarine school to teach the pharmacists better and basic procedures. Transcribing this document took me 30 minutes.”
Yongfeng Chen transcribed a total of 10 documents: 170-2:1 to 170-2:5 – Submarines, Defense Against Enemy pg12, VPB-128 – Rep of the sinking of an enemy submarine in the Cebu City Harbor Area, Cebu Island, Philippines, 3/20-21/45 pg35, VPB-128 – Rep of the sinking of an enemy submarine in the Cebu City Harbor Area, Cebu Island, Philippines, 3/20-21/45 pg 36, VPB-128 – Rep of the sinking of an enemy submarine in the Cebu City Harbor Area, Cebu Island, Philippines, 3/20-21/45 pg 37, Transcript of Record, Volume 2 pg328, Charlotte, [North Carolina] – 157-6109-1 [Classification – Civil Unrest] [Counterintelligence Matters — Black Nationalist Hate Groups — Black Panther Party] — pg74, 85-1249. Tallulah Morgan, et al. v. John A. Nucci, et al. pg20, 85-1249. Tallulah Morgan, et al. v. John A. Nucci, et al. pg21, Briggs v. Elliott, Civil 2657 pg124, and Alexandria, [Virginia] – 157-38-v.1 [Classification – Civil Unrest] [Counter-Intelligence Measures – Black Panther Party – Counter-Intelligence Program – Black Nationalist-Hate Groups – COINTELPRO – Black Extremists] pg10.
“I did 170-2:1 to 170-2:5 – Submarines, Defense Against Enemy pg12. I learned they have a chart of calculations on submarines.”
“I did VPB-128 – Rep of the sinking of an enemy submarine in the Cebu City Harbor Area, Cebu Island, Philippines, 3/20-21/ and I looked at the picture and it looks like something destroyed the building.”
“I did VPB-128 – Rep of the sinking of an enemy submarine in the Cebu City Harbor Area, Cebu Island, Philippines, 3/20-21/45 pg 36. I learned that there was explosions on March 20,1945.”
“I did VPB-128 – Rep of the sinking of an enemy submarine in the Cebu City Harbor Area, Cebu Island, Philippines, 3/20-21/45 pg 37, I was interested in the picture because the picture mostly looked like it was in ruins.”
“I did the Transcript of Record, Volume 2 pg 328. I learned that Mr. Powell was an assistant treasurer and a secretary.”
“I did Charlotte, [North Carolina] – 157-6109-1 [Classification – Civil Unrest] [Counterintelligence Matters — Black Nationalist Hate Groups — Black Panther Party] –pg4. I learned that donated items at that time were sent to the Bureau.”
“I did 85-1249. Tallulah Morgan, et al. v. John A. Nucci, et al. pg 20 . I learned that Henry C Dinger lived in Boston.”
“I did Briggs v. Elliott, Civil 2657pg124 I learned that there was a 3-judge court.”
“I did Alexandria, [Virginia] – 157-38-v.1 [Classification – Civil Unrest] [Counter-Intelligence Measures – Black Panther Party – Counter-Intelligence Program – Black Nationalist-Hate Groups – COINTELPRO – Black Extremists] pg10. I learned that the Counterintelligence Program are against the Communist Party.”
Jiyu Wang transcribed a total of 5 documents: Documentations and Statements from Case 5728: pg 40,42, and Documentations and Statements from Case 5728: pg 39, 43, 44.
“I transcribed Documentations and Statements from Case 5728: pages 40 and 42. The transcription process took me an hour. Summary: Page 40 is a letter written talking about the trial of W. K. Hale. Page 42 was part of the statement of Matt Williams, where he talked about how the Osage Indians treated him.”
“I transcribed Documentations and Statements from Case 5728: pages 39, 43, and 44. The transcription process took me 2 hours. Summary: Page 39 is a letter, writing advice to the Superintendent regarding the trial of W. K. Hale. Pages 43 and 44 is a continuation of the statement of Matt Williams where he talks about the money he got from the Indians and how he received it.”
Wenting Chen transcribed a total of 9 documents: USS Tench, May 1945 – September 1945 pg. 42, USS Tench, May 1945 – September 1945 pg. 43, USS Tench, May 1945 – September 1945 pg. 44, USS Tench, May 1945 – September 1945 pg. 45, USS Tench, May 1945 – September 1945 pg. 46, Documentation from Case 5728 pg. 84, Documentation from Case 5728 pg. 85, Documentation from Case 5728 pg. 86, and Documentation from Case 5728 pg. 87.
“I did USS Tench, May 1945 – September 1945 pg. 42. I learned that they had a war patrol on sea.”
“I did USS Tench, May 1945 – September 1945 pg. 43. I learned that the U.S.S. TENCH damaged the enemy’s ship.”
“I did USS Tench, May 1945 – September 1945. I learned that the U.S.S. TENCH did a very good job in patrolling and damage an enemy’s ship.”
“I did USS Tench, May 1945 – September 1945 pg. 45. I found it interesting that this event In the document that most of the words make no sense and I don’t know most of it, like ComsubspacSubordcom and ComsubspacADComd.”
“I did Documentation from Case 5728 pg. 84. I learned that Edward Brown didn’t focus on checking the papers because it stated that he tooked a glance at it and did not think there were any mistakes. Something that interested me on the letter is that if you look closely at the letter there is some kind of round picture on it, it’s slightly visible.”
“I did Documentation from Case 5728 pg. 85. I learned that this guy named Henry Roan got murdered and Hamilton was trying to get some kind of information. And he won’t tell it out to the guy writing the letter.”
“I did Documentation from Case 5728 pg.86. I have a feeling that Mr. Luhring is suspicious about Hamilton because he isn’t giving the him any clues on the investigation.”
“I did Documentation of Case 5728 pg. 87. I learned from Hamilton’s letter that he said he is very deeply sad about Henry Roan’s death and Hamilton clued that he has nothing to do with it.”
Caleb Liu transcribed another Case File of Joseph Brown.
“This medical document includes information on the veteran trying to reopen his claim. I learned about how the veterans association worked at the time.”
Grace Zhang transcribed a total of 4 documents: Stone Bridge from Historical Photograph Files, View of T. Pope’s Flying Lever Bridge, The Portage Viaduct, and Arch Street Bridge at Front Street.
“Tagging this image took around 10 minutes and it was interesting finding more about the bridge. Tagging and transcribing took around 20 minutes. I looked up where this bridge was located and learned about this certain type of bridge. Tagging this one was relatively simple and took 10 minutes but this bridge was unique as it was by the sea.This is probably my favorite bridge out of them all because it’s a railroad suspended above a river. The tagging took about 10 minutes.”
Amy Xie transcribed a total of 7 documents: Transcript of Record, Volume 2 1396, Transcript of Record, Volume 2 1395, Transcript of Record, Volume 2 1394, Transcript of Record, Volume 2 1393, Transcript of Record, Volume 3 2112, Transcript of Record, Volume 3 2113, and Transcript of Record, Volume 3 2114.
“In total the transcriptions took me an hour each. The pages were long as they were a witness testimony for the Black Star Line. Throughout the transcribing process, I learned that the Black Star Line was a steamship corporation was a part of the UNIA and was created to facilitate the transportation of goods and eventually African Americans throughout the African global economy. However, there were frauds and that is what the testimonies are about. I find it so cool that I get to read about the conflict in the company and how it eventually lead to the fall of the Black Star Line.”
Charisse Qin transcribed a total of 2 documents: Case File of Joseph Brown, and 494/27 Wong Doo.
“I learned that the two administrators communicating are located in Kecoughten and Roanoke.”
“I learned what a stenographer was.”
Katherine Shi transcribed a total of 8 documents: Documentation from Cases 5660 and 5728 (Images 28, 29, 30), Documentation from Case 5728(1) , Documentation from Case 5728 (2), Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter v. Walter Danner, Registrar of the University of Georgia, Civil 450, and Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter v. Walter Danner, Registrar of the University of Georgia, Civil 450.
“Documentation from Cases 5660 and 5728. The document cites doctrines and provisions to prove the point that the United States courts have no jurisdiction over offenses committed in the Indian reservations within the boundaries of a state, unless such jurisdiction was reserved by some treaty stipulation, or was excluded from the state by the act admitting the state to the Union. I spent about 2 hours transcribing this document. It was interesting reading about previous cases like U.S. v. McBratney and reading about how practices change through time after new acts are passed. “
“Documentation from Case 5728 (Images 54-58, 78-82)
The document I transcribed is a plaintiff replying to the defendant William K. Hale’s motion for a new trial by reason of newly discovered evidence. In the end, the document states that the alleged newly discovered evidence is merely cumulative and in part is an attempt to impeach certain witnesses. Because the new evidence is not new and important, there is no likelihood of changing the result on a new trial. The story, history, and style of writing is interesting and transcribing the document was fun. A few images were really faded and blurry, so they were difficult to read. Another difficulty I had was that I kept having to log back in and retype entire transcriptions all over again. I spent about 2 hours and 30 minutes.”
“Documentation from Case 5728. (Images 101-104 and 107-110) The first five images is a statement by an attorney at a U.S. District Court in Oklahoma. The grand jurors basically stated in the case of defendants John Ramsey and William K. Hale that the said Henry Roan, willfully, unlawfully and feloniously, did kill and murder. The next hour images are about the witnesses testifying in the trial of the case of the U.S. vs. Hale and Ramsey, at Guthrie. I enjoyed reading and transcribing the documents from this case which seem really important as they are letters from attorneys at district courts about serious cases. It’s also interesting to see the multitude of evidence that is considered before the verdict of a case is decided; and to see what evidence is proven false. I spent about 2.5 hours on this transcription.”
“Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter v. Walter Danner, Registrar of the University of Georgia, Civil 450
(Images 15-26 and 48-53) This document includes Court letters and statements about requirements to join the University of Georgia for either Fall Quarter or Winter Quarter on the basis of race, gender, and grades. The case is based on the plaintiff Holmes and Court concludes that Holmes is entitled to admission to the University of Georgia for the Fall Quarter 1960 after his interview without further requirements. The Court also concludes that plaintiffs are entitled to an injunction enjoining defendants from discriminating against them, solely because of their race and color, with respect to their applications for admission and their attendance at the University of Georgia.
I enjoyed reading this document, typos and all, and learning about the case, and I am relieved that the Court was against discrimination. I spent about 3.5 hours transcribing.”
Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter v. Walter Danner, Registrar of the University of Georgia, Civil 450 (Images 54-76) The case is filed by Hamilton E. Holmes and Charlayne
A. Hunter on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated because of their complaint against Walter N. Danner, Registrar of the University of Georgia, seeking a preliminary and permanent injunction enjoining him from refusing to consider their applications and those of other Negro residents of Georgia for admission to the University of Georgia upon the same terms and conditions applicable to white applicants. Some of the documents I transcribed are quotes from dialogue by email between the plaintiffs and the defendant. This case is really interesting because the reader gets to see different points of view and arguments. Transcribing is really cool because one can see different fonts and calligraphy as well as parchment and statements. I spent 4 hours on this transcription.”
Volunteers: Jack Xie, Yongfeng Chen, Jiyu Wang, Wenting Chen, Caleb Liu, Grace Zhang, Amy Xie , Charisse Qin, Katherine Shi
