During August 15-21 2020, the Phoenix branch transcribed historical documents as part of the archivist volunteer program established in Early July. This week, volunteers transcribed a total of 21 documents.
Jack Xie transcribed the The Director of Naval History, document 635 and 636.
“This document was about the accomplishments achieved by the submarine personnel during the 1920’s regarding building housing barracks and other housing structures. This document took me 30 minutes to transcribe.”
“This document was about the completion of a military base for submarine officers and personnel, that not only had a militaristic nature but also very pleasing to the eye. The document then goes on to say how lucky the United States was when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, because most of the submarines were operating in the Far East, and therefore weren’t at Pearl Harbor. This document took me 30 minutes to transcribe.”
Amy Xie wrote out 7 documents:Transcript of Record, Volume 4 2722, 2724, 2725, Official Military Personnel File for Gregory Boyington pg 890, 947, 950, and 952.
“The Transcript of Record Volumes each took me bout an hour to do because they were long. I continued to read through the court case about the fraud in the Black Star Line Steamship company. The testimonies were really interesting and I was introduced to new witnesses.”
“The Official Military Personnel File for Gregory Boyington took me about 30 minutes each. I’m interested in becoming a doctor someday so looking through the medical files were cool. It’s also fascinating that Gregory Boyington was actually a real person and I learned that he covered quickly from a fever during duty.”
Yongfeng Chen transcribed 10 documents: Agriculture Land pg 75, 76, 77, 79, 81, 82, 83, 84, 87, and 88.
“I did agriculture land pg 75. I learned The automobile industry made Detroit a most important point of destination for the Negro migrants.”
“I did Agriculture land pg 77. I learned that a conference was presided over by the Federal director of the United States Employment Service. ”
“I did agriculture land pg 79 and 80. I learned from the strict standpoint of economics the output
from the above industries had been jeopardized throughout the war period by the tremendously large migration northward by Negroes. and. there was YMCA back then.”
“I did agriculture land pg 81. I learned Rev. J. C. Olden was well known and respected by the citizens.”
“I did agriculture land pg 83. I learned that Dr. George E. Haynes, Director of Negro of economics.”
“I did agriculture land pg 87. I learned the South who were subjected to very unfavorable housing and living conditions under the severe New Jersey climate.”
“I did agriculture land pg 88. I learned the Negro church is the most, effective agency for dealing with Negro workers.”
Wenting Chen wrote out 3 documents: Factual Issues pg. 62, 79, and Documentation from Case 5728 pg. 91.
“I did Factual Issues pg. 62. I learned that people learn/detect stuff from the ocean.”
“I did Factual Issues pg. 79. I found it interesting that the page I’m typing looks like a front cover of a book.”
“I did Documentation from Case 5728 pg. 91. I found it interesting that they have colors that represent the words.”
Volunteers: Jack Xie, Amy Xie, Yongfeng Chen, Wenting Chen
