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398: 68: 150:. Those interested are free to skip the museum tour and dive straight into editing; the museum is also open after the editathon ends at 3 pm for self-guided tours. NARA staff will also be invited and may participate in editing with us. You can stay for the whole day, or just come for some of the day's activities. Staff will be able to guide latecomers to the group. People of all ages, political persuasions, and levels of Knowledge (XXG) experience are welcome. 157: 735:. We'll also be combining this with commentary from the archivists who hosted you at the Reagan Library. The purpose here is to set down in writing what we accomplished or enjoyed, and hopefully to encourage other presidential libraries and facilities who the blog reaches to try a Knowledge (XXG) event of their own. You can use 699:
A big thank-you to everybody who staged this event! You were all great! Some thoughts: The library was more interesting than the museum, which I found just as over-the-top as Ronald Reagan himself was. Of course, as with Reagan the man there were some genuinely affecting moments, but for the most
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I'm glad you guys enjoyed the event! If you have any photos from the day, please upload them. I'd would also like to invite anyone who is interested, or maybe a couple of you (Howcheng and Kafziel?) collaborating so we have people the whole day covered, to guest-blog about the event on NARA's
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kind of display. But I can't fault the people who work there for that—only the designers thereof. It was really nice to meet the Wikpedians, too, and I am sorry I did not have more time to mingle with them. Sincerely, a friend to all,
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To ensure everyone who is interested is able to attend, please indicate when signing up if you need a ride and which neighborhood you are coming from, and we'll likely be able to match you up with someone willing to carpool.
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It was a pleasure meeting you all! I thought the museum did a great job of making us feel welcome and setting up resources (and lunch); it was definitely the most successful Meetup I've ever been to. Thanks, everyone!
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Would have loved to be able to attend but am flying out of state that morning to spend Thanksgiving with family. Had known a bit earlier, I would have move my flight back to make time for this great event.
139:, and then an editing party. Lunch will be provided for free, so don't be afraid to stay the whole day! ;-) Let us know if you have any special dietary needs when signing up. 143: 700:
part it was Hollywood glitz and exaggeration. It is too bad that for so many people who visit the museum, well, all they will know about Reagan years will be this
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will be "leading" the event until my arrival. If anything comes up, please call me at my Google Voice number: 805-380-5128.
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Please bring a laptop if you can to help facilitate participation in the editing portion, and don't forget your cameras.
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Have a toddler I have to watch and Loma Linda is waaay but love this idea. Keep me in mind for future such events.
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The event is being hosted by the library. Admission is free (and parking normally is). There are no fees. :-)
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Also Maybe here... It's a bit far for me and I have to do 2 other events that day but i really want to go!
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There will be a welcome presentation by staff, a behind-the-scenes tour of the grounds, including inside
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Note: I am a professional photographer and I will be happy to take snaps for the group.
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We will be meeting in the courtyard, where there will be staff and signs to direct you.
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I regret I am unable to attend, I am Hosting an annual event that particular day.
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I'm a maybe. Its a bit of a drive and I have other things to do that day.
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Can't wait to go, but I'm planning on staying only until 12:15, there's a
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Portable scanner (or a smartphone with a scanning app), if you have one.
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Briefing regarding the holdings of the Reagan Library and archives tour
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The third National Archives backstage pass event will be held at the
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Lunch is free but are there any other fees (admission, parking)?
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Unable to attend, but wish to be informed about future meetups
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my prior blog post on the NARA event we had here in Maryland
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Saturday, November 19, 10 AM to 3 PM. Please also see our
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If you would like to sign up for a researcher card, you
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I won't be able to attend, but thanks for the invite!
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Knowledge (XXG):Meetup
Knowledge (XXG):Meetup/Simi Valley, CA
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library

Kafziel
howcheng
chat
18:28, 18 November 2011 (UTC)
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
website
centennial
Knowledge (XXG):Meetup/NARA 1
Knowledge (XXG):Meetup/NARA 2
Air Force One
Reagan-Gorbachev summits in 1985-1988
Simpson–Mazzoli immigration law of 1986

Air Force One
Marine One
Facebook event listing
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
Simi Valley, California
User:Howcheng
User:Dominic
howcheng
chat
19:35, 10 November 2011 (UTC)
♦ Luigibob ♦
1Matt20
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