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Digitizing Ethnic Newspapers
In 2021, the DANK Haus's collection of the German-language Eintracht newspaper was digitized and is now available on the Illinois Digital Newspaper Collections website. The IDNC is a project of the University of Illinois. At the in-person presentation "Digitizing Ethnic Newspapers," you will learn about:
- the DANK Haus's preservation of the Eintracht
- the history of German-language newspapers in Illinois
- the process of digitizing and hosting newspapers, the importance of ethnic newspapers
- and more!
Speakers:
William Schlaack
Digital Reformatting Coordinator
University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignSebastian Wüpper
Collections Consultant
DANK HausRosa Gallagher
Museum & Development Director
DANK Haus
The presentation will be followed by a Q&A.
Registration is free, with an option to donate $10 to the DANK Haus Museum.
Date and Time
Saturday Dec 18, 2021
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CSTSaturday, December 18, 2021 at 11:00am
Location
DANK Haus
4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60625Fees/Admission
Free (donation optional)
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Contact Information
Rosa Gallagher
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