Transcribe historic Smithsonian documents

About this opportunity

Smithsonian Digital Volunteers transcribe historic documents from the Smithsonian's collections — from naturalists' field notes to handwritten diaries and ledgers — making them text-searchable for researchers and the public.

What to expect

• Browse projects by subject (history, science, art, and more) and pick a document
• Transcribe or review what others have transcribed; every page gets checked for accuracy
• No account needed to start; register only if you want to track your progress

How to sign up

Go to transcription.si.edu, browse a project, and start transcribing — register for a free account to track your work.