A shared learning project between u3a and Transport for London (TFL) has been nominated for a top award.
More than 50 u3a members from across the UK have been working with TfL’s Corporate Archives to develop and deliver the Revealing the Past Minutes Transcription and Indexing Project.
The project is in the running for the Record Keeping Project of the Year Award.
The challenge was to transcribe, index and catalogue minute books covering the early years of the Underground Electric Companies, so that the contents can be made available to the public for interest and research.
Volunteers got involved in recording, collating and developing a number of interesting topics arising from the transcriptions.
These range from the pay and conditions of staff, the dubious career histories of highly paid directors, female employment, WW1, strikes and influenza. There are also detailed information about technical and planning issues and operations arising from the development of the underground lines.
Jo, Shared Learning Projects Coordinator, said: “Although this was originally conceived as a London Region SLP, circumstances have meant that the project has been undertaken remotely. This has been a bonus because it enabled us to welcome members from all across the country, as well as from a number of London u3as.”
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