Aspects of the website that members of the Hiram Wilson Project have been working, and updated one another on at the end of Novemeber are:
- An interactive map to show where the letters were coming from and where Wilson traveled to as he wrote. This will likely be done using google maps and gps, indicating Wilson's route, and demonstrating the spatial dimension of the abolition movement.
- Mini biographies of the individuals Wilson's letters are addressed to, or who are mentioned frequently in the letters, will also be created-- this will be done in conjuncture with the interactive map in order to see the locations of these individuals in relation to the wider abolition movement and expand upon the idea of how people's lives were being affected.
- Contextual information about what was occurring in the places Wilson mentioned, traveled, and wrote to will be offered.
- A biography of Hiram Wilson is being written for the website, and will also be added to Wikipedia as there currently is not a page dedicated to him.
- A time line of the abolition movement and Hiram Wilson will be made, using pop-ups to indicate date and offer specific information.
- A comprehensive bibliography of sources used in the formulation of these aspects is being compiled.
- Website design is going well, a the time of these updates the sidebar and banner were being worked on.
- Event planning is in the initial stages. A video and pamphlet are being created for the event and related usage.
As for the Chatham project, things are beginning to pick up for them as well and their group blog may be found at www.christchurch3801.blogspot.com
