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Capture data from specimen and object labels to make it accessible for scientific and cultural research.

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Historical documents

Transcribe text and capture data from historical documents to make them digitally accessible.

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Identify and tag images of animals and collection objects to support information discovery and research.

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Feature Expedition

Macrofossil Locality Cards (1620-2750)

SpecimensGeological Survey of New South Wales

These cards were created by geologists and field collectors and capture key information including map area, locality number, place descriptions, geological formation, age, and collector details.

Unlike conodont records, which focus on microscopic fossils, these cards relate to hand-sample fossils that can often be identified in the field. As a result, the locality descriptions and geological context are particularly important, helping researchers understand fossil distribution, stratigraphy, and past environments.

By transcribing these cards, volunteers help preserve valuable historical data and make it accessible for modern research. Digitised records support studies in palaeontology, regional geology, and environmental reconstruction, while also safeguarding this information for future generations.

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Accession Books of the RBGE (HDG_1893_1896)

Field notes Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
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Fossil Conodont Sample Cards (C0900-C1999)

Specimens Geological Survey of New South Wales
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Historic Soil Data Cards: Batch 6

Specimens Australian National Soil Archive
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Accession Books of the RBGE (GDG_1896_1904)

Field notes Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
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Stage 1 Transcription General Collections - Part 6

Specimens Natural History Museum of Utah - Garrett Herbarium
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Macrofossil Locality Cards (1620-2750)

Specimens Geological Survey of New South Wales
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Fossil Conodont Sample Cards (C2000-C2299)

Specimens Geological Survey of New South Wales
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Stage 1 Transcription General Collections - Part 5

Specimens Natural History Museum of Utah - Garrett Herbarium
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