User:LuisVilla/Projects For Hamilfans
Welcome to Wikipedia, fellow Hamilfan! This is where we tell their stories. :) It's great you want to improve Hamilton-related articles. Many of the main characters (Alexander, Thomas, Aaron, etc.) have pretty extensive articles, and editing them tends to be difficult. But there are some easier projects that might be easy and appropriate for new Wikipedians who want to get involved.
A few specific projects that might be awesome to help out with:
- Eliza after Alexander: The section of Eliza's bio on what she did after Alexander's death is weak. There is lots of potential material in Chernow, and probably in other biographies of Alexander.
- Laurens on manumission: Laurens' article doesn't talk very much about his position on manumission (or rather, it does, but not in an organized manner); it might be a good project to flesh that out. Chernow is, as always, helpful; the bold could find a copy of this book about Laurens as well.
- Citations for Hercules: So far, Hercules Mulligan doesn't have his own article, only a section in the larger "Intelligence in the Revolutionary War" article. This section has no citations - finding (perhaps with Google Books?) and adding them would be useful!
No specific projects:
- Philip: He probably doesn't merit his own article, but neither Alexander nor Eliza's article contain much detail on his life and death. Those could be fleshed out.
- Peggy: It isn't clear whether she merits her own article (she died fairly young). In the meantime, the section about her in her husband's bio could be fleshed out.
- Samuel Seabury: Could use cleanup, addition of more specific citations, and (for experienced Wikipedians) a style review.
Some tips:
- We're not here to stan; the name of the game is neutrality and citation to respected sources. (Think Chernow, not tumblr.)
- Some of us are amused the first time we see an article with a slyly inserted Hamilton quote or reference, but when it comes down to it we're here to provide comprehensive, reliable information. We'd much rather work with fellow fans to improve that information than see anyone blocked.
- If you need help, check out the Teahouse! You can ask a question about what you're confused by, and one of the Teahouse hosts will welcome you and point you in the right direction.
All that said: all you best of readers and best of editors! Let's come together and tell better stories.