OvertAnalyzer
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The National POW MIA Memorial at the Riverside National Cemetery
The National POW MIA Memorial at the Riverside National Cemetery
Name
Jim
Born
Mississippi Mississippi

Illinois Illinois (roots)

California California (raised)
CountryUnited States of America
Current locationSpokane, Washington
Time zonePacific
Interests
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Previous Wikipedia Name

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In January 2020 I changed my Wikipedia name from MissionInn.Jim to OvertAnalyzer.

Wikipedia Interests

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My primary hobbies and interests, as they relate to Wikipedia, are Genealogy and Local History of Riverside County, California. As I encounter research information on either topic, and find reliable sources, I try to take the time to update information on Wikipedia Growing up in Riverside, California I was exposed to a community of people who valued the cultural and historic aspects of the town. As I come across helpful resources and references, I apply what I find to help create or improve related Wikipedia articles. I moved to the Coachella Valley in 2019, still in Riverside County, and have started focusing more of my wiki efforts on the valley and related topics.

I have spent significant time locating and categorizing Wikipedia articles related to the City and County of Riverside. Organizing the information into categories helped acquaint me with what had already been developed, and it simplifies cross-referencing information on related articles. I intend to update and add articles as I locate suitable source materials. I currently have a small but growing personal collection of books and other source materials to pull from. If you would like me to look something up, just ask.

I feel I have a particular knack for organizing information in a clear and meaningful way, and would be happy to assist anyone looking for suggestions, or just to review articles that might need some clarity. I always welcome feedback on what I write as well.

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Thoughts on collaboration

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"Collaboration is the key to unlocking the power of diversity". If we are willing to listen, willing to put aside our feelings and bias, and willing to change our perspective or understanding, we open ourselves to learning from the diverse experiences of everyone around us. We then have a much better chance of achieving mutual objectives with superior results.

Contributions to Wikipedia

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Summary of edits

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Some articles I created:

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Some Disambiguation Pages I created:

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Some Articles I have made significant contributions:

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Current articles on my worklist (as of 11/29/2020)

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Other changes being considered

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Sources

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Personal Library

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I have the following books in my personal library. If you would like me to look something up, let me know.

  • Bean, Lowell John (1974). Mukat's People: The Cahuilla Indians of Southern California (First paperback ed.). Berkley and Los Angeles, California: University of California Press. ISBN 0-520-02627-6.
  • Desert Hot Springs Historical Society (15 December 2014). Images of America: Desert Hot Springs. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing Incorporated. ISBN 978-1-5316-7676-6.
  • Elliott, Wallace W. (1965) [1883]. Reproduction of Wallace W. Elliott's History of San Bernardino and San Diego Counties, California, with Illustrations: Including Material on Present-day Riverside County (1st ed.). Riverside, CA: Riverside Museum Press.
  • Gudde, Erwin Gustav (1949). California Place Names: A Geographical Dictionary. Berkley and Los Angeles, CA: University of California Press.
  • Gunther, Jane Davies (1984). Riverside County, California, Place Names: Their Origins and Their Stories. Riverside, CA. LCCN 84-72920.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  • Hanna, Phil Townsend (1946). The Dictionary of California Land Names (First ed.). Automobile club of Southern California.
  • Hunt, John J. (2011). The Waters of Comfort (Second printing ed.). Sherman Oaks, California: Wexford & Barrow. ISBN 1-879593-76-9.
  • Patterson, Tom (1971). A Colony for California: Riverside's First Hundred Years (1st ed.). Riverside, CA: Press-Enterprise Company. LCCN 73-172819. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  • Paul, Arthur G. (1954). Riverside Community Book. Riverside, CA: Arthur H. Cawston.
  • Van de Grift Sanchez, Nellie (1922). Spanish and Indian Place Names of California: Their Meaning and Their Romance. A.M. Robertson. ISBN 978-1-4047-5084-5.

Wish list

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Online sources

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Wiki Ideas

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Citations

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Cities

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