Illinois State Museum Announces
COVID-19 Collecting Initiative
Launches online tool to collect COVID-19
stories for future generations
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[April 09, 2020]
SPRINGFIELD,
Ill. – The Illinois State Museum (ISM) today announced a new
collecting initiative that allows Illinois residents to share
stories that reflect their experience during the COVID-19 pandemic,
for the benefit of future generations.
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The COVID-19 pandemic is a vital moment in
history, and ISM wants to document how it is affecting Illinois
residents through its Share your Story: Illinois in the COVID-19
Pandemic collecting initiative.
ISM is requesting personal stories, written works, artwork, photos,
or photos of objects from the people of Illinois to document life
during the pandemic. The Museum is collecting residents' submissions
for preservation in its digital archive via its new online tool at
https://bit.ly/347wTle. Additionally, ISM will share some of the
stories and photos on its social media platforms and in its online
exhibition.
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"As history is unfolding before our eyes, the Museum is committed to
documenting the experiences of the people of this state," said
Illinois State Museum Curator of History, Erika Holst. "We want to
hear from everyone. We're all in this together, and everyone's story
is important.
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Whether you're homeschooling your kids, a doctor on
the front lines, or having to cancel your graduation party, we want
to hear how your life has been affected by the COVID-19."
Illinois residents can learn more about the initiative at
https://bit.ly/2xLuUqE.
About the Illinois State Museum
Established in 1877, the Illinois State Museum is a dynamic
institution that promotes discovery, lifelong learning, and
stewardship of the natural and cultural heritage of Illinois. The
Museum is headquartered in Springfield with branch facilities in
Lewistown and Lockport. To learn more, visit
www.illinoisstate
museum.org
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