This letter was sent to all Library Technicians at the Duluth Public Library, providing notice that they will be laid off effective Friday, May 8, 2020, due to workforce reductions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The letter includes a signature page.
Creator:
City of Duluth Department of Human Resources
Created:
2020-04-21
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
This graphic includes a digital picture of a pair of light-skinned hands sewing cloth masks on a sewing machine. The text "Twin Ports Mask Brigade Seeking Donations of Home-Sewn Masks" appears above and below the picture. The Twin Ports Mask Brigade "started up as a volunteer-led community response to the PPE shortage at the start of the COVID-1...
Creator:
Twin Ports Mask Brigade
Created:
2020-04-21
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Drawing of a rocket ship about to launch, in black and orange ink. Created for the Duluth Interdisciplinary Chirographic Technology Association (DICTA) Pendemic project, a series of drawing prompts done at the beginning of the pandemic in the spring of 2020. DICTA consists of UMD participants from humanities, arts and sciences (faculty and staff...
Creator:
Minor, Elizabeth C
Created:
2020-04-20
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Drawing of the planet Earth in black and white, showing North and South America. Created for the Duluth Interdisciplinary Chirographic Technology Association (DICTA) Pendemic project, a series of drawing prompts done at the beginning of the pandemic in the spring of 2020. DICTA consists of UMD participants from humanities, arts and sciences (fac...
Creator:
Minor, Elizabeth C
Created:
2020-04-20
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Drawing of a sheet of lined notebook paper against a black background. Created for the Duluth Interdisciplinary Chirographic Technology Association (DICTA) Pendemic project, a series of drawing prompts done at the beginning of the pandemic in the spring of 2020. DICTA consists of UMD participants from humanities, arts and sciences (faculty and s...
Creator:
Minor, Elizabeth C
Created:
2020-04-20
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Colorful drawing of a sidewalk with a hopscotch, a heart, a rainbow, and the words "STAY SAFE" drawn on it. Created for the Duluth Interdisciplinary Chirographic Technology Association (DICTA) Pendemic project, a series of drawing prompts done at the beginning of the pandemic in the spring of 2020. DICTA consists of UMD participants from humanit...
Creator:
Minor, Elizabeth C
Created:
2020-04-20
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
This is an episode of the Causenetic podcast, created by staff members of the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas from 2019 to 2023. The podcast focused on promoting awareness of the YMCA’s mission to new audiences and providing conversation, inspiration, and influence on various timely community topics. The description that accompanied this Causenetic ...
Creator:
Ross, Rodrigua; Vinson, Keith
Contributor:
Leonard, La Shae; Frederick, David; YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas
Created:
2020-04-20
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Drawing of animals and other figures in a castle with towers and a drawbridge. The drawing also includes: the title, "Cooperate" spelled out on flags hanging from the towers; the artist's name, "Toko N"; and the date "4/19/20". The artist is 11 years old. Created for the Duluth Interdisciplinary Chirographic Technology Association (DICTA) Pendem...
Creator:
Nakajima, Toko
Created:
2020-04-19
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
A handwritten sign in the window reads: "WE ARE CLOSED. Be Back As Soon As We Can. STAY SAFE! BE HEALTHY!" This business is located at 2332 West 3rd Street, Duluth, MN 55806.
Creator:
Brown, Aimee
Created:
2020-04-18
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
The side of the building is damaged and has been repaired with plywood and a blue tarp. This business is located at 2332 West 3rd Street, Duluth, MN 55806.
Creator:
Brown, Aimee
Created:
2020-04-18
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Drawing of a street scene with various shops, people, and animals. Some of the shops are labeled "Clothes", "eggs", and "FOOD". Black ink. The drawing includes the title, date, and the artist's name: "Community 4/18/20 Toko N." The artist is 11 years old. Created for the Duluth Interdisciplinary Chirographic Technology Association (DICTA) Pendem...
Creator:
Nakajima, Toko
Created:
2020-04-18
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
From the creator: "Sometimes the days feel almost “normal,” but seeing these signs at playgrounds around the city makes it feel like a dystopian novel. These photos were taken at the swingset at Brighton Beach on Saturday, April 18th. The sign reads: "ATTENTION This playground is CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. For m...
Creator:
Nelson, Becky
Created:
2020-04-18
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
A shaggy white teddy bear in the window of Aspen Dental in Duluth, Minnesota. From the creator: "I want people in the future to know that this time wasn't all doom and gloom. People laughed and joked and tried to live their lives, despite wearing masks and being physically distant from family and friends. One thing I loved was that people put up...
Creator:
McQuillan-Hofmann, Kathleen
Created:
2020-04-18
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Photograph of a schedule for the contributor's daughter's at-home school day on Friday, April 17, 2020. The schedule is written in several different colors on a whiteboard. Activities are: Wake up, PBS, Breakfast; Brush Teeth, Hair; Check School Email; Reading Homework; Math Homework; SNACK/BREAK TIME; Science Homework; Read 20 min; LUNCH - CLAS...
Creator:
Rehbein, Rachel
Created:
2020-04-17
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Ink and wash drawing of the U.S. Naval Hospital Ship Comfort. Created for the Duluth Interdisciplinary Chirographic Technology Association (DICTA) Pendemic project, a series of drawing prompts done at the beginning of the pandemic in the spring of 2020. DICTA consists of UMD participants from humanities, arts and sciences (faculty and staff), as...
Creator:
Twu, Krista Sue-Lo
Created:
2020-04-16
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Description from the creator: "This photo was taken on the afternoon of April 16, 2020. It shows the front of Love Creamery, a local ice cream parlor in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Duluth. There is a large sign in the window explaining their curbside pickup procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic." The sign reads: "Put a little LOVE in your...
Creator:
Aue, Shana
Created:
2020-04-16
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
This email addresses concerns from library staff about implementing a curbside pickup service at Duluth Public Library during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was sent to Library Director Carla Powers and then forwarded to all library staff.
Creator:
Larson, Emily
Created:
2020-04-16
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
The April 16, 2020 episode of the KUMD radio show "Neighbors." In this episode epidemiologist Dr. Catherine McCarty talks about the two types of COVID-19 of testing: the test to see of someone has COVID-19 and the test to see if they have the antibodies.
Creator:
KUMD; Harwood, Chris; Dean, Christine
Created:
2020-04-16
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
These three photographs were posted together on the Twin Ports Mask Brigade social media. The first shows a person holding face shields and a microwave oven box which may also be full of face shields, standing outside of Residential Services Inc. in Duluth, Minnesota. The second image shows a person standing by a car in an unknown location, hold...
Creator:
Twin Ports Mask Brigade
Created:
2020-04-16
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Description from the creator: "This photo was taken on the afternoon of April 15, 2020, in the East Hillside neighborhood of Duluth. It shows a yard with various lawn ornaments and a neon-green sign that reads 'HONK Happy Birthday Jayden' along with the number 11 (probably Jayden's age). During the stay-at-home order in Duluth, it has become co...
Creator:
Aue, Shana
Created:
2020-04-15
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Description from the creator: "This photo was taken on the afternoon of April 15, 2020, in the East Hillside neighborhood of Duluth. It shows a yard with various lawn ornaments and a neon-green sign that reads 'HONK its Jaydens Birthday.' During the stay-at-home order in Duluth, it has become common for families to ask friends, family, and neig...
Creator:
Aue, Shana
Created:
2020-04-15
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Ink drawing of a mug full of some hot beverage, with steam coming off the top. Created for the Duluth Interdisciplinary Chirographic Technology Association (DICTA) Pendemic project, a series of drawing prompts done at the beginning of the pandemic in the spring of 2020. DICTA consists of UMD participants from humanities, arts and sciences (facul...
Creator:
Minor, Elizabeth C
Created:
2020-04-14
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
The April 14, 2020 episode of the KUMD radio show "Neighbors." This episode includes a story about the Duluth NAACP distributing free face masks to comunity members, including an interview with Janet Kennedy, Duluth City Council member and chair of the Duluth NAACP Health and Environmental Equity Committee; and a conversation with local restaura...
Creator:
KUMD; Johnson, Lisa; Dean, Christine
Contributor:
University of Minnesota Duluth
Created:
2020-04-14
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
This colorful ink and crayon drawing shows a variety of creatures, mostly seen through windows in a two-story building. They are carrying and sharing a variety of food. The creatures include a bear, turtle, racoon, human, and others. The drawing also includes: the title, "Share"; the artist's name, "Toko N"; and the date "4/14/20." The artist is...
Creator:
Nakajima, Toko
Created:
2020-04-14
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
This picture, taken in front of the Darland Administration Building, shows a small troll doll lying next to a large statue. During this time, the UMD campus was closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. From the creator: "When campus is empty, the trolls come out!"
Creator:
Habig, Kim
Created:
2020-04-14
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
This short video shows a fox running near the Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium on the empty University of Minnesota Duluth campus. During this time, in the spring of 2020, the campus was closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Creator:
Moore, Jennifer
Created:
2020-04-14
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
This is an episode of the Causenetic podcast, created by staff members of the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas from 2019 to 2023. The podcast focused on promoting awareness of the YMCA’s mission to new audiences and providing conversation, inspiration, and influence on various timely community topics. The description that accompanied this Causenetic ...
Creator:
Ross, Rodrigua; Vinson, Keith
Contributor:
Leonard, La Shae; Frederick, David; YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas
Created:
2020-04-13
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Drawing of a two-story house. Created for the Duluth Interdisciplinary Chirographic Technology Association (DICTA) Pendemic project, a series of drawing prompts done at the beginning of the pandemic in the spring of 2020. DICTA consists of UMD participants from humanities, arts and sciences (faculty and staff), as well as Duluth community educat...
Creator:
Minor, Elizabeth C
Created:
2020-04-13
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Drawing of a prescription pill bottle. Created for the Duluth Interdisciplinary Chirographic Technology Association (DICTA) Pendemic project, a series of drawing prompts done at the beginning of the pandemic in the spring of 2020. DICTA consists of UMD participants from humanities, arts and sciences (faculty and staff), as well as Duluth communi...
Creator:
Minor, Elizabeth C
Created:
2020-04-13
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
This photo was taken at the creator's home on Easter Sunday. The profile of a child and an Easter basket are visible in the foreground. Description from the creator: "#worldofhearts A national initiative 'to spread positivity.' Organizers invited people to decorate their windows with hearts."
Creator:
Broadmoore, Amy
Created:
2020-04-12
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
This photo was taken at the creator's home on Easter Sunday. Description from the creator: "#worldofhearts A national initiative 'to spread positivity.' Organizers invited people to decorate their windows with hearts."
Creator:
Broadmoore, Amy
Created:
2020-04-12
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
A friend of the photographer, masked and sitting more than six feet away, playing a banjo. The photographer's husband is seated closer to her, and is unmasked.
Creator:
Wright, Adeline
Created:
2020-04-12
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Drawing of a red poppy. Created for the Duluth Interdisciplinary Chirographic Technology Association (DICTA) Pendemic project, a series of drawing prompts done at the beginning of the pandemic in the spring of 2020. DICTA consists of UMD participants from humanities, arts and sciences (faculty and staff), as well as Duluth community educators, a...
Creator:
Twu, Krista Sue-Lo
Created:
2020-04-11
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Takeout signs read: "No Indoor Seating. Takeout Available Daily 7AM-1PM. Call Us To Order: 218.522.4558." A large, handwritten sign with the restaurant's phone number is also visible on the door, and a sandwich board is in front of the building. This business is located at 1314 Commonwealth Avenue, Duluth, MN 55808.
Creator:
Brown, Aimee
Created:
2020-04-11
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Sandwich board sign reading: "Trophy Cafe, Breakfast Lunch. Take-Out Service Only. Available Daily 7AM-1PM. Call Us To Order: 218.522.4558." This business is located at 1314 Commonwealth Avenue, Duluth, MN 55808.
Creator:
Brown, Aimee
Created:
2020-04-11
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Takeout sign reads: "No Indoor Seating. Takeout Available Daily 7AM-1PM. Call Us To Order: 218.522.4558." A large, handwritten sign with the restaurant's phone number is also visible on the door. This business is located at 1314 Commonwealth Avenue, Duluth, MN 55808.
Creator:
Brown, Aimee
Created:
2020-04-11
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
From the creator: "This picture was taken during my trip to the Plaza Super One grocery store (15 S 13th Ave E, Duluth, MN 55802) on Friday, April 10, 2020. When I checked out I was pleased to see a transparent plastic shield between customers and the cashier; there was also a sign on it encouraging the use of credit and debit cards as they are ...
Creator:
Vavrosky, Laura
Created:
2020-04-10
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
From the creator: "This picture was taken during my trip to the Plaza Super One grocery store (15 S 13th Ave E, Duluth, MN 55802) on Friday, April 10, 2020. It shows a circular sign on the floor urging shoppers to 'Social Distance for Your Health.' (A similar message came on over the PA system repeatedly during my visit.)"
Creator:
Vavrosky, Laura
Created:
2020-04-10
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
From the creator: "This picture was taken during my trip to the Plaza Super One grocery store (15 S 13th Ave E, Duluth, MN 55802) on Friday, April 10, 2020. It shows signs and arrows indicating the one-way shopping Super One was trying to implement, so shoppers wouldn't pass each other in the aisles and come close to each other. (I saw this bein...
Creator:
Vavrosky, Laura
Created:
2020-04-10
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
From the creator: "This picture was taken during my trip to the Plaza Super One grocery store (15 S 13th Ave E, Duluth, MN 55802) on Friday, April 10, 2020. It shows signs and arrows indicating the one-way shopping Super One was trying to implement, so shoppers wouldn't pass each other in the aisles and come close to each other. (I saw this bein...
Creator:
Vavrosky, Laura
Created:
2020-04-10
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Drawing of a two-story house. Created for the Duluth Interdisciplinary Chirographic Technology Association (DICTA) Pendemic project, a series of drawing prompts done at the beginning of the pandemic in the spring of 2020. DICTA consists of UMD participants from humanities, arts and sciences (faculty and staff), as well as Duluth community educat...
Creator:
Twu, Krista Sue-Lo
Created:
2020-04-10
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
From the creator: "This picture was taken during my trip to the Plaza Super One grocery store (15 S 13th Ave E, Duluth, MN 55802) on Friday, April 10, 2020. It shows shows the depleted options for flour."
Creator:
Vavrosky, Laura
Created:
2020-04-10
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
From the creator: "This picture was taken during my trip to the Plaza Super One grocery store (15 S 13th Ave E, Duluth, MN 55802) on Friday, April 10, 2020. It shows a sign limiting the purchase of eggs to one package per customer." The sign reads: "Eggs Due to huge increases in demand and to ensure that ALL of our valuable customers have the op...
Creator:
Vavrosky, Laura
Created:
2020-04-10
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
From the creator: "This picture was taken during my trip to the Plaza Super One grocery store (15 S 13th Ave E, Duluth, MN 55802) on Friday, April 10, 2020. It shows a close-up of the sign asking shoppers to limit their purchase of flour to two items, reminding them that their 'family and friends will need this item too.'" The sign reads: "LIMIT...
Creator:
Vavrosky, Laura
Created:
2020-04-10
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Photograph of a colorful drawing that includes work-at-home activities such as student consultations, research help, and book selection, as well as "tea," "lunch," "snacks," and "girlfriend." From the creator: "I created this in response to library director Matt Rosendahl's suggestion that we use National Library Week as a way to highlight our s...
Creator:
David, Mags
Created:
2020-04-09
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Drawing of many human and animal figures, drawing, reading, and doing other activities. The drawing also includes: the title, "Essential"; the artist's name, "Toko N"; and the date "4/9/20". The artist is 11 years old. Created for the Duluth Interdisciplinary Chirographic Technology Association (DICTA) Pendemic project, a series of drawing promp...
Creator:
Nakajima, Toko
Created:
2020-04-09
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Photograph of a Lake Superior rock with woven caning and a note from the artist. From the creator of the photograph: "This gift was found on our porch this morning, quietly delivered by my artist friend Terry Hamp. She created the gift using a lake superior rock, some caning and a piece of red osier dogwood. Her description is self explanatory a...
Creator:
Trygstad, Gail
Created:
2020-04-09
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
The April 9, 2020 episode of the KUMD radio show "Neighbors." This episode includes ideas from Carol Andrews for activities and structure for kids during quarantine; a conversation about working remotely with UMD's Dr. Julie Slowiak; and tips from local indie bookseller Angie Dobrow about what to be reading right now.
Creator:
KUMD; Harwood, Chris; Dean, Christine
Created:
2020-04-09
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Drawing of a rocket ship full of people and animals, in black ink. A sign hanging from the rocket reads "Apollo 4/8/20", and the drawing also includes the artist's name "Toko N." The artist is 11 years old. Created for the Duluth Interdisciplinary Chirographic Technology Association (DICTA) Pendemic project, a series of drawing prompts done at t...
Creator:
Nakajima, Toko
Created:
2020-04-08
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Cardboard boxes filled with paper bags of breakfast food, ready to be distributed to residents at the Steve O'Neil Apartments, which include CHUM's 6-unit Emergency Family Shelter and 44 units of permanent supportive housing for families with children who have experienced long-term homelessness.
Creator:
Churches United in Ministry (CHUM)
Created:
2020-04-08
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Molly Lyons, the Director of Communications, Marketing and Special Events at CHUM gives a daily report for Wednesday, April 8, 2020. This video includes information about an isolation quarantine facility, plans for ringing bells on Easter Sunday, the donation of a new refrigerator to the food shelf, donations of breakfast bags to the residents o...
Creator:
Churches United in Ministry (CHUM); Lyons, Molly
Contributor:
University of Minnesota Duluth
Created:
2020-04-08
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
The unidentified physician is standing near a car and a snowbank, wearing a face mask and face shield and holding a box of N95 face masks and a white plastic bag. These items were collected and donated by the Twin Ports Mask Brigade. The Twin Ports Mask Brigade "started up as a volunteer-led community response to the PPE shortage at the start of...
Creator:
Twin Ports Mask Brigade
Created:
2020-04-08
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
These two images show the creator's work-from-home set-up at the beginning of the pandemic on April 8, 2020, and almost a year later on March 5, 2021. The creator says: "Because I do not have a dedicated office space, every morning, I open the leaf on my dining table and setup my workspace, and at the end of each workday, I put everything away a...
Creator:
Pittman, Kim
Created:
2020-04-08 - 2021-03-05
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
This photograph is one of a set of three. From the creator: "These photos were taken on April 7, 2020. They show signs teachers made and hung in the windows of Lester Park School for their students. These pictures were used in posts on the Department of Education Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook pages with the text "Heartwarming messages from t...
Creator:
Vigen, Brianne
Created:
2020-04-07
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
This photograph is one of a set of three. From the creator: "These photos were taken on April 7, 2020. They show signs teachers made and hung in the windows of Lester Park School for their students. These pictures were used in posts on the Department of Education Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook pages with the text "Heartwarming messages from t...
Creator:
Vigen, Brianne
Created:
2020-04-07
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
The April 7, 2020 episode of the KUMD radio show "Neighbors." This episode includes stories about local organizations Ecolibrium3, the Salvation Army, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northland that are providing meals to food-insecure children in Duluth; the Twin Ports Queer/Trans Community Care, a grassroots mutual aid network made up of LG...
Creator:
KUMD; Harwood, Christopher; Dean, Christine
Contributor:
University of Minnesota Duluth
Created:
2020-04-07
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
This photograph is one of a set of three. From the creator: "These photos were taken on April 7, 2020. They show signs teachers made and hung in the windows of Lester Park School for their students. These pictures were used in posts on the Department of Education Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook pages with the text "Heartwarming messages from t...
Creator:
Vigen, Brianne
Created:
2020-04-07
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
From the creator: "Photograph taken 2020 April 7 in front of the Shanty Bottle Shop at the corner of East 4th Street and 13th Avenue, Duluth. The bobcat the owner uses to clear snow is parked in front of the entrance. Several printouts are taped to the bobcat, starting to crinkle and fade from recent rain. They read as follows: Read Me 3 custo...
Creator:
Conerton, Kate
Created:
2020-04-07
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Drawing of a human head and shoulders in profile, with a cloud containing stylized blue virus particles emanating from its nose. Created for the Duluth Interdisciplinary Chirographic Technology Association (DICTA) Pendemic project. DICTA consists of UMD participants from humanities, arts and sciences (faculty and staff), as well as Duluth commun...
Creator:
Minor, Elizabeth C
Created:
2020-04-06
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
This is the second of a series of three photographs. From the creator: "These are three digital photographs depicting homemade face masks and the supplies and tools used to create them The photographs were taken on Monday, April 6, and Tuesday, April 7, 2020, in my home in the Lakeside neighborhood of Duluth, Minnesota. [The second photograph] s...
Creator:
Vavrosky, Laura
Created:
2020-04-06 - 2020-04-07
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Drawing of two hands clasping each other. Created for the Duluth Interdisciplinary Chirographic Technology Association (DICTA) Pendemic project. DICTA consists of UMD participants from humanities, arts and sciences (faculty and staff), as well as Duluth community educators, artists, students of all levels, and hobbyists, brought together by our ...
Creator:
Minor, Elizabeth C
Created:
2020-04-06
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
This colorful drawing shows a bear wearing a necktie and standing by a chalkboard at the front of a classroom. The students seated at desks are various animals. The teacher's desk contains an open book, and the chalkboard reads: "4/6/20 School Pendemic." There is also a poster on the wall which reads: "Patience is the key to getting a BIG fish."...
Creator:
Nakajima, Toko
Created:
2020-04-06
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
This is the first of a series of three photographs. From the creator: "These are three digital photographs depicting homemade face masks and the supplies and tools used to create them The photographs were taken on Monday, April 6, and Tuesday, April 7, 2020, in my home in the Lakeside neighborhood of Duluth, Minnesota. [The first photograph] sho...
Creator:
Vavrosky, Laura
Created:
2020-04-06 - 2020-04-07
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Chalk drawing on a sidewalk of a partially completed game of tic-tac-toe. The words "Let's Play" are written above the game. A clear plastic bag of sidewalk chalk is also visible.
Creator:
Brisk, Adam
Created:
2020-04-06
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Sidewalk chalk drawings in the Woodland neighborhood of Duluth. Drawings read: Wash Your Hands!; Wear a Helmet; Enjoy Life; Laugh, HA HA HA!; Smile; Meow Like A Cat
Creator:
Pittman, Kim
Created:
2020-04-06
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
On a digital playdate, ten-year old Ian Broadmore and a friend play the game board game Battleship. From the creator: "Kids socialized via Zoom. Here my son, 10-year-old Ian Broadmoore, and a friend play Battleship."
Creator:
Broadmoore, Amy
Created:
2020-04-06
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Drawing of a faucet with water pouring from it. Created for the Duluth Interdisciplinary Chirographic Technology Association (DICTA) Pendemic project, a series of drawing prompts done at the beginning of the pandemic in the spring of 2020. DICTA consists of UMD participants from humanities, arts and sciences (faculty and staff), as well as Dulut...
Creator:
Minor, Elizabeth C
Created:
2020-04-06
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Drawing of a lighthouse in a landscape of grassy fields and a few trees. Text at the bottom of the drawing reads: "The Wash National Nature Reserve." Created for the Duluth Interdisciplinary Chirographic Technology Association (DICTA) Pendemic project, a series of drawing prompts done at the beginning of the pandemic in the spring of 2020. DICTA...
Creator:
Twu, Krista Sue-Lo
Created:
2020-04-06
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Drawing of three houses, with a variety of people and animals in their windows and on the street in front of them. The drawing also includes: the title, "Social"; the artist's name, "Toko N"; and the date "4/5/20." The artist is 11 years old. Created for the Duluth Interdisciplinary Chirographic Technology Association (DICTA) Pendemic project, a...
Creator:
Nakajima, Toko
Created:
2020-04-05
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
A woman and three children, all wearing face coverings. The children are on bikes and a scooter. Photograph taken at the creator's home in Cloquet, Minnesota. From the creator: "On Sunday April 5, we headed out to church to pick up palms. The priest brought them out to you or to your car in lieu of mass."
Creator:
Radosevich, Tara
Created:
2020-04-05
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Drawing of lungs with labeled parts. Created for the Duluth Interdisciplinary Chirographic Technology Association (DICTA) Pendemic project. DICTA consists of UMD participants from humanities, arts and sciences (faculty and staff), as well as Duluth community educators, artists, students of all levels, and hobbyists, brought together by our share...
Creator:
Twu, Krista Sue-Lo
Created:
2020-04-04
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Drawing of a variety of human and animal figures holding hands around a circle labeled "GLOBAL." There is a banner on one side of the circle which reads: "We are the world." The drawing also includes the artist's name, "Toko N"; and the date "4/4/20". The artist is 11 years old. Created for the Duluth Interdisciplinary Chirographic Technology As...
Creator:
Nakajima, Toko
Created:
2020-04-04
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Drawing of a person sitting on a chair, with screens, pictures of animals, and musical notes surrounding them. Black ink. The drawing includes the title, date, and the artist's name: "Comfort 4/3/20 Toko N." The artist is 11 years old. Created for the Duluth Interdisciplinary Chirographic Technology Association (DICTA) Pendemic project, a series...
Creator:
Nakajima, Toko
Created:
2020-04-03
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
This letter was written by a University of Minnesota Duluth librarian. It expresses safety concerns around the City of Duluth's plans to begin offering curbside pickup service at the Duluth Public Library, and urges the Mayor to reconsider these plans. This is the first of two letters.
Created:
2020-04-03
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
An instrumental song written and performed by Gaelynn Lea Tressler. In her interview for Stories of Wisdom from Bodies in Seperation (SWaBS) Gaelynn, a professional musician, discusses the role in her life of writing and performing music during the COVID-19 pandemic. This song was released in April 2020. This item is related to "Interview with G...
Creator:
Tressler, Gaeylnn Lea
Created:
2020-04-03
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
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