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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