JOHNSON CITY – The Archives of Appalachia at East Tennessee State University is asking local residents to document their personal experiences of living through the COVID-19 pandemic here in the region.
The Center for Appalachian Studies and Services, which includes the Archives of Appalachia, will collect materials during the duration of the COVID-19 crisis and permanently house them within the center.
“Our project, ‘Telling Your Story: Documenting COVID-19 in East Tennessee,’ will chronicle
how the people of our region journeyed through these unprecedented times,” said Dr.
Jeremy Smith, director of the Archives of Appalachia. “We want to hear from our community
how they spent their days, how their lives, families, and businesses were affected
and how they experienced loss and hardship, as well as how they stood in solidarity
and the lessons they learned.”
Smith said interested persons are invited to share materials such as diaries, writings, photographs, videos, social media posts and business correspondences that represent their experience during this time.
More information about the project, including a submission form, is available here. Questions about the project can be directed to archives@etsu.edu or 423-439-4338.
Media Contact: Joe Smith, smithje@etsu.edu