University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center, COVID-19 Collection Project, 2020-2021

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center
Title
University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center, COVID-19 Collection Project
Dates
2020-2021 (inclusive)
Quantity
.63 cubic ft. (2 boxes) + 2.14 GB
Collection Number
560006
Summary
The University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center, COVID-19 Collection Project collected experiences from around Wyoming about the impact of the corona virus on the Wyoming Community. Collection contains oral histories, articles, personal stories, photographs, correspondence, newspapers, artifacts, and website captures and screen shots regarding corona virus pandemic experiences in Wyoming.
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center, COVID-19 Collection Project collected experiences, thoughts, observations, and stories from around Wyoming about the impact of the corona virus on work, education, personal life, community, and beyond. The stories tell us what happened from an individual perspective, providing personal and in-depth looks at the impact of COVID-19 on the Wyoming community.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection contains oral histories, articles, personal stories, photographs, correspondence, newspapers, artifacts, and website captures and screen shots regarding corona virus pandemic experiences in Wyoming.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Restrictions on Use

Statement on Potentially Harmful Language and Images Found in Collections

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Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

Alternative Forms Available

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital materials from this collection are available at https://digitalcollections.uwyo.edu/luna/servlet/uwydbuwy~184~184.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center, COVID-19 Collection Project at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

This material was received from University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center from 2020-2021, Tamsen Hert in 2022, and John R. Waggener in 2022.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in January 2021 and updated in December 2023.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description
AHC Captures:
Digital ahcdm_560006_002
Photos
Digital ahcdm_560006_002 2020
Digital ahcdm_560006_002 2020
Digital ahcdm_560006_002 2020
Digital ahcdm_560006_002 2020
Digital ahcdm_560006_002
Student Art League minutes
2020
Digital ahcdm_560006_002
Website captures
2020
Digital ahcdm_560006_002-003
Wyoming Department of Health
April 2020 - November 2020
Digital ahcdm_560006_002
UW Honors College blog
April - May 2020
Digital ahcdm_560006_002
Laramie Chamber Business Alliance COVID
May 8, 2020
Digital ahcdm_560006_002
Laramie Main Street Coved
May 8, 2020
Box Folder
Digital ahcdm_560006_003
AHC Survey: How has COVID-19 impacted your life
December 22, 2021
Digital ahcdm_560006_002
AHC website screen shots
April - May 2020
Digital ahcdm_560006_002
Articles (online news stories and articles relating to COVID)
April - June 2020
Box Folder
2
Artifacts: University of Wyoming Covid-19 test kit (sealed and unused)
2019
2
Artifacts: University of Wyoming Covid-19 "Cowboy Care Package"
August 2020
Digital ahcdm_560006_002
Correspondence: UW email - faculty and staff list servs
June - October 2020
COVID-19 Collection Project documentation:
Digital ahcdm_560006_002
Forms and background
April - October 2020
Digital ahcdm_560006_002
Collection sources
June 2020
Digital ahcdm_560006_001-003
Release forms
2020
Donations:
Digital ahcdm_560006_001
Maraia Rubin
December 2020
Digital ahcdm_560006_002 May 2020
Digital ahcdm_560006_002
Carol Miller
May 2020
Digital ahcdm_560006_002 September 2020
Digital ahcdm_560006_002 September 2020
Digital ahcdm_560006_002 June 2020
Digital ahcdm_560006_002 October 2020
Digital ahcdm_560006_002 September 2020
Digital ahcdm_560006_002 May 2020
Box Folder
Digital ahcdm_560006_003
Reilly Gilbert
May 2021
Digital ahcdm_560006_003
Bethany K. Sandvik, CCPA
January 2021
Digital ahcdm_560006_003
UW Digital Media Fall2020 Course, Elizabeth Hansen
April 12, 2021
Box
1
Flyer: Wyoming Health Fairs, SAR-CoV-2 antibody testing
2020
1
Newspapers: Laramie Boomerang
April 4 - May 27, 2020
Oral histories:
Digital ahcdm_560006_002
Annie oral history project:
April - May 2020
Digital ahcdm_560006_002
Background research
April - May 2020
Digital ahcdm_560006_002 May 9, 2020
Digital ahcdm_560006_002 May 6, 2020
Digital ahcdm_560006_002 May 4, 2020
Digital ahcdm_560006_002 May 9, 2020
Digital ahcdm_560006_002 October 10, 2020
Digital ahcdm_560006_002 September 28, 2020
Digital ahcdm_560006_002 October 8, 2020
Box
1
Photographs of Laramie with letter by Cedric D. Reverand II
May 2020
Digital March 2020-ongoing

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • COVID-19 (Disease) -- Social aspects -- Wyoming
  • Epidemics

Geographical Names

  • Wyoming -- History -- 2000-

Form or Genre Terms

  • Histories (literary works)
  • Histories (visual works)
  • Oral histories (literary works)