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HIST 5241 Northeastern Prompt
Prompt given to partner class HIST 5241 of Northeastern University, Spring 2020, instructor Victoria Cain -
12/07/2020
Lauren Murray Oral History, 2020/12/07
Interview with a college student studying historical diseases about how COVID-19 compares to past pandemics. Comparison to 1918 Influenza pandemic and Black Death. -
2020-11-09
University in the Pandemic [MISSING MEDIA]
This is a picture I took in my hotel room in Boston of the zoom call I was on for my communications class at Northeastern University. I'm a freshman at Northeastern University and I've been able to experience college during the COVID-19 pandemic right on the front line. Unlike many of my friends who have been forced to stay at home because their colleges can't support in-person classes, I have been living in a hotel room in Boston for two months and attending classes regularly. Although I'm "in person", 3 out of my 4 major classes are entirely online and I spend most of my days sitting in my room tuning in to zoom calls. I would call this semester anything but the typical college experience, with most of my days spent in near isolation as my motivation ebbs away. In the age of the pandemic, it's harder than ever to find friends and the few freshmen who have found large groups have broken nearly every rule our university has set to try and keep us safe. It can be hard to stay positive, but I've done my best to keep my grades up and talk to my friends whenever possible. -
2020-07
Visiting the ICA: Know Before You Go and FAQ
Webpage of the Institute of Contemporary Art further explaining some of their reopening policies and answering likely questions. As museums are reopening, they require updated policies that are easily explained and accessible to visitors. This webpage offers further explanation on how new policies will affect visitors, and how visitors can obtain tickets to the museum once it reopens. -
2020-07-02
Article on the Shaw Memorial Installation
Article from the Boston Globe covering the exhibit installation that has been placed on fencing surrounding the Memorial to the Massachusetts 54th Regiment, which serves as the starting point for the Black Heritage Trail. The exhibit covers the history and significance of the regiment, and includes pictures of primary sources related to volunteers. Outdoor exhibitions carry special importance during the time of the CoVid-19 pandemic, as they offer opportunities for the public to continue to interact with history even as museums remain inaccessible. -
2020-06-30
Virtual ICA Gala Honoring Virgil Abloh and Sterling Ruby
Virtual gala hosted by the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston that honors two contemporary artists, Virgil Abloh and Sterling Ruby. The video features tributes from artists and others in the contemporary art world, as well as musical performances. Videos like this highlight ways that museums have sought to use virtual platforms to replicate events that once would have been in person. These events have significance in terms of raising money for the institution, as well as engaging their audiences and members. -
2020-07-09
ICA Boston Reopening Policies
Reopening policies of the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston, including their new practices for the museum, the store, and tickets. The document also covers additional safety measures undertaken by staff. As reopening has continued in Boston despite rising cases throughout the country, museums and cultural heritage institutions are publishing plans that highlight their safety measures and how they're protecting staff and visitors. This document highlights several of the policies that many museums are employing. -
2020-06-29
Help History Emerge Strong
Tweet from the Minnesota Historical Society that metions the financial challenges they face as an organization. The webpage asks for people to donate, and notes that early donations will be matched thanks to a grant funded by the MNHS Executive Council. Museums of all sizes have faced financial hardship as they were forced to close their doors and lay off talented staff due to pandemic-related closures. As they reopen, they continue to face these financial challenges. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701142946/https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fmnhs%2Fstatus%2F1277647526141853701 -
2020-07-01
Reopening Plan
Reopening plan published by the Walker Art Center in Minnesota. The plan highlights the precautions taken by the museum as it transitions from complete closure to reopening. Even as cases rise in several states, museums throughout the country are looking to reopen to a limited number of visitors while focusing on social distancing practices. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701142118/https://walkerart.org/visit/visitor-guides -
2020-05-19
Drive-Thru Testing Ramps Up in Kansas
The Healthcore Clinic's mobile COVID-19 drive-thru testing station at the Wichita State Metroplex in east Wichita, Kansas, on the afternoon of May 19, 2020. One of three stations in the city, the Metroplex site had only been in operation for eight days at the time of this photo's creation, thus reflecting the slow implementation of available testing since the beginning of the outbreak, and the absolute necessity for it to contain the coronavirus's spread. Moreover, those being tested are doing so by their own volition, as there was no mandate from government authorities requiring compulsory testing. Aaron Peterka, Northeastern University -
2020-05-02
The Mall: The Place Not to Be
The always-crowded Dillards parking lot at east Wichita's Towne East Square Mall devoid of patrons in the last days of Kansas's lockdown order. -
2020-03-30
Tweet re: treatment of Las Vegas Homeless During Pandemic
Tweet reacting to the news that with the closure of a major homeless shelter in the city, the Las Vegas, NV and Clark County governments had agreed to set up a makeshift shelter by drawing separate squares on an open-air parking lot. #HIST5241 -
2020-03-20
What Employers Should (and Should Not) Say to Employees to Manage the Challenges of the Coronavirus
Memorandum from the law firm Venable LLP on managing risk for employers during the COVID-19 crisis. #HIST5241 -
2020-03-27
Essential Employee: Social Worker
This is an announcement that gives the holder permission to leave their home and go to work, assisting at a young adult transitional program group home. #HIST5241 -
2020-03-25
Furlough Notification from Caffe Nero
Caffe Nero told it's employees on March 24th that it would be closing that Friday. All employees, including salaried managers, are being furloughed for at least two weeks. This is the letter they gave employees. The state guidelines for collecting unemployment were not actually attached. #HIST5241 -
2020-03-23
Empty flight
On a flight out of LA, the flight crew outnumbered the passengers. -
2020-03-20
TikTok of elderly couple speaking through a window
A video of a husband visiting his wife with Alzheimer's at a memory care center and speaking to her through the window. *Erika Ringstrom, Northeastern University, #HIST5241 -
2020-03-23
Texts asking for help making face masks
These screenshots show a friend asking for help to make facemasks for nurses and doctors. #HIST5241 -
2020-03-29
Nurse discusses the hospital response to the mask shortage
Nurses/ health care providers are given 1 mask per shift to use for the entire 12 hours (sometimes 1 per pt and other hospitals 1 masks for their entire patient load). After we use the mask we place it in out brown bag to reuse- it is being done all across the country. It’s crazy really for healthcare providers to wrap their heads around- we never re-use ppe because of risk of contaminating yourself. But we have no choice. You do it like this now to make your supplies last. *Annie R. (NP) and Jillian Decker #HIST521 -
03/27/2020
Playground closed, but not the field
This picture shows a sign closing the playground in three languages, but kids are still playing on the field behind. #HIST5241 -
2020-03-25
Man selling concession food and walking down the street
California is shut down, especially Santa Clara County, also know as Silicon Valley, which has reported some of the highest numbers of COVID-19 cases. But people still need to make a living and so they are trying to adapt their business models. #HIST5214 -
2020-03-13
An advisory from the Bishop of Lansing releasing Catholics from mass obligations
An advisory from the Bishop of Lansing releasing Catholics from mass obligations and reminding the congregation about how some parishes responded to the Spanish Flu seriously and that had a positive effect. "All Catholics within the Diocese of Lansing are dispensed from the grave obligation of attending Holy Mass on a Sunday. This applies to everybody and is particularly aimed at those groups most at risk from infection, including the elderly and those with compromised immune systems." #HIST5214 -
2020-03-25
Mask shortage
My mom has started sewing and donating face masks because of the PPE (personal protective equipment) shortage. #HIST5241 -
2020-03-29
"John Prine Hospitalized With COVID-19 Symptoms: ‘His Situation Is Critical,’" from Rolling Stone
The was the first news article that really broke my heart about COVID-19. Up til now, things have been scary, stressful, boring, and lots of other negative emotions, but more than that I've been feeling grateful about all things I don't have to worry about when I know so many people are having a much harder time than me. A text from my dad telling me John Prine was in critical condition was the first thing that actually made me cry. Googled it and this was the first article that came up. #HIST5241 -
2020-03-18
Quarantaschen
This is a screenshot of a snapchat sent to me by a friend, of hamantaschen she made while in quarantine. Hamantaschen are a traditional cookie to make on the Jewish holiday Purim, which was about a week before the cookies were made. I appreciated her newly created word "quarantaschen." #HIST5241 -
2020-03-26
New Hours at Caffe Nero
This is a photograph of the front door of Caffe Nero in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA, where I work. The new, shortened hours have been written by hand on the window. Below, two printouts have been printed on the door. One explains that the cafe is open for takeout only, as per the order of the governor earlier in the week. The other announces that the cafe is now giving all healthcare workers free coffee. The cafe closed for an unknown amount of time (at least 2 weeks) the day after this photo was taken. #HIST5241 -
2020-03-25
This Week's Horoscopes
This is a horoscope for the week (probably the week starting 03/23/2020), joking about how people are staying at home because of the quarantine. My boss sent all the employees of our cafe the image after telling us the cafe was closing in a couple days. The message with the image was "Let's hope this whole thing passes quickly and no one goes crazy being home too long!!!! Love you all!!! Be safe and stay healthy!!!!!" #HIST5241 -
2020-03-11
Meme About Healthcare
This is an Tumblr post making fun of the lack of affordable healthcare in the US. It's one of many examples of humor created in response to the pandemic. #HIST5241. *Date Shared; 03/11/2020 -
2020-03-20
Quarantine Tik Tok Toe
TikTok of playing tic tac toe with a window cleaner while creator is staying home. #HIST5241 -
2020-03-20
social distancing for the pros !!
TikTok of friends meeting up in a parking lot but staying in their cars to social distance -
2020-03-20
I'M NEGATIVE: My personal story of being tested for COVID-19
Youtube Vlog of someone sharing their experience getting tested for Coronavirus. -
2020-03-27
John Deere U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers
Statement from John Deere about being recognized an essential critical infrastructure worker available via their website. #HIST5241 -
2020-03-27
Special Notice: Hike Locally, Individually
Notice from the Adirondack Mountain Club about hiking during COVID-19. #HIST5241 -
2020-03-24
Announcing a National Emergency Library
Internet Archive lending library suspending waitlists for library materials. #HIST5241 -
2020-03-23
Site Operating Procedures - Protecting Your Workforce
Publication from the UK Construction Leadership Council on construction site safety precautions during the COVID-19 crisis. PDF available from Build UK website. #HIST5241 -
2020-03-27
COVID-19 Resources for Roofing Contractors
Resources for roofing contractors during the COVID-19 crisis #HIST 5241 -
2020-03-24
COVID-19 Impact: Material Supply Update
Discussion of the impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. construction supply chain. #HIST5241 -
03/27/2020
Cornavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
Resources for small businesses during the COVID-19 Crisis #HIST5241 -
2020-03-27
CDA Position Statement on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Statement from the Copper Development Association regarding claims of antimicrobial properties of copper. #HIST5241 -
03/24/2020
"Amid uncertainty around COVID-19, architects adjust to a new normal"
Article on American Institute of Architects website discussing effects of COVID-19 on work. -
2020-03-25
Grocery Worker's Experience
For grocery worker Emma, things have changed a lot within the past few weeks. The stores are taking a lot more precautions. Everyone cleaning things constantly, there is glass to protect the cashiers at the registers, and they are allowed to wear masks. They have also raised the hourly wage during the crisis and committed to having paid sick days. Things have been pre-packaged to help limit the risks to everyone. She is not very worried about catching COVID-19. -
2020-03-25
Healthcare Worker's Experience
Liz, a healthcare worker in Pittsburgh, PA, described her experience under COVID-19 as being very stressful. There is very little hand sanitizer or masks, and the facility where she works does not have a good track record for allowing enough sick time, and is even known for denying sick leave in the first place. She doesn't have a car, and on the bus people are not practicing social distancing very well, which is an additional stressor for her. -
2020-03-25
Email about Emerson College's positive test
An Emerson College staff member had a positive test for COVID-19 and so the college informed its community. The college had been online since March 13th, but there were still some staff on campus. #HIST5241 *Meg Szydlik, Northeastern University, HIST 5241 -
2020-03-26
AIA MA Letter to Governor Baker
Letter written by the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Institute of Architects r to Governor Baker of Massachusetts asking for in cases where a construction project is designated an essential business the architecture firm also be designated an essential business. #HIST5241 -
2020-03-14
Emerson College University Email
An email sent out to students in the midst of the COVID-19 epidemic, explaining how it was affecting Emerson College moving forward. #HIST5241 *Meg Szydlik, Northeastern University, HIST 5241 -
2020-03-23
Safe Passage Letter
This is the heading for a letter given to essential workers who have to be out of their houses, guaranteeing that they are able to go to work. This one belongs to a healthcare worker in St. Louis, MO. -
2020-03-16
Layoff Announcement
This is a screenshot of the announcement that wait staff would be laid off from a local restaurant in NJ for the foreseeable future due to COVID-19 and the orders from NJ governor, Phil Murphy. -
2020-03-20
Trader Joe's Response
Letter to the staff at Trader Joe's, updating them on how the corporation is planning to handle the crisis -
2020-03-11
Suspension of LDS services
This is the letter that went out to all members of the LDS Church, telling them that services were suspended for the foreseeable future, worldwide. #HIST5241 -
2020-03-23
Letter Laying Off Frontline Staff at Old North Church
This is a letter sent to all the part time, frontline staff working at Old North Church & Historic Site, officially laying them off effective April 1st. Old North closed to the public on March 6th, but continued paying staff through the end of the month.