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IOHA – COVID-19 International Network

Taking into account the planetary nature of the new Coronavirus pandemic and the proliferation of covid-related oral history projects around the globe, the International Oral History Association established the  COVID-19 International Network in mid April 2020 in the midst of lockdown in order to capture the truly global character of the pandemic and to create a space for oral historians around the globe to exchange experiences, find feedback and develop ideas about the unprecedented nature of the Covid-19 related changes and challenges affecting our societies. Those interested can send an email to rvboes@gmail.com to be added to their mailing list.

The Coronavirus Pandemic: Oral History and Archives, Projects and Resources

The Coronavirus Pandemic – Oral History and Archives, Projects and Resources

This resource guide includes links to existing projects and how-to resources for New Yorkers who want to create collecting, oral history, and other community history projects during the Covid-19 crisis. It was compiled by Madison Marlow of the Manhattan Borough President’s office and Robert Snyder, Manhattan Borough Historian, and based on resources shared during meetings of historians and community activists organized by the Borough President’s office.