Library Book Truck in a Quiet Office
Libraries
Office sounds
It was a quiet day in the library... the book truck sounded loud rumbling over Portland Public's orange carpet.
a librarian on a day that wasn't too busy
2021-10-28
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WAV file
Sound recording
Resurgam
COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-
Signs and signboards
Marquee on the State Theatre, using the motto of the City of Portland, "Resurgam."
The marquee message was created by Kevin Norsworthy, Office Manager & Marketing Coordinator at The State Theatre in Portland.
Abraham S.
2020-05-13
Abraham S.
sending words
COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-
Letter writing
sending words
Abraham S.
26 June 2020
2020-06-26
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typed page and photograph
making myself at work
Telecommuting
Librarians
COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-
Portland Public Library's Archivist at work, in the library and at home.
Abraham S.
October 20, 2020
2020-10-20
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Letter-Writing Interlude
COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-
The creator of this image has been writing letters, by hand and with the pictured typewriter, to friends throughout this time of isolation. A recipient sent him an amaryllis plant.
Abraham S., West End, Portland, Maine
April 24, 2020
2020-04-24
Abraham Schechter
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[Thoughts]
COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-
Thoughts from a professor who is no longer commuting to work on a campus.
Adam K., of Portland, Maine
April 24, 2020
2020-04-24
Adam Kriesberg
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English
Text
[Where will the first woman go?]
COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-
Amy B., of Portland, Maine
April 14, 2020
2020-04-14
Amy Bergen
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English
Text
COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-
It's a pictue of the local Little Free Library operating one block away from my apartment. The author of this note was more prepared than the entire federal government.
An "Essential Worker"
At the starting gun.
2020-03
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JPG File - 3024 x 4032
English
[Untitled]
COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-
Angelika S., West End, Portland, Maine
May 21, 2020
2020-05-21
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A Social Distancing Sign of the Times
Social distancing (Public health)
Grocery shopping
People wait outside Trader Joe's in Portland.
Annika B.
December 12, 2020
2020-12-12
Annika Black
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Photo