Erie County Public Library - Erie County COVID-19 Oral Histories

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This collection of audio-only interviews show the impact that COVID-19 had on businesses, local government, the healthcare sector, educational intuitions, non-profits, and houses of worship. Community leaders were invited to the library and asked to give their perspectives on the early days of the pandemic, their emergency response, the strengths and weaknesses of the Erie Community, and the lessons learned.
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Covid Diaries - American Red Cross, Northwestern Pennsylvania Chapter
COVID-19 (Disease), Erie County (Pennsylvania) -- History, Nonprofit organizations -- Pennsylvania -- Erie County, American Red Cross
The Covid Diaries Leadership Project is a collection of oral histories of leaders of organizations, businesses and institutions across Erie County, Pennsylvania. The interviews discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic to their field of work, their personal lives, and the community as a whole. This interview features Mary Rogers, Executive Director of the American Red Cross Northwestern Pennsylvania chapter, and Kim Michael Account Manager of Blood Services.
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Covid Diaries - Andre Horton
COVID-19 (Disease), Erie County (Pennsylvania)--History, Erie, Pennsylvania--Business, Erie, Pennsylvania--Government
The Covid Diaries Leadership Project is a collection of oral histories of leaders of organizations, businesses and institutions across Erie County, Pennsylvania. The interviews discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic to their field of work, their personal lives, and the community as a whole.
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Covid Diaries - Anislie Brosig
COVID-19 (Disease), Erie County (Pa.)--History, Erie, Pennsylvania--Business, Erie, Pennsylvania--Education
The Covid Diaries Leadership Project is a collection of oral histories of leaders of organizations, businesses and institutions across Erie County, Pennsylvania. The interviews discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic to their field of work, their personal lives, and the community as a whole. This interview features Anislie Brosig, the Executive Director of the ExpERIEnce Children's Museum in Erie, Pennsylvania.
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Covid Diaries - Bill Jackson
COVID-19 (Disease), Erie County (Pennsylvania)--History, Erie, Pennsylvania--Business, Charity Organizations -- Pennsylvania -- Erie
The Covid Diaries Leadership Project is a collection of oral histories of leaders of organizations, businesses and institutions across Erie County, Pennsylvania. The interviews discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic to their field of work, their personal lives, and the community as a whole. This interview features Bill Jackson, the President of the United Way of Erie County, Pennsylvania.
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Covid Diaries - Bishop Lawrence Persico
COVID-19 (Disease), Erie County (Pennsylvania) -- History, Catholic Churches -- Pennsylvania -- Erie, Diocese of Erie (Pa.)
The Covid Diaries Leadership Project is a collection of oral histories of leaders of organizations, businesses and institutions across Erie County, Pennsylvania. The interviews discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic to their field of work, their personal lives, and the community as a whole. This interview features Bishop Lawrence Persico of the Erie Catholic Diocese.
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Covid Diaries - Brian Polito
COVID-19 (Disease), Erie County (Pennsylvania) -- History, Erie City School District (Erie, Pa.), Schools -- Pennsylvania -- Erie
The Covid Diaries Leadership Project is a collection of oral histories of leaders of organizations, businesses and institutions across Erie County, Pennsylvania. The interviews discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic to their field of work, their personal lives, and the community as a whole. This interview features Brian Polito, the Superintendent of the Erie City School District in Erie, Pa.
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Covid Diaries - Craig Ulmer
COVID-19 (Disease), Erie County (Pennsylvania) -- History, Health care -- Pennsylvania -- Erie, Physicians -- History
The Covid Diaries Leadership Project is a collection of oral histories of leaders of organizations, businesses and institutions across Erie County, Pennsylvania. The interviews discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic to their field of work, their personal lives, and the community as a whole. This interview features Craig Ulmer, Chief Executive Officer of Community Health Net in Erie, Pa.
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Covid Diaries - Dan Spizarny
COVID-19 (Disease), Erie County (Pennsylvania) -- History, Police, City -- Erie (Pa.)
The Covid Diaries Leadership Project is a collection of oral histories of leaders of organizations, businesses and institutions across Erie County, Pennsylvania. The interviews discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic to their field of work, their personal lives, and the community as a whole. This interview features Dan Spizarny, Chief of the City of Erie Police.
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Covid Diaries - Derek Sanford
COVID-19 (Disease), Erie County (Pennsylvania)--History, Grace Church of Erie (Pa.), Churches -- Erie County (Pa.)
The Covid Diaries Leadership Project is a collection of oral histories of leaders of organizations, businesses and institutions across Erie County, Pennsylvania. The interviews discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic to their field of work, their personal lives, and the community as a whole. This interview features Derek Sanford, Lead Pastor of Grace Church in Erie, Pa.
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Covid Diaries - Diane Lazette
COVID-19 (Disease), Erie County (Pennsylvania)--History, Nonprofit organizations -- Pennsylvania -- Erie
The Covid Diaries Leadership Project is a collection of oral histories of leaders of organizations, businesses and institutions across Erie County, Pennsylvania. The interviews discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic to their field of work, their personal lives, and the community as a whole. This interview features Diane Lazette, the Executive Director of Community Shelter Services in Erie, Pa.
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Covid Diaries - Dr. Ian Roberts
COVID-19 (Disease), Erie County (Pennsylvania) -- History, Erie (Pa.) -- Public Schools, Millcreek Township School District -- Erie (Pa.)
The Covid Diaries Leadership Project is a collection of oral histories of leaders of organizations, businesses and institutions across Erie County, Pennsylvania. The interviews discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic to their field of work, their personal lives, and the community as a whole. This interview features Dr. Ian Roberts, the Superintendent of Millcreek Township School District.
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Covid Diaries - Dr. Keith Taylor
COVID-19 (Disease), Erie County (Pennsylvania) -- History, Gannon University -- History, Universities and Colleges -- Pennsylvania -- Erie
The Covid Diaries Leadership Project is a collection of oral histories of leaders of organizations, businesses and institutions across Erie County, Pennsylvania. The interviews discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic to their field of work, their personal lives, and the community as a whole. This interview features Dr. Keith Taylor, President of Gannon University.
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Covid Diaries - Dr. Ralph Ford
COVID-19 (Disease), Erie County (Pennsylvania) -- History, Universities and colleges -- Pennsylvania -- Erie, Pennsylvania State University at Erie, Pennsylvania State University -- Behrend
The Covid Diaries Leadership Project is a collection of oral histories of leaders of organizations, businesses and institutions across Erie County, Pennsylvania. The interviews discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic to their field of work, their personal lives, and the community as a whole. This interview features Dr. Ralph Ford, Chancellor and Dean of Penn State Behrend.
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Covid Diaries - Ed Curtin
COVID-19 (Disease), Erie County (Pennsylvania) -- History, Erie (Pa.) -- Private Schools
The Covid Diaries Leadership Project is a collection of oral histories of leaders of organizations, businesses and institutions across Erie County, Pennsylvania. The interviews discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic to their field of work, their personal lives, and the community as a whole. This interview features Ed Curtin, the President of Mercyhurst Preparatory School in Erie, Pa.
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Covid Diaries - Emily Fetcko
COVID-19 (Disease), Erie County (Pennsylvania) -- History, Erie (Pa.) --Business, City Planning -- Pennsylvania -- Erie
The Covid Diaries Leadership Project is a collection of oral histories of leaders of organizations, businesses and institutions across Erie County, Pennsylvania. The interviews discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic to their field of work, their personal lives, and the community as a whole. This interview features Emily Fetcko, Assistant Director of the Erie Downtown Partnership.
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Covid Diaries - Emily Shears
COVID-19 (Disease), Erie County (Pennsylvania) -- History, Hamot Hospital (Erie, Pa.), Hospitals – Pennsylvania – Erie
The Covid Diaries Leadership Project is a collection of oral histories of leaders of organizations, businesses and institutions across Erie County, Pennsylvania. The interviews discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic to their field of work, their personal lives, and the community as a whole. This interview features Emily Shears, the Director of Operations for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Hamot in Erie, Pa.
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Covid Diaries - Eric Kincade
COVID-19 (Disease), Erie County (Pennsylvania) -- History, Erie (Pa.) – Public Schools, Fairview School District -- Fairview (Pa.)
The Covid Diaries Leadership Project is a collection of oral histories of leaders of organizations, businesses and institutions across Erie County, Pennsylvania. The interviews discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic to their field of work, their personal lives, and the community as a whole. This interview features Eric Kincade, the Superintendent of Fairview School District in Fairview, Pa.
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Covid Diaries - Greg Loop
COVID-19 (Disease), Erie County (Pennsylvania) -- History, Nonprofit organizations -- Pennsylvania -- Erie, Family Services -- Pennsylvania -- Erie
The Covid Diaries Leadership Project is a collection of oral histories of leaders of organizations, businesses and institutions across Erie County, Pennsylvania. The interviews discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic to their field of work, their personal lives, and the community as a whole. This interview features Greg Loop, the President and CEO of Family Services of NW PA.
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Covid Diaries - James Grunke
COVID-19 (Disease), Erie County (Pennsylvania) -- History, Erie, Pennsylvania -- Business
The Covid Diaries Leadership Project is a collection of oral histories of leaders of organizations, businesses and institutions across Erie County, Pennsylvania. The interviews discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic to their field of work, their personal lives, and the community as a whole. This interview features James Grunke, CEO of Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership.
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Covid Diaries - Joe Schember
COVID-19 (Disease), Erie County (Pennsylvania) -- History, Government -- Pennsylvania -- Erie, Mayor -- Erie (Pa.)
The Covid Diaries Leadership Project is a collection of oral histories of leaders of organizations, businesses and institutions across Erie County, Pennsylvania. The interviews discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic to their field of work, their personal lives, and the community as a whole. This interview features Joe Schember, Mayor of the City of Erie, Pa.
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