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 - 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 - John "Casey" Wells
COVID-19 (Disease), Erie County (Pennsylvania) -- History, Erie, Pennsylvania -- Business, Erie County (Pa.) -- Social Life and Customs -- Events
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 John "Casey" Wells, the Executive Director of Erie Events in Erie, Pa.
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Covid Diaries - Mabel Howard
COVID-19 (Disease), Erie County (Pennsylvania) -- History, Erie, Pennsylvania -- Business, Nonprofit organizations -- Pennsylvania -- Erie, Small 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 Mabel Howard, the Executive Directory of Bethany Outreach Center, owner of Cafe 7-10, and local poet.
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Covid Diaries - Nicole Reitzell
COVID-19 (Disease), Erie County (Pennsylvania) -- History, Erie, Pennsylvania -- Business, City Planning -- Erie (Pa.), Urban renewal -- 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 feature Nicole Reitzell, Vice President of Community Engagement and Social Impact for the Erie Downtown Development Corporation (EDDC).
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Covid Diaries - Rebecca Stein
COVID-19 (Disease), Erie County (Pennsylvania) -- History, Erie, Pennsylvania -- Business, Small businesses -- Pennsylvania -- Erie, Women-owned 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 Rebecca Stein, owner of Room 33 and Blind Tiger Spirit-Free Cocktails in Erie, Pa.
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Covid Diaries - Tim NeCastro
COVID-19 (Disease), Erie County (Pennsylvania) -- History, Erie Insurance Group, Insurance companies -- Pennsylvania -- Erie, 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 Tim (Timothy) NeCastro, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Erie Insurance Group in Erie, Pa.
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