We are living through a historic moment, and the Georgia Heritage Room of the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System (ARCPLS) wants to preserve this momentous event for our community’s historical record. To do so, we are asking the community to share their impressions and experiences of how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected and changed their lives.
The type of information we are seeking is written documentation, personal stories, photographs (images), audio recordings and video clips, which will be collected into an archive chronicling the pandemic in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) so future generations can look back and better understand this period.
While everyone is urged to participate, as we are all in this together, we are particularly interested in the stories of first responders, medical professionals, hospitality workers, small business owners, military, and students. Because Augusta has a strong medical infrastructure, as well as a military presence with Fort Gordon and the NSA, and is home to the Augusta National, we welcome documentation that address these subjects.
By submitting content you agree to the following terms:
Contributors to the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library Pandemic Project will retain copyright of their material but grant permission and license to the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System to use the materials for educational and display purposes which may include both physical and online exhibition.
ARCPLS reserves the right to decline submissions that do not adhere to the purposes of this project, or follow the terms of agreement.
Please only submit content you have created. If you are under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must submit material on your behalf.
Do not include sensitive personal health information about yourself, or other people.
For those with Google accounts, click here.
If you do not have a Google account, you can fill out the form here.
If you have any additional questions about the project please email the Georgia Room at genealogy@arcpls.org
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