Collecting COVID-19: A Vermont Story Project
Description
From 2022 to 2025, the Vermont Historical Society collected oral histories from Vermonters who experienced the COVID-19 pandemic, including multiple perspectives and viewpoints.
These oral histories were also used in the published book, Life Became Very Blurry: An Oral History of COVID-19 in Vermont.
This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services [Grant Number MA-251676-OMS-22].
These oral histories were also used in the published book, Life Became Very Blurry: An Oral History of COVID-19 in Vermont.
This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services [Grant Number MA-251676-OMS-22].
Collection Tree
- Collecting COVID-19: A Vermont Story Project
Oral history interview with Wendy Spector
Wendy Spector of Woodstock, Vermont, describes her family's experience of the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that it was more positive for them than many others. She explains that two of their adult children and their partners left homes in New York and…
Oral history interview with Sarah Copeland Hanzas
Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas discusses her experiences as a member of the Vermont House of Representatives at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. She speaks about how her work as chair of the Government Operations Committee and…
Oral history interview with Becca Balint
Becca Balint speaks about her experiences in the Vermont Senate during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly focusing on the initial transition to virtual sessions. She explains the smaller size of Vermont's Senate made it easier for all their members…