Share Your Pandemic Story - Western Springs Historical Society

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Share your pandemic story.

The COVID-19 pandemic is a unique moment in time. As we live through the uncertainty and challenges of this worldwide experience, we are part of a historic moment right here in our town. This moment will soon be past, but we have the opportunity to capture this history now for future generations to come.

Join the WSHS in documenting this historical moment by sharing your story on how the pandemic is affecting your life in Western Springs. Your contribution may be in words, photographs or other digital media

Please send your entries to info@westernspringshistory.org, post on Instagram or Facebook with the hashtags #COVID19WSHS and #WesternSpringsHistoricalSociety or fill out the form below.

By sending us your submissions you agree to give the WSHS permission to archive your submissions for future exhibition/reference and for sharing on social media outlets.

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Share Your Stories

Use this space to share your experiences living in Western Springs during this unprecedented time.

Share Your Photos and Documents

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 5 files.

Upload any photos or documents you'd like to share with us for our historical records. Upload up to 5 files, a maximum of 15mb.

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Do we have your permission to share your photos, documents, or stories on social media? *

Yes, and you can use my name.
Yes, but I'd like to remain anonymous.
No, please keep my submission for historical documentation only.

Do we have your permission to use your photos, documents, or stories in a future exhibit? *

Yes, and you can use my name.
Yes, but I'd like to remain anonymous.
No, please keep my submission for historical documentation only.

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Need some ideas to get started? Consider some of these prompts:

What do you see around you that has changed with the pandemic?
If you are a student, what has schooling been like?
How has your daily routine changed?
What is your worklife like? Are you working from home or are you employed in an essential business that has remained open?
How has social isolation/distancing changed your relationships with co-workers, friends or family?
Did you or anyone you know get sick? How did you cope or prepare?
What do you want people to remember from this time? What has been the hardest aspect? What has been the most hopeful?