Historical Society Collecting Pandemic Stories | A New York Minute In History

A New York Minute In History

Apr 01 2020 | 00:05:39

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Show Notes

The coronavirus pandemic has altered the world. And it’s upended how many people go about their daily lives. One organization in New York’s Capital Region wants to collect and preserve the stories of how ordinary people are living through COVID-19. The Schenectady County Historical Society is asking county residents to share their experiences of how […]

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