Carleton Dispersed: Photos of the Covid-19 pandemic from across the country

This collection has items collected by Carleton students during Spring and Summer 2020 that speak to the Covid-19 pandemic across the US. Most of the student body was off-campus, at home or elsewhere. These photos and documents were collected near where the students were living and reflect living during the pandemic. Most of the contributions were made by students in Historians for Hire.

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Martin's Addition (Township) COVID-19 Prevention Signange

Local Government of Martin's Addition Township

CDC guidelines posted on door of Martin's Addition Township government headquarters.
Playground Closed Until Further Notice

Lowell School

Signpost describing closure of Lowell School's (private K-8 school in Washington DC) playground
Return to Pool Guidelines

Maverick Swim Club (Naperville, IL)

Maverick Swim Club released these guidelines for returning to the pool and practicing starting June 2020. In this document, the club team lays out measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, applying to both the coaches and swimmers. These protocols are in conjunction with the regulations set out by the state of Illinois for "Phase 3".
Celebrations and Reminders: A High School Sign

Metea Valley High School (Aurora, Illinois)

These pictures of the Metea Valley High School sign (in Aurora, Illinois) celebrate the class of 2020, including images of toilet paper that refer to the pandemic. Also, some of the slides on the sign promote safety and encourage each individual to do their part to stop the spread of the virus. This sign serves as a positive source in the community as it celebrates students, and also works to remind individuals that they have a role in protecting others.
Celebrations and Reminders: A High School Sign

Metea Valley High School (Aurora, Illinois)

These pictures of the Metea Valley High School sign (in Aurora, Illinois) celebrate the class of 2020, including images of toilet paper that refer to the pandemic. Also, some of the slides on the sign promote safety and encourage each individual to do their part to stop the spread of the virus. This sign serves as a positive source in the community as it celebrates students, and also works to remind individuals that they have a role in protecting others.
Celebrations and Reminders: A High School Sign

Metea Valley High School (Aurora, Illinois)

These pictures of the Metea Valley High School sign (in Aurora, Illinois) celebrate the class of 2020, including images of toilet paper that refer to the pandemic. Also, some of the slides on the sign promote safety and encourage each individual to do their part to stop the spread of the virus. This sign serves as a positive source in the community as it celebrates students, and also works to remind individuals that they have a role in protecting others.
Celebrations and Reminders: A High School Sign

Metea Valley High School (Aurora, Illinois)

These pictures of the Metea Valley High School sign (in Aurora, Illinois) celebrate the class of 2020, including images of toilet paper that refer to the pandemic. Also, some of the slides on the sign promote safety and encourage each individual to do their part to stop the spread of the virus. This sign serves as a positive source in the community as it celebrates students, and also works to remind individuals that they have a role in protecting others.
Virtual Cherry Blossom Viewing

Miyuki Mihira

A screenshot of a chat between two Carleton students. One remaining on campus receives a picture of cherry blossoms from the other back in Japan, his home country. The caption of the picture says "Virtual cherry blossom viewing!" which is a seasonal event in Japan and reminds her of her home.
Montgomery County COVID-19 Critical Measures

Montgomery County, Maryland

Signage created by Montgomery County (Maryland) on measures to take to prevent transmission of COVID-19
New Morning Farm Weekly Update (5/13/20)

New Morning Farm and Sam Kwait-Spitzer

New Market Farm's Weekly newsletter describing updates and delivery process for produce.
Mid-Hudson Bridge Walkway COVID-19 Signage

New York State Bridge Authority

For Your Safety sign posted at the entrance to the walkway at the Mid-Hudson Bridge in Highland, NY. The sign mandates that masks be worn because the walkway is less than 6ft wide.
Town of Lloyd/Hudson Valley Rail Trail COVID-19 Signage

NY State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

This is a sign requesting that visitors to the Town of Lloyd section of the Hudson Valley Rail Trail (NY) wear face coverings when social distance cannot be easily maintained. This sign is located on a part of the trail directly adjacent to the main parking lot, which is also quite close to where the Hudson Valley Rail Trail meets the Walkway Over the Hudson, which has its own signage.
Olympia Café Door Signage

Olympia Café

Signage at the Olympia Café in Chevy Chase, MD outlining the restaurant's new health policies.
From the PDS Board of Trustees - Important April 18 Update

Poughkeepsie Day School Board of Trustees

An update from the Poughkeepsie Day School Board of Trustees, explaining that the school will be closing in the coming year. This came amid a series of COVID-19 related changes that the school has announced. The document is evidence of the interrelatedness of COVID-19 and local economic considerations, institutional changes, etc.
Presbyterian Church of Andes Public Signage

Presbyterian Church of Andes

The main sign outside the Presbyterian Church of Andes, announcing that services are suspended indefinitely and telling the community to "Be Healthy".
Preparing for the Summer

Daniel Quintero

Daniel Quintero, age 23, has found a lot of positives within the COVID-19 pandemic. He was optimistic during the interview and emphasized the value he's found living on a farm. "I think if this hadn't happened, I wouldn't be able to be living on a farm and go back to the land, to get connected to nature. Although I was born in a city, I've really enjoyed farm life and learning how to care for a plant. Being in nature has taught me a lot. Also, given that I'm underloading at Carleton, I've had a lot of time to really take in what I'm learning by living at a farm. Although I'm sad to not have a graduation or senior spring, I've still managed to get meaningful things out of this."
Richmond Times-Dispatch (Commentary & Business Section) April 26th, 2020

Richmond Times-Dispatch

Commentary & Business section of the Sunday, April 26th, 2020 printing of the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Richmond Times-Dispatch (Commentary & Business Section) Sunday, May 31st, 2020

Richmond Times-Dispatch

This section of the Richmond Times-Dispatch includes the opinion and business columns of the May 31st, 2020 printing.
Social Distancing at the River-to-Ridge Trail

River-to-Ridge Trail and Open Space Institute

A picture of the official signage at the River-to-Ridge Trail in New Paltz, NY, urging visitors to practice social distancing.
Idaho Earthquake

Michael Schultz

On March 31st a 6.5 earthquake struck Central Idaho. It was felt throughout the state and luckily no one was injured. A few landslides were triggered by the earthquake and blocked a highway. Aftershocks continue to be felt regularly. The images show the after-effects of the earthquake at a Carleton student's home in Idaho. These images show ground displacement or the movement of stone blocks.
Idaho Earthquake

Michael Schultz

On March 31st a 6.5 earthquake struck Central Idaho. It was felt throughout the state and luckily no one was injured. A few landslides were triggered by the earthquake and blocked a highway. Aftershocks continue to be felt regularly. The images show the after-effects of the earthquake at a Carleton student's home in Idaho. These images show ground displacement or the movement of stone blocks.
Idaho Earthquake

Michael Schultz

On March 31st a 6.5 earthquake struck Central Idaho. It was felt throughout the state and luckily no one was injured. A few landslides were triggered by the earthquake and blocked a highway. Aftershocks continue to be felt regularly. The images show the after-effects of the earthquake at a Carleton student's home in Idaho. These images show ground displacement or the movement of stone blocks.
Idaho Earthquake

Michael Schultz

On March 31st a 6.5 earthquake struck Central Idaho. It was felt throughout the state and luckily no one was injured. A few landslides were triggered by the earthquake and blocked a highway. Aftershocks continue to be felt regularly. The images show the after-effects of the earthquake at a Carleton student's home in Idaho. These images show ground displacement or the movement of stone blocks.
Idaho Earthquake

Michael Schultz

On March 31st a 6.5 earthquake struck Central Idaho. It was felt throughout the state and luckily no one was injured. A few landslides were triggered by the earthquake and blocked a highway. Aftershocks continue to be felt regularly. The images show the after-effects of the earthquake at a Carleton student's home in Idaho. These images show ground displacement or the movement of stone blocks.
Neighborhood Celebration for High School Graduates

Michael Schultz

On May 18th, my neighborhood held a car parade for high school graduating seniors. It was raining outside, so participation was relatively poor.