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Man being interviewed about his experiences with COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 Recollections: New Collection of COVID-19 Interviews with Funeral Professionals, Now Available Online

Posted by: Douglas D. Peach

In this post, the American Folklife Center announces a new online collection for the COVID-19 American History Project. The collection, titled Reflections from the COVID-19 Pandemic from Last Responders, features 19 oral history interviews with embalmers, funeral home owners, and other funeral professionals about their pandemic experiences. The collection was created by Anita Grant, Joél Maldonado, and Jasmine Johnson, of Gran Enterprises LLC, between 2023 and 2024.

Posted in: COVID-19 American History Project, COVID-19 pandemic, Folk Medicine, Oral History

Alejandro Brittes Quartet performing at Library of Congress

Homegrown Plus: Alejandro Brittes Quartet, Masters of Chamamé

Posted by: Douglas D. Peach

In this post, AFC Folklife Specialist Douglas D. Peach spotlights a recent concert and oral history interview with masters of chamamé music, the Alejandro Brittes Quartet, held at the Library of Congress in September 2023. The interview and oral history interview are now available for online viewing.

Posted in: Hispanic American History, Homegrown Concert Series, Homegrown Plus, Native American History