2 10 14 https://stories.cvlcollections.org/files/original/bdab879a7d9bdf8d8c82425f6af065d2.jpg f90273bc076e676e1c59dd44eb87ff43 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pomp & Circumstances Beyond Our Control: Commencement 2020 Subject The topic of the resource Commencement ceremonies COVID-19 (Disease) Description An account of the resource Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the class of 2020 didn't get to have traditional graduation ceremonies, but the occasion was still marked, in many cases virtually. This collection captures the creativity, innovation, and adaptability of the class of 2020 and holds the unique memory for the graduates, their friends and family, faculty, and the historical record. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Colorado State Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2020 Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. Player <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tuYru_sLeAM" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> Imported Thumbnail If a thumbnail images was imported for an embedded video, its id is recorded here and the thumbnail is hidden on pages displaying the embedded video itself. https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tuYru_sLeAM/default.jpg Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pomp & Circumstances: Johnson & Wales University Denver Virtual Congratulations Description An account of the resource Johnson & Wales University Denver presents a virtual message of congratulations from faculty and staff to graduates of the class of 2020. Submitted for inclusion in the Colorado State Library's Pomp & Circumstances Digital Collection, commemorating the unique graduation ceremonies of Spring 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2020-08-28T15:38:54Z Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived http://youtu.be/tuYru_sLeAM Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/ License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/static?template=terms">Standard YouTube License</a> Date Submitted Date of submission of the resource. 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Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource moving image/mp4 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving Image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Denver (Colo.) https://stories.cvlcollections.org/files/original/fa8e412f62174385459e4e989e4dd3ca.jpg 0885920143887ff0d6bba7334c565920 https://stories.cvlcollections.org/files/original/2ae12add684bcaace4b4e9b983c5d342.mp3 07844ec3363ae4e1ea181cdbe8a2bfe2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Immigrant & Refugee Stories Subject The topic of the resource Immigrants Refugees Description An account of the resource Autobiographical storytelling is about sharing the emotions and life experiences so others can understand, relate, and share in those experiences and histories as if they were also part of these stories. This collection within Stories of Colorado highlights stories from "Mementos From Home," a project of Services to Immigrants and Refugees and the Denver Public Library. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Speaking Spanish Today I brought a Spanish card game that is different than your typical card deck, like ace of diamonds, this one has walking canes, swords, goblets, and coins. This is something that I brought with me when I came here 15 years ago from Argentina. It was a playing card game that I used to play with my friends. We would get together on the weekends, in the evenings, to play this card game, and it was a very social game. I would like to find people who play the game that we used to play - it’s called Truco - but yes it’s a beautiful memory of being with my friends and everything, and of Argentina more than anything because it was a big part of my life in Argentina, and for this reason I brought this card game with me. I know the rules are a bit complicated for someone who doesn’t speak Spanish, but it is truly a very fun game and I would like to be able to find people who play! So if you play Truco, let me know! Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Truco (Nicanor) Description An account of the resource These cards are important because they remind me of my family and my friends back home in Argentina. The cards remind me of those evenings and weekends when we would get together and play Truco, a very social game where you trick your opponent by playing quickly and distracting them with conversation. Playing the game was a way of connecting with friends and family. They remind me of fun times, and I enjoy teaching other people how to play even though it can be a difficult game to learn. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.denverlibrary.org/mementos-home">Mementos From Home</a><br />A project of <a href="https://www.denverlibrary.org/services-immigrants" target="_blank" title="Ctrl+Click to follow link" rel="noreferrer noopener">Services to Immigrants and Refugees</a> and the <a href="https://www.denverlibrary.org" target="_blank" title="Ctrl+Click to follow link" rel="noreferrer noopener">Denver Public Library</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/ Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Immigrant & Refugee Stories Language A language of the resource Spanish DPL Immigrant Mementos Resource kits https://stories.cvlcollections.org/files/original/0982663354282eb5e2cc0fef362f43e9.jpg f3bc44a1c67f7d8daf8343165f79a47c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Vocal Tribute to the Smoky Hills High School Class of 2020 YouTube video Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pomp & Circumstances Beyond Our Control: Commencement 2020 Subject The topic of the resource Commencement ceremonies COVID-19 (Disease) Description An account of the resource Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the class of 2020 didn't get to have traditional graduation ceremonies, but the occasion was still marked, in many cases virtually. This collection captures the creativity, innovation, and adaptability of the class of 2020 and holds the unique memory for the graduates, their friends and family, faculty, and the historical record. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Colorado State Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2020 Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. Player <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/q2kPr-Pk9bo" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> Imported Thumbnail If a thumbnail images was imported for an embedded video, its id is recorded here and the thumbnail is hidden on pages displaying the embedded video itself. https://i.ytimg.com/vi/q2kPr-Pk9bo/default.jpg Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Vocal Tribute to the Smoky Hills High School Class of 2020 Description An account of the resource A vocal cover from Mia Damato, class of 2020, of the song Rise Up by Andra Day. It was filmed as a performance for Smoky Hill's virtual high school graduation, and as a tribute to the entire class of 2020. Submitted for inclusion in the Colorado State Library's Pomp & Circumstances Digital Collection, commemorating the unique graduation ceremonies of Spring 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2020-08-28T15:23:18Z Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived http://youtu.be/q2kPr-Pk9bo Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/ License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/static?template=terms">Standard YouTube License</a> Date Submitted Date of submission of the resource. Examples of resources to which a Date Submitted may be relevant are a thesis (submitted to a university department) or an article (submitted to a journal). 2020-08-28T15:23:18Z Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Pomp & Circumstances Beyond Our Control: Commencement 2020 Subject The topic of the resource Smoky Hill High School (Aurora, Colo.) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Damato, Mia Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource moving image/mp4 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving Image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Aurora (Colo.) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 5/1/2020 https://stories.cvlcollections.org/files/original/329be1d41cebbd4561722cb808f6797f.jpg 14870753279008ab865a67fa865e0d24 https://stories.cvlcollections.org/files/original/a712030ac4b43d2b7f6b993ac97b4989.mp3 0fd5f427a45c1b60be68c786d75de3d2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Immigrant & Refugee Stories Subject The topic of the resource Immigrants Refugees Description An account of the resource Autobiographical storytelling is about sharing the emotions and life experiences so others can understand, relate, and share in those experiences and histories as if they were also part of these stories. This collection within Stories of Colorado highlights stories from "Mementos From Home," a project of Services to Immigrants and Refugees and the Denver Public Library. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Speaking English My name is Naghem Swade. I’m the program coordinator for Services to Immigrants and Refugees at the Denver Public Library. I brought a couple items with me to be photographed today, and they all have significant meaning. So the items that I had, and you can see in the photograph, the green elaegg isn’t as visible, it’s just kind of resting on my hand. And it’s a rectangle piece of cloth and it has gold engraving on it. And elaegg in Arabic means it’s just a special piece of cloth and it’s visited a holy shrine in Iraq. And it has the names of the Imams, the Imams, the Ahl al-Bayt, they are the family of the Prophet. Saints if you will. Sometimes I’ll take it out, I’ll put special perfume on it so the smell will still stay the same. Whenever I’m sick, physically sick, whenever I’m stressed out, whenever I just miss home, it reconnects me back to the land that gave birth to me. And then I have a really small stone and they call it heriz in Arabic. And the actual stone it’s marble with light brown and tan-ish colors. I can’t see it, but with a magnifying glass you can actually see the engraving of a prayer and it’s meant to protect whoever is holding it. And then my husband has a ruby ring. And if you look closely enough there is a prayer engraved inside of it and it looks like there’s a face. And he’s been wearing it for the last seventeen years. It was really interesting because I was talking to my husband about this project and I was asking him if he had anything. And as he was telling me about his ring, I was like, you got your ring from the same exact place that I got my objects from. So I came to the United States in 1996 when I was seven. And I had visited Iraq in 2014 and I had gone at a time that was very difficult for me; I was going through a lot of life changes. And one of the reasons I had gone there was to visit the holy shrine and it was in Karbala. It was super packed because it was a holiday season and I had just wanted to visit the shrine. And I was, you know, just very in love with the Imam of the shrine, the protector of the shrine. And I kept praying and saying, you know, “if everything is okay with me, if you accept me as who I am,” I was talking to the protector of the shrine, “I just want to be able to touch the window.” And somehow, like the crowds just parted and I was able to reach the window, and as I was walking, I had my hands up in prayer and this green cloth fell into my arms. And the ladies behind me, they’re like, “oh my god you got your wish granted, you got your wish granted!” And the pessimist in me was like, “no, no someone just probably threw it and it landed in my, in my hands.” That same night I had a dream about the Imam of the shrine. He came to me in my dream and he was like, “Don’t ever doubt me again. You asked for something, and I gave it to you. And that is a symbol that your wish has been granted. Wherever you go, keep this elaegg, keep this cloth with you for your protection and for your sanity.” And then I also from that shrine, I was able to get a stone and it had a prayer engraved in it. And then a year later I met my husband. And we got talking and our two worlds collided because he had gotten that ring seventeen years ago from the same exact shrine that I had gotten my elaegg from and my stone from. And I keep it with me wherever I go now because whenever I am panicked, or I’m having an anxiety attack or I’m just so stressed out from work or family or whatever it is, I remember that moment when that flag, when that elaegg, fell into my hand, and just this wave of calmness just falls onto me. And I remember my dream and I remember what he said, and so I keep it with me wherever I go. Coming to the United States as a refugee, and coming to the United States as a child was really hard because I had to leave my entire world behind and learn a completely new language. And it’s very expensive to go back home now, to go back to Iraq. And I miss Iraq. I have two homes. I’m a hybrid of two cultures. And sometimes I just want to go back to my roots, to the land that gave birth to me. I miss the smell. I miss the soil. And unless I’m willing to pay like $5,000 every year to travel back and forth, I can’t do that. So whenever I’m feeling homesick I take out this elaegg, I’ll borrow my husband’s ring, and I’ll take this stone that has the prayer engraved on it, and I’ll just, you know, I’ll rub the cloth on my face and I’ll just inhale because still to this day, four years later, it still has a very special smell to it. And it reminds me of home, you know? It reminds me of the place that gave birth to me. It wasn’t safe. I had to, you know, my mother and I had to flee Iraq because of persecution. It wasn’t safe. But at the end of the day it’s still the land that gave birth to me. I have two homes. I have the country that opened its arms to me and protected me, and then I have the country that gave birth to me. Speaking Arabic The elaegg of Abu Fadl (the Imam) protects me. Sometimes when I feel tired or missing Iraq, I just smell the elaegg and I go back. I am able to travel back in time to Iraq some 20, 22 years ago. I remember my grandmother, my grandfather, my aunts. It’s true that I am live in America. America is my country as well but Iraq continues to be my roots. The soil of Iraq, the ground of Iraq stays in my memory. Whenever I miss Iraq, particularly whenever I miss the religious pilgrimage to the Holy Shrines in Iraq, the pilgrimage to Abu adul-Alaah al Hussein, I take out my heriz , my husband’s ring and my elaegg, and I find comfort. My soul is at peace. Every single sorrow and trouble that I was carrying on shoulders just disappears. Just seeing these mementos and smelling them, I am at peace. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource When Worlds Collide (Naghem) Description An account of the resource The ruby ring is my husband's, and he has worn it for the last 17 years. The smaller stone is mine, and it has a prayer engraved on it. The green 'elaegg' is my protection and sanity. When I went to Iraq in 2014, I was going through some of the hardest years of my life. I visited the Holy Shrines in Iraq and prayed. I cried and prayed. I got the 'elaegg' from one of the shrines, and that same night I had a dream about the Imam of that shrine. In my dream, he told me that he sent me the 'elaegg' as an answer to my prayers and as protection for me. Within a year, I met my husband, and our two worlds collided. It turns out that he got the ruby ring from the same shrine where I got my stone and the 'elaegg.' Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.denverlibrary.org/mementos-home">Mementos From Home</a><br />A project of <a href="https://www.denverlibrary.org/services-immigrants" target="_blank" title="Ctrl+Click to follow link" rel="noreferrer noopener">Services to Immigrants and Refugees</a> and the <a href="https://www.denverlibrary.org" target="_blank" title="Ctrl+Click to follow link" rel="noreferrer noopener">Denver Public Library</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/ Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Immigrant & Refugee Stories Language A language of the resource English and Iraqi Arabic DPL Immigrant Mementos Resource kits