American LOVE Project_086

Item

Open journal with a photograph and handwritten text on both pages.

Title: American LOVE Project_086
Alternative Title: American LOVE Project
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2021-2022
Description: The image shows an open journal spread featuring a photograph and handwritten text on both pages. The left page displays a color photograph of two women seated on outdoor steps. One wears a graduation cap and gown, while the other is dressed casually. Around the photograph, handwritten notes describe the scene and identify the individuals. Various colored page markers are visible on the journal's left edge. The right page contains more handwritten text, with several paragraphs discussing experiences and reflections. Text is neatly penned, covering much of the page.
Identifier: 2021_010621 to 2022 060222_The American LOVE Project Journal
Dates Completed: January 6, 2021 - June 2, 2022
Keywords: Insurrection; January 6; US Capitol; Texas freeze; Infrastructure fragility; Political instability; Power outage; Water disruption; Internet loss; Medical services disruption; Mail delay; Dallas weather; Lorraine Lienemann; Cancer; Grief; P. Nut; Sparky; Cat loss; 22-year-old cats; American LOVE Project; 29 Pieces; Violence response; National project; Art installation; Washington DC; Covid resurgence; Online gallery; Student art; Educator art; 24 states; Team collaboration; Project outcome; theamericanloveproject.org; Anne Frank; Diary takeaways; Lessons learned; Studio visit; Darryl Ratcliff; Journal viewing; Strategic shift
Transcription: Left Page:*

"Lorraine Linenman and me - UNL graduation in May or June of 1973. Her parents came + took this photo."
Below the photograph: "I went to the Honors Convocation but not the Ceremony. We are sitting on the porch of 1637 G. St. in Lincoln - our palatial apartment."
Left side: " I don't remember what job Lorraine took after graduation. She moved to an apartment of her own near 21st + South St. She met Tim. I met Kelly. Things changed."
Right Side unintelligble.
Right Page:*

"October 3, 2021"
"There's been one clear through line in this project - the educational stuff + development of the website. And that is beautiful.
The end game - Jan. 6 - Feb. 16 part is another story. Ever changing.
And I have to say that - now that I've moved past the discombobble of tabling the DC part - the way things are moving pleases me.
We were fortunate to have the father/daughter team of Tom + Bridget Kessla come into the picture. Geniuses. (Thank you.)
Rights: To inquire about usage, please contact Archives and Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries.
Is Part Of: American Love Project
Relation: Image Gallery