Micro Memoir



Here in the Ursinus Archives, otherwise known as the Ursinusiana Collection, we’re seeking to document the year 2020. Between the pandemic, protests for racial justice, and a presidential election, we want to preserve a sense of how Ursinus students, faculty and staff experienced this year. We’re kicking this project off with a challenge: document your feelings, ideas, views, or observations of this year in just 6 words. Consider it a sort of “micro-memoir.”

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Here are some examples of six word memoirs, mostly from the book: Not Quite What I Was Planning: SixWord Memoirs from Writers Famous and Obscure.

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Example Of A Memoir Outline

  • “I take photographs. I see life.”
  • “Took scenic route, got in late.” -Will Blythe
  • “My second grade teacher was right.” -Janelle Brown
  • “Afraid of everything. Did it anyway.” -Ayse Erginer
  • “Found great happiness in insignificant details.” -Alisdair McDiarmid
  • “Maybe you had to be there.” -Ray Blount, Jr.
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We are looking for your true feelings about 2020 put into just six words.

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We want to offer this challenge to you. Should you accept, your words may be used in an exhibit in Myrin Library. They will later be kept in a collection and become part of the Ursinusiana Collection and the history of Ursinus.

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What will your six words be?

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Please send your six words via email to Carolyn at cweigel@ursinus.edu. Since 2020 isn’t over yet, there’s no deadline, and you can submit multiple entries if new things occur to you. Please note in the e-mail if you wish this to be recorded anonymously or with your name included.