9/11 Community Story Collection

9/11 Story Collection Materials
This year marks the 25th anniversary since September 11, 2001 – a monumental tragedy and moment in America’s history. The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Indianapolis Public Library are collecting personal reflections from our community about what life looked like on September 12 and in the days after.

What we're doing

We are gathering stories from our Indianapolis community to better understand how this moment shaped daily life, work, and the aviation industry.

These stories will help preserve a shared history for future generations.

What to share
- A short written reflection (up to 250 words)
- Photos
- Artwork (drawing or painting)
- A short video (up to 100MB)
What happens next

Submissions may be shared on social media, included in a public commemoration this fall, as well as archived within Digital Indy, the Indianapolis Publi Library's digital archive.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Are you okay to have your first name shared publicly with this submission?*

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What do you remember about your life in the days following September 12, 2001?

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You may upload a photo or short video that connects to your story. (Max of 100 MB)

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When were these items created?

MonthDayYear
Date
Where were these items created?
How old were you on September 11, 2001?

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Were you a:

First ResponderWorking at INDWorking in the Aviation IndustryType option 4
By signing you confirm that:
This is your story, or you have permission to share it. You give us permission to use, publish, and share your submission (in whole or in part) on our website, social media, and in related materials. You understand your submission may be archived. You agree that we may edit your submission for clarity, length, or format, without changing its meaning. Submission does not guarantee inclusion in commemoration activities.

If your submission is chosen for archiving at the Indianapolis Public Library, including inclusion in our freely available, digital archive, Digital Indy, you grant the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library ("Library) a non-exclusive, universal, perpetual, and irrevocable license to copy, digitize, reproduce, create derivative works, distribute, and publicly display of the submitted items. You agree that the Library may make the Works available to any individual or entity, or group of individuals or entities, in the Library's discretion, and that Library may utilize any medium or media now existing or that will exist in the future to achieve the above-described purposes.
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9/11 Story Collection Materials

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