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Many of our elders have vivid memories of the Dust Bowl, the start of World War II and Elvis Presley. Do you wonder what life was like before air conditioning or penicillin? Do you know what kinds of adventures your great-grandfather had when he was a kid? The only way to hear stories from elders is to ask. And the only way to save them for future generations is to record them.
We’re taking a cue from the organization, StoryCorps, which is asking students to record the voices of older generations over the Thanksgiving weekend. We will share a few of their stories and get tips on how to document stories for the future.
Guests:
Robin Sparkman — CEO of StoryCorps
Alli Joseph (Shinnecock) — founder and president of Seventh Generation Stories
Break Music: Okisikowak (song) Asani (artist) Listen (album)
