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Tell The Stories Of 9/11
the attacks is being requested, which will be permanently maintained by the Library of Congress. It is imperative that we never forget the sacrifice of First Responders who sacrificed their lives to save others. The families who mourn the loss of a loved one have an opportunity to honor their memory in a manner never available before. StoryCorps will schedule a recording session either at their booth within Grand Central Terminal, or at your home. The information needed follows. StoryCorps is also seeking to record survivors and witnesses of the attacks and the recovery. For the first time, the victims of an event that will shape the future of our nation have the opportunity of lending their voices for future generations to learn firsthand the impact, truth and the cost paid by so many. Kindly consider this request and follow your heart. Visit StoryCorps at Grand Central Terminal or we can come to you. StoryCorps invites Families affected by September 11, First Responders, Survivors, and others to share their unique stories of September 11 and their lives in the years that followed, so that generations from now these experiences will be honored and remembered. StoryCorps is a national oral history project that records the stories of everyday Americans. In 2005, StoryCorps launched a special initiative to honor and remember the stories and people affected by September 11, 2001. We are recording the life stories of those who were lost on September 11 by inviting their family members, friends, and coworkers to share and record memories of their loved ones. We're also recording the stories of survivors, firefighters, police officers, rescue workers, witnesses, volunteers and anyone else closely impacted by September 11th in order to preserve their extraordinary and important personal experiences for history. At the end of the recording, participants receive a high-quality recording to share with family and friends. And with permission from participants, each interview will be archived at the National September 11 Memorial Museum and the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. StoryCorps can come to you. Through our Door-to-Door program. StoryCorps brings this nationally recognized project to organizations and community spaces, offering the same quality recording experience as in our permanent Booths. (See attached form for details). Before the recording begins, StoryCorps facilitators will greet you and walk you through the interview process. Each interview takes an hour, and we encourage participants to bring a family member or friend, as we find that the most meaningful conversations occur between people who are part of each other's life. Should an individual wish to come alone, a StoryCorps facilitator serves as their interview partner. In preparation, some participants find it helpful to review our list of "911 Suggested Questions", as a guide to structure their interviews. We also welcome participants to think of their own questions and content-to use the interview moment and listening to their partners as guides. Some people use this time to remember the memories they shared with those who lost their lives on 9/11, some recall their particular experience on the day of 9/11/01, and others choose to reflect on how their lives have changed in the years that followed. For more information and to see our "Suggested Questions", please visit: http://www.storycorps.net/wtc/september 11/. StoryCorps currently operates one StoryBooth in New York City (Grand Central Station) and two MobileBooths, which travel the country. With participants' permission, interviews are archived at the Library of Congress and the World Trade Center Memorial Museum for future generations to listen and remember. We believe everyone has an important story to tell and understand that some peo- ple cannot make it to the Booth. So for our special outreach initiatives, we bring StoryCorps to a location of choice, for one or more days. With trained StoryCorps Facilitators, we guide participant(s) through the interview process and operate the recording equipment to ensure a flawless recording. Door-to-Door is ideal for any institution. All you need is a quiet (soundproof) room. We ask that the space be away from hallway or street noise, preferably with carpeting and drapes, and with any appliances (refrigerators, air conditioning units) turned off during the interviews. We need at least one table and 5 chairs, electrical outlets, and two extension cords. We also require a second space outside of this room, for facilitators to greet participants, and complete paperwork before and after the interview. Everything else, we provide, including our highly portable and professional recording equipment, which enables us to make top-quality recordings. We encourage participants to come with a close friend, co-worker or family memberwe find the most meaningful conversations occur among people who know each other. But participants are welcome to come alone and Facilitators can serve as an interview partner. Hosting a StoryCorps Door-to-Door day is a powerful gift to your community. Through the process of sharing stories, your organization or community participates in a historical process that is profound for both the interviewer and interviewee. We have seen people change, friendships grow, families walk away feeling closer, and understanding each other better. All fees are waived for our September 11th partner organizations. One team of Door-to-Door facilitators can record up to eight 40-minute interviews a day. The Door-to-Door Partner agrees to provide:
StoryCorps will provide:
For information about the September 11th Initiative and to listen to interviews, visit www.storycorps.net/wtc. | |||||
