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Archtoberfest is here!

Archtoberfest is here!

At StoryCorps, we frequently discuss “the archive.” We’ve preserved over 350,000 interviews in our collection, which we also share with the American Folklife Center to create a collective repository of voices for future generations. To coincide with National Archives Month in October, our Recording & Archive (R&A) department at StoryCorps has transformed it into “Archtoberfest!” […]

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Staff Spotlight: Caitlin Moses Bowser, Managing Director of StoryCorps Studios & Strategic Partnerships

Staff Spotlight: Caitlin Moses Bowser, Managing Director of StoryCorps Studios & Strategic Partnerships

About Me I’m a born and raised Brooklynite, who has spent the past 18 years building programs and revenue sources for great nonprofits. On weekends, I can be found exploring playgrounds, and recipe-testing with my husband and two young kids. A little-known fact is that I was offered a position at StoryCorps while in active […]

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Voices to Honor for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Voices to Honor for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

We’re highlighting the voices of Native American people through a few of their conversations at StoryCorps.

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Honoring World Teachers' Day

Honoring World Teachers' Day

World Teachers' Day, observed annually on October 5th, serves as a worldwide tribute dedicated to recognizing and valuing the invaluable contributions of educators across the globe. To express our gratitude to all the teachers out there, we invite you to listen to a collection that honors their invaluable contributions.

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The Story of StoryCorps on Morning Edition

The Story of StoryCorps on Morning Edition

Every Friday morning on NPR, the StoryCorps theme music starts to play, a Morning Edition host says, “…and now, it’s time for StoryCorps,” and our audience prepares to smile, laugh or cry with one of the hundreds of thousands of everyday people who have shared their personal stories with loved ones–and the world–through StoryCorps. We […]

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Columbus, Georgia Becomes New OSS Anchor Community

Columbus, Georgia Becomes New OSS Anchor Community

Last week, we welcomed Columbus, Georgia, as our fourth One Small Step (OSS) Anchor Community! Activities in Columbus included a public launch event at the National Infantry Museum, and a presentation at the Columbus Rotary, where an audio card of an OSS conversation between Columbus NAACP President Wane Hailes and recently retired, six-term Muscogee County […]

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20th Anniversary: StoryCorps Animated Shorts

20th Anniversary: StoryCorps Animated Shorts

Celebrate our anniversary with a collection of five new animations that reflect the breadth of meaningful conversations that people have shared in StoryCorps Booths over the last 20 years, as they pass on wisdom they gained along their paths and even connect over a shared laugh. Family Harmony When Gilbert Zermeño dreamed of joining his […]

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re highlighting the stories that uplift Latine voices as they share triumphs, achievements, legacies, and lived experiences from across the United States.

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Five Ways to Celebrate Your Organization's Anniversary with StoryCorps

Five Ways to Celebrate Your Organization's Anniversary with StoryCorps

How does your organization commemorate its anniversary? At StoryCorps Studios, we’ve had the privilege of partnering with a wide range of diverse organizations to celebrate their important milestones. Discover a few ways we’ve leveraged the power of storytelling to create unforgettable anniversary moments. 1.  Host a meaningful community engagement event Featuring the City of New Orleans, […]

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Life on the Road: Adventures with StoryCorps’ Mobile Tour Staff (September 1 - 7, 2023)

Life on the Road: Adventures with StoryCorps’ Mobile Tour Staff (September 1 - 7, 2023)

It’s been an amazing week in Green Bay, Wisconsin!  September 1st After arriving in the city on Wednesday night, I head to the airstream for my first day of recordings in Green Bay on Friday morning. As I resettle into the booth, my colleagues and I are also preparing to finish our stop here – […]

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