What is StoryCorps?

"StoryCorps’ mission is to preserve and share humanity’s stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world. -- We do this to remind one another of our shared humanity, to strengthen and build the connections between people, to teach the value of listening, and to weave into the fabric of our culture the understanding that everyone’s story matters. At the same time, we are creating an invaluable archive for future generations." -- About StoryCorps

To share these stories, StoryCorps produces:

• Videos
• Animated shorts
• Podcasts (NPR / WNYC)
• Texts

Video: An Introduction to StoryCorps from our Founder, Dave Isay

Listen to a sample of stories from Callings told by the participants along with information from the creators about the making and editing of the book itself. 

Participants:

• Angelo Bruno & Eddie Nieves, Sanitation Workers (p.125)
• Barbara Moore, Bricklayer (p.72)
• Ayodeji Ogunnuyi, English Teacher (p.169)
• Barbara Abelhauser, Bridgetender (p.17)

Part I - Dreamers

Herman Heyn: Street-Corner Astronomer p.11
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PaoncAMSU8

Barbara Abelhauser: Bridgetender p. 17
https://storycorps.org/listen/barb-abelhauser-and-john-maycumber-160415/

Sharon Long: Forensic Artist p. 22
https://www.npr.org/2016/04/29/476025729/reborn-at-40-she-uncovered-new-life-in-a-dream-looking-at-skulls

Marat Kogut: NBA Referee p. 27
https://storycorps.org/listen/leon-kogut-and-his-son-marat-kogut/

Alton Yates: Aeromedical Field Tester p. 31
https://www.npr.org/2014/08/29/343988510/a-teenager-in-the-1950s-extreme-sledding-for-the-air-force

Ronald McNair: Astronaut p. 36
https://www.npr.org/2011/01/28/133275198/astronauts-brother-recalls-a-man-who-dreamed-big

Storm Reyes: Library Assistant p. 40
https://storycorps.org/listen/storm-reyes/

Dorothy Warburton: Scientist p. 43
https://www.cell.com/ajhg/abstract/S0002-9297(07)63038-9

Thomas McGarvey: Dentist p. 48

List source: Part 1 - Dreamers list compiled by Polk State Libraries

Part II - Generations

Dekalb Walcott Jr. and Dekalb Walcott III: Firefighters p.55
https://storycorps.org/listen/dekalb-walcott-jr-and-dekalb-walcott-iii/

Don and Mackenzie Byles: Funeral Directors p.60
https://storycorps.org/listen/don-and-mackenzie-byles/

Anne Lucietto: Mechanical Engineer p.64
https://storycorps.org/listen/ledo-lucietto-and-his-daughter-anne/

Phil Kerner: Tool and Die Maker p. 67
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXfPadNkGM8

Barbara Moore: Bricklayer p.72
https://storycorps.org/listen/barbara-moore-and-olivia-fite/​

Noramay Cadena: Engineer and Entrepreneur p.77
https://www.npr.org/2015/09/25/443081886/from-factory-to-classroom-a-worker-a-student-and-a-mother

Olga Ayala: Sculptor p.81
https://olgaayala.com/

Larry and Laura Michaelis: Physicians p. 85
https://www.ashclinicalnews.org/features/pulling-back-the-curtain/laura-c-michaelis-md/

Johnny Bradley: Farmer p.89
https://storycorps.org/listen/johnny-bradley-and-his-daughter-kathy/

Ricardo Pitts-Wiley: Actor p. 93
https://storycorps.org/stories/ricardo-pitts-wiley-and-jonathan-tm-pitts-wiley/

Red Lain: Oil Rig Driller p.97

John Vigiano Jr. and Joe Vigiano: 9/11 First Responders p.104

List source: Part II - Generations list compiled by Polk State Libraries with additions by MSMU Libraries.

Part III - Healers

Dana Viviano: Oncology Nurse p.111
https://storycorps.org/listen/sarafina-viviano-and-her-mother-dana/

Issan Koyama: Hospice Chaplain p.115
https://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/29/nyregion/29hospice.html 

Kerry Davis and Ken Hopper: Ironworkers p.121
https://storycorps.org/listen/ken-hopper-and-kerry-davis/

Angelo Bruno and Eddie Nieves: Sanitation Workers p.125
https://storycorps.org/listen/angelo-bruno-and-his-friend-eddie-nieves/

Rich Barham and Nelson Peck: Veterans Crisis Hotline Workers p.129
https://storycorps.org/listen/elizabeth-olson-karin-porch-rich-barham-and-nelson-peck/

Rowan Allen: Emergency Medical Technician p.134
https://storycorps.org/listen/rowan-allen-and-bryan-lindsay/

Michelle Alore: ICU Nurse p.138
https://storycorps.org/listen/michelle-dynes-and-anne-purfield/

Austin Chen: Ob-Gyn p.142
https://simedhealth.com/atricle/video-get-know-our-new-gynecologist-dr-austin-chen#sthash.rD9Az5n9.dpbs

Burnell Cotlon: Grocer p.148
https://storycorps.org/listen/burnell-cotlon-and-lillie-cotlon-150821/

Vito de la Cruz: Assistant Federal Public Defender p.153
https://storycorps.org/listen/vito-de-la-cruz-and-maria-sefchick-del-paso-160422/

Pat Hays: Policewoman p.157

Dawn Maestas: Ink Removal Specialist p.163
https://storycorps.org/listen/dawn-maestas/

Barbara Butler: FMF Corpsman p.166

Ayodeji Ogunniyi: English Teacher p.169
https://storycorps.org/listen/ayodeji-ogunniyi/

List source: Part III - Healers list compiled by Polk State Libraries with additions by MSMU Libraries.

Part IV - Philosophers

Al Siedlecki: Science Teacher p.177
https://storycorps.org/listen/al-siedlecki-and-lee-buono/

Sol Aramendi: Artist and Educator p.182
https://storycorps.org/listen/amy-sherald-and-elise-pepple/

Ted Dennard: Beekeeper p.186
https://storycorps.org/listen/anthony-planakis-170602/

Rose Brudno: Bar Owner p.190
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbUfd4_nDCo

Leonard Berk: Salmon Slicer p.195
https://storycorps.org/listen/len-berk-and-joshua-gubitz-150605/

Clarence Haskett: Beer Vendor p.198
https://storycorps.org/listen/clarence-clancy-haskett-and-jerry-collier-160408/

Arnie Knapp: Entertainer Coach Operator p.204
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EidrqpyyKI8

Paquita Williams: Subway Conductor p. 209
https://storycorps.org/listen/paquita-williams-and-laura-lane/

Jim Clyburn: Congressman p.213
https://storycorps.org/listen/james-clyburn-and-sydney-reed/

Darlene Lewis: Employment Counselor p. 216
https://arktimes.com/news/arkansas-reporter/2019/03/27/lewis-burnett-employment-finders-offers-a-hand-up-not-a-hand-out-after-year-long-hiatus

Miranda Louise: Waitress and Blues Singer p.221
https://www.mirandalouise.com/

List Source: Part IV - Philosophers list compiled by Polk State Libraries with additions by MSMU Libraries.

Part V - Groundbreakers

Jerry Lawson: Video Game Inventor p.227
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm4vxGKizxQ

Clela Rorex: County Clerk p.232
https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/county-clerk-who-made-history

Eric E. Williams: Pastor p.237
https://storycorps.org/listen/reverend-eric-williams-and-jannette-berkley-patton/

Dorothy Glinton: Ford Assembly Plant Supervisor p.246
https://storycorps.org/listen/dorothy-glinton-and-sonari-glinton/

Wendell Scott: NASCAR Driver p.251
https://www.nascar.com/video/franchise/all-videos/fathers-legacy-wendell-scotts-impact-still-felt-today/ 

Lyle Link: Building Contractor p.255
https://storycorps.org/listen/lyle-link-and-carly-dreher/

List source: Part V - Groundbreakers list compiled by Polk State Libraries with additions by MSMU Libraries

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