StoryCorps Phoenix 2013

StoryCorps Phoenix: Tune in for a Valley story this Monday on Morning Edition

 

The StoryCorps team was at the Phoenix Art Museum in March to interview KJZZ listeners as part of its cross-country 2013 MobileBooth tour.

Tune in Monday to hear what StoryCorps Phoenix participants are talking about on
91.5 KJZZ during Morning Edition.

StoryCorps Phoenix Stories:

StoryCorps MobileBooth team photoThe Story Behind StoryCorps Senior Field Correspondent Stina Sieg chats with the MobileBooth team about their lives on the road.Photo of Marion and James DurhamJames and Marion Durham talk about their 42 years of married life and Marion's impact on the U.S. Park Service. 

Fernanda Philbrick and Roberta SantosFernanda Philbrick and her sister Roberta Santos talk about the hardships and challenges of leaving Brazil for the United States.

Zachary and Claire Robertin photoClaire and Zachary Robertin discuss Zach’s approach to the world-- living with Asperger's Syndrome.

Photo of Barbara Sausen and Pat SopperBarbara Sausen and her best friend Pat Sopper share memories about their teenage escapades.

Sandra Day O'Connor and Scott O'ConnorSandra Day O'Connor and her son Scott O'Connor talk about the Chief Justice's life before her judicial career.

Ed and Claire KerrEd and Claire Kerr talk about Ed's difficult childhood and the transformation that helped him to become the person he is today. 

Photo of Kelli and Anthony LittleKelli Little and her son Anthony recall the strains on their relationship as Anthony was growing up.

Amy Donohue and James Pietragello photoAmy Donohue and her friend James Pietragallo talk about their non-profit organization, which encourages people to donate a kidney.  

StoryCorpsCat Hammad and her friend Tamara Heins talk about the special way in which Cat and her daugher Chandra communicate.

Irma and Jes Quiroz photoJes Quiroz tells his daugter Irma Quiroz about a childhood mistake that nearly cost him his life.

Daniel and Gloria Abril photoDaniel Abril and his aunt Gloria look back on the challenges Daniel overcame as he was growing up with several cognitive disabilities.

Photo of Anna Berlenga and Lilia AlvarezLilia Alvarez chats with Anna Berlenga about how she was taught to stand up for her convictions and how she's doing that today as a civil rights advocate.

Photo of David and SuzanneDavid and Suzanne Harbster reminisce about David’s days as a teacher and as Dave the Scientist on the Wallace and Ladmo Show.

 

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StoryCorps Phoenix is made possible by KJZZ and the generous support of these donors:

Magellan Health ServicesWesttech Recylers logo. Recylers of Computers, Electronics and Medical Equipment.  Zevia logo.  Zero Calorie Soda.

 

KJZZ also thanks the Phoenix Art Museum and the
Burton Barr Central Library for their in-kind support of this project.

Phoenix Art Museum logoPhoenix Public Library logo

 

If you didn't get a chance to book an interview, learn how to create your own family archive with StoryCorps' Do-It-Yourself Instruction Guide.


 

Irma and Jes Quiroz photoJes Quiroz tells his daugter Irma Quiroz about a chidhood mistake that nearly cost him his life.

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