StoryCorps: Preserving Oral Histories - Dallas Genealogical Society

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Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Adult, Seniors
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StoryCorps: Preserving Oral Histories - A special presentation by Victor Chapa

Family history through the collection of oral histories allows genealogists to capture memories, verify and preserve information that brings to life family group sheets and pedigree charts. Using StoryCorps, an inspiring archival of stories and their award-winning app, interviewers can preserve stories, testimonies, thoughts and feelings about family history with a simple step-by-step process. 

This free presentation is made possible by the Dallas Genealogical Society.  Join the Dallas Genealogical Society for hospitality starting at 10:30 a.m., a small business meeting occurring at 11:00 a.m., followed by the free program, StoryCorps: Preserving Oral Histories at 11:15 a.m. 

Victor Chapa is a school librarian at the Young Women's Leadership Academy of Fort Worth, a nationally recognized public school empowering young ladies to higher education and beyond. He has received many accolades working with students in the use of education technology and integration and enjoys working with those interested in sharing their own stories.