Veterans History Project at
the Sedona Public Library
By Jolene Pierson, Veterans History
Project Volunteer |
Sedona Public Library
Sedona, Ariz. -
October 26, 2007 -
What does the Sedona Public Library have in
common with AARP and the Library of Congress?
All three are participants in the Veterans
History Project, which is honoring our nation’s
war veterans and those who supported them by
recording their oral histories, and
photographing their memoirs and other documents
related to their wartime experiences.
First-hand personal stories from men and women
from all branches of service: the Air Force,
Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy and
Merchant Marine, with emphasis on World War I,
World War II, and the Korean, Vietnam and
Persian Gulf wars, are being collected and
preserved. The project also documents the
contributions of civilians such as medical
volunteers and war industry workers who served
in support of our armed forces.
Trained volunteers are interviewing our local
veterans at the Sedona Public Library. The
interviews are digitally recorded and then
transferred to three DVD’s. One of these goes to
the Library of Congress in Washington, DC, where
it becomes a permanent part of the nation’s
record. One copy becomes a part of the
collection at the Sedona Public Library, and the
third copy is sent to the veteran, who is
welcome to make copies for his friends and
family if desired.
Interviews from across the country can be seen
on the Internet at www.loc.gov/vets. The
interviews conducted here at our library are
also available to the local public. This is an
on-going project during which we hope to collect
this audio and visual history from all our area
veterans.
Veterans who are interested in taking part in
this project are urged to contact Laura
Bojanowski at the Sedona Public Library by
calling 282-7714 ext. 20 or writing to the
Veterans History Project, Sedona Public Library,
3250 White Bear Road, Sedona, AZ 86336. If you
know of a veteran who might be interested in
participating and you’d like us to contact
him/her, just call Laura or drop her a note and
give us the name, address and phone number.
During the week beginning November 12th we will
be honoring all veterans and especially those of
our Verde Valley veterans who have participated
in this project. There will be displays of
photographs and other memorabilia at the library
all that week.
On Saturday, November 17, the library will host
Meet the Veterans Day at the library Community
Room from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Local veterans who have participated in
the Veterans History Project have been invited
to come to share their stories directly with the
public. There will be light refreshments,
veterans to meet and lots of interesting tales
to be heard. Everyone is invited to come and
meet these honored men and women who served in
extraordinary times, to learn some history
first-hand, and to express appreciation for
their service to our nation.
Remember to honor our veterans by celebrating
Veteran’s Day on Sunday, November 11.
Veterans History Project at the Sedona Public
Library
Veterans who are interested in taking part in
this project are urged to contact Laura
Bojanwoski at the Sedona Public Library by
calling 282-7714 ext. 20 or writing to the
Veterans History Project, Sedona Public Library,
3250 White Bear Road, Sedona, AZ 86336. If you
know of a veteran who might be interested in
participating and you’d like us to contact
him/her, just call Laura or drop her a note and
give us the name, address and phone number.
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