CONTACT: Kevin
Farkas
The Social
Voice Project®412.423.8034 | TheSocialVoiceProject@gmail.com
http://thesocialvoiceproject.blogspot.com/
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CHANCE TO TELL THEIR STORIES
PITTSBURGH, PA – February 3, 2012 – Veteran Voices of Pittsburgh® is a nonprofit, multimedia oral history project jointly created by The Social Voice Project, The Veterans Breakfast Club, and StartPoint Media, Inc. The project is dedicated to capturing, preserving, and sharing the experiences of Pittsburgh area veterans of all branches of service and eras, including peace and war-time service.
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Thomas Wiley of Pittsburgh pauses to reflect on his days as a young B 17 pilot during WW II. |
Capturing the voices of “The
Greatest Generation” is a priority. “We
are losing so many of our aging WW II era veterans,” says Todd DePastino,
historian, author, and executive director of The Veterans Breakfast Club.
“Unfortunately, most WW II veterans will pass on before their stories can be
preserved. Too often family members take their parents’ stories for granted; they’ve
heard the old ‘war stories’ many times, but very few are ever recorded. Once a veteran dies we’ve lost an important
eye witness to history. The families of
our oldest veterans must ensure that these stories are preserved for their
children, grandchildren, and all future generations.”
The Veteran Voices of Pittsburgh project uses high definition technology,
formatting, and techniques to enhance oral histories. “We want to enrich the
oral history experience, inspire the imagination, and warm the heart. High
quality design, direction, and multimedia are essential for us,” says Chris Rolinson,
award winning videographer, US Army veteran, and owner of StartPoint Media. “Unlike
most oral history projects, our interviews are presented in dedicated audiographic,
videographic, and written media. Each
genre yields a different experience, and the different media make the
interviews accessible through a variety of platforms, including websites,
social media, mobile devices, and print. We want these veterans’ stories to be widely
accessible, not hidden away in an obscure archive.”
This is a lasting way to thank all
veterans for their service. To donate or
become a corporate/individual sponsor of The Veteran Voices of Pittsburgh oral history project, please contact
The Social Voice Project. Volunteers are
also needed to help preserve and share these stories as part of our American heritage. Your generous support is tax deductible as
allowed by law.
For more information, please contact
Kevin Farkas.
The Social Voice Project®
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