All of us at Voice of Witness are shaken and saddened by the passing of Studs Terkel. It is an understatement to say that he was an inspiration to our project—which was first conceived outside of a Studs Terkel event in Berkeley—and a personal hero to all of us. Our thoughts and condolences go out to those who were close to him. The Chicago Tribune has published a commendable obituary for this singular figure in the American literary and cultural fabric.
Contemporary Jewish Museum hosting Voice of Witness event
Posted on October 20, 2008 | link
Coinciding with the paperback release of Underground America and the hardcover release of Out of Exile is the arrival of the renowned Storycorps oral history project at the Contemporary Jewish Museum. On October 30 at 7pm, the CJM will host a discussion on the craft of oral history, featuring Voice of Witness editors Dave Eggers, Peter Orner, and Craig Walzer, as well as several narrators from Underground America and Out of Exile. Tickets to the event are free with the purchase of a discounted museum admission ($5). Space is limited, so reservations are strongly encouraged. Email press@mcsweeneys.net to RSVP. More information below:
Event Details
Where: Contemporary Jewish Museum
When: Thursday, October 30, 2008. 7PM
Price: The museum is offering a $5 discounted admission to all exhibits beginning at 5pm. Event is free.
Space is limited. Please RSVP to press@mcsweeneys.net
Storycorps
StoryCorps is an independent nonprofit …
Voice of Witness is a nonprofit book series that empowers those most closely affected by contemporary social injustice. Using oral history as a foundation, the series depicts human rights crises around the world through the stories of the men and women who experience them. Voice of Witness was founded by author Dave Eggers and physician/
