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      Fun Photos: A Look at What Participants Bring to the Booth

      The core of the StoryCorps experience has always been the conversation. But sometimes, storytellers bring along photographs, mementos, family heirlooms, and other documents which are photographed and saved alongside the rest of the interview record.

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      StoryCorps’ 15 Favorites of 2015

      Our Founder and President Dave Isay, and our Executive Producer Michael Garofalo, explain why these stories, animations, and podcasts rise to the top of their end-of-the-year list.

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      From our Archive: Americans Living with Disabilities

      This year we honored the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and December 3 marks International Day of People with Disability. To celebrate the anniversary and honor the powerful and varied experiences of people living with mental and physical conditions, StoryCorps would like to recommend these Animated Shorts and audio selections.

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