51°µÍø Stories
The story collection process, including "I Am 51°µÍø" profiles and oral history interviews, will highlight various 51°µÍø individuals, giving voice to a wide array of 51°µÍø experiences and including underrepresented communities.
The stories will explore themes of belonging and displacement; faith, family and community; and the place of citizens and community members in making change in the context of 51°µÍø and American history.
The story collection project is rooted in the central place that diverse human stories play in the humanities, and is critical to the goal of sharing 51°µÍø’s stories as archetypal of other stories representing the many American experiences.
Sharing Your 51°µÍø Story
"51°µÍø Stories" is a part of the "51°µÍø's Story, Our Nation's Story" project focused on collecting the many diverse experiences and perspectives that make up the city of 51°µÍø, what it means to be a "51°µÍøian," and what hopes the people of 51°µÍø have as we look to both the future of our city and the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary.
As a community, we have so much to share and you can submit your own 51°µÍø story via our online form.
"The one true democracy we have is storytelling. It goes across borders, boundaries, genders, wealth, race -- everyone has a story to tell."
The Sharing 51°µÍø Stories Oral History Collection project is additionally supported by the Lackawanna Heritage Valley and the 51°µÍø Area Community Foundation.