Welcome to Stories Matter
Recorded & Transcribed Oral Histories & More
We Do: written and audio/visual digital documentation and scanning for individuals, families, businesses, and organizations--recording in person or by phone. Specializing in oral histories, we offer you a choice of simple transcriptions of the audio recording or narratives suitable for publication.
Let
us
help you chronicle the stories that matter
Our Working Philosophy: The secret of oral history interviewing lies in giving the narrator plenty of opportunity to tell their story, with little interruption from the interviewer. It is best if the interviewer limits personal remarks and interjects only when necessary and with a concise question that will illicit an in depth response.
About Our Professionals:
Sue Doherty M.A. graduated from Sonoma State University’s Department of Anthropology with a degree in Cultural Resources Management (CRM). She is a published author, recipient of scholastic awards, and her oral histories have been displayed in museum exhibits and featured in local publications.
Barney Doherty received his B.A. in history from University of California, Santa Barbara, and his M.A. in Education from Boston State College. He has 30 years of teaching experience in the fields of history, English, journalism, photography, and music. Besides supplying all the photos for Cardinal Newman High School in Santa Rosa, California for 27 years, he has captured many a wedding, business, and family affair.
“… we should teach our children as much as we can about the heroes in their own families and try to be the people we want our children to become: the grandparents and great-grandparents who came before them and paved their way. Why is this so important? Family stories are often the most memorable inspiration of all. They bring history alive and reinforce the idea that anyone and everyone can use their lives to make a difference.”
Marian Wright Edelman,
founder and director of the Children’s Defense Council
Preserving Stories for the Future
Contact Information
707.578.0651/707.548.2806 (c)
Fax: (707) 546-3073
Sue & Barney Doherty
Stories Matter
2304 Avenida de las Brisas
Santa Rosa, CA 95405 USA
