Veterans History Project

Sedona Public Library proudly participates in the Library of Congress Veterans History Project.
The Project collects first-hand accounts of US veterans from the following wars:
  • World War I, 1914–1918
  • World War II, 1939–1945
  • Cold War
  • Korean War, 1950–1953
  • Vietnam War, 1961–1975
  • Grenada, American invasion, 1983
  • Panama, American invasion, 1989
  • Operation Restore Hope, 1992–1993
  • Persian Gulf War, 1991
  • United Nations operation in Somalia
  • Haiti, American intervention, 1994–1995
  • Operation Allied Force, 1999
  • Peacekeeping forces, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Operation Joint Guardian, 1999–
  • War on Terrorism, 2001–2009
  • Afghan War, 2001–
  • Iraq War, 2003–2011
In addition, those US citizen civilians who were actively involved in supporting war efforts (such as war industry workers, USO workers, flight instructors, medical volunteers, etc.) are also invited to share their valuable stories.
The Library has helped to preserve the experiences of over two hundred individuals, whose stories are an important part of our community and national history.
The interviews, which can last up to 1 ½ hours, take place at the Library in the private Quiet Study room with a camera person and a trained interviewer. A DVD of the interview is available from the reference desk for in-library viewing. Another is sent to the American Folklife Center in the Library of Congress for archiving and public availability. Each participant also receives a DVD of their personal interview, which can become an important family legacy.

TELEPHONE 

(928) 282-7714

​PROJECT COORDINATOR JOLENE PIERSON

(928) 282-7999

​Participate

Fill out the form below to tell your story and get involved with the Veterans History Project.