Ruth Ann Ryan and Nicholas Porath
Recorded
May 17, 2023
Archived
May 17, 2023
38:37 minutes
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Id:
mby022727
Description
Nicholas Porath (30) interviews his grandmother Ruth Ann Ryan (76) about their family genealogy and history.Subject Log / Time Code
Ruth Ann (R) shares that her eleventh grandfather arrived in the United States on the Mayflower and was involved in the first Thanksgiving. R tells Nicholas (N) more about their ancestors.
N talks about growing up in Logan, Utah. He says he majored in Broadcast Journalism and now works at Utah Public Radio (UPR).
N details how he has been able to travel through freelance work.
R details her ancestor's journey to Salt Lake City.
N says he is going to visit New York City for vacation soon and talks about his love of travel.
R shares that she recently attended a family reunion. R tells N about her grandfather.
R says she recently retired from working with people with developmental disabilities. She says working with that population helped her become a better mom and person.
N says being around his loved ones brings him joy.
N explains how he developed an interest in music. R says she likes to sew.
R and N share closing thoughts.
Participants
- Ruth Ann Ryan
- Nicholas Porath