The Great Thanksgiving Listen

I interviewed my mom, Erin Ripley, who is 45. The topics we discussed were about her childhood and her accomplishments.

Chuck and Lynn Mielke Reflect on Their 48 Years Together

Husband and wife Lynn (67) and Chuck (69) tell the story of how they met and fell in love. They also delve into the trials they’ve faced over their 48 years together and how they’ve risen above. They reflect on...

Thanksgiving with Grandma Flora

This is an interview with my grandmother, on my mom's side of the family. Flora Cruz is a mother of seven children, now all grown with their own families. Every year the whole family tries to get together on special...

Evelyn Squires and her mom, Sarah Squires, discuss living through historical events

In this interview, conducted in November 2023 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Evelyn Squires (17) interviews her mom, Sarah Squires (48), about living through historical events. Mrs. Squires discusses her experience and reactions to 9/11 as someone who lived in Charlottesville,...

Thanksgiving interview

my dad was apart of this interview because I feel like since he’s been here for a long time he’s know most about me.

An L.A Citizen Remembers 9/11

I casually interviewed my stepdad, Juan about what he remembers about the day of 9/11 and his first hand experience hearing the news as it shocked the world. Juan was 27 at the time living in LA and he describes...

Troy Carey and his grandmother Mary Carey (Tu Trinh) talk about her life.

In this interview, conducted on November 23, 2023 in Napa, California, Troy Carey (14) interviews his grandmother Mary Carey (82) about her life. Mary grew up in Vietnam during World War II and was called Tu Trinh. She moved to...

Mom interview

I asked my mom some ice breaker questions to give others a brief skim through of her life and what it was like and the things she went through/ experienced. I wasn’t aware of some of the responses she had.

thanks giving home work interview

me and my mom talked about her childhood and some people that have passed away. my moms name is Rosio and she is 45. we talked about memories and sad and happy.

Mayla Patterson interviews Sarath Silva (her Seeya)

Mayla Patterson (9) interviewed her Seeya (grandfather), Sarath Parakrama Silva (85) on Thanksgiving Day in 2023. They talked about the kindness of his parents and a childhood in Galle, Sri Lanka. They spoke of moving inland during World War II...

Titus Parrish talks about holiday traditions with his father Corey Parrish.

In this interview, conducted in November of 2023 in Valparaiso, Indiana, Titus Parrish(15) interviews his father Corey Parrish (43) about some of his past and current holiday trafitions. Corey describes his childhood and how the way he was raised led...

Lori McLaughlin and Caleb McLaughlin talk about the holidays and what it was like growing up in a big family

Lori McLaughlin (56) and Caleb McLaughlin (15), mother and son talk about what it was like growing up in a big family, the holidays, and some memories in life they want to cherish. To add, they also talk about some...

A perspective

Hannah(11) talks to Claudia (48) about some questions. These questions are about our community. I ask her questions and she answers them.

Professor David Hicks Discusses His Career in Anthropology

David Hicks (84) talks about the beginning of his life and early school years in Wales and all the way through his career and recent retirement with his granddaughter, Clara (13). Professor Hicks discusses what sparked his interest in the...

Danae Collver & David Gottner Interview

David talks about his aspirations as a chemistry major amidst a huge family. He also discusses the challenges he’s faced as a gay man and how he’s grown as an individual.

Story Corps Project

I interviewed my mom Danielle. I choose her because she has been in my life the longest and she is 43 years old. We talked about her childhood and memories and growing up.