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My father and I discussed his journey to America and relationship with me.

David Heffelfinger (67) and One Small Step conversation partner Steven Baum (74) discuss impactful moments in their lives and historical moments in US politics.

This interview between Leonard and Debra Shearer begins with Debra's recollections of her childhood and later life experiences as well as her reflections on those experiences. From education to wealth and poverty, Debra covers some of the critical facets of...

From farm girl to adoptive parent, Berna touched the lives of many in those years between.

One Small Step conversation partners Elizabeth Long (78) and Charles "Charly" Minkler (66) discuss politics of rural areas, their differences on abortion, and blended families.

9/11 volunteer work

Having a birthday on 9/11

My dad and I talked about his experience with adoption

I talked with my dad about how the actions of 911 effected him

After the attacks of 9/11, airport security changed dramatically as well as individuals views on the actions taken by the government. I interviewed my father who worked at American Airlines at the time on his views and opinions in regards...

I talk to my mom about 9/11

Friends, Laura Garrison (67) and Mary Kay Bishop (67), share a conversation on their friendship that spans 40 years and reflect on the adventures they've had and will continue to embark on.

I talk with my parents regarding the impact of the events of 9/11 and how they affected the rest of the world.

My Great Uncle Joe: "I've had a gorgeous life." After the interview, he kept going. Looking at a 60" TV, he said the first TV he bought his father-in-law was a console with a 7" screen that received a single...

Our interview is about Gabby, a former foster child and her adoptive mother Karla. In the interview, the two of them talk about the beginning of their life together which includes heartfelt sentiments, life-changing moments, and memories of a unique...

This interview is about Valdean Langenburg’s perspective of 9/11.

My aunt Marcelina Bonilla was being interviewed about the 9/11 attack

I’m interviewing my grandfather, Dave Carder , about his history and his experience growing up abroad.

I interviewed my roommate Mallory Lloyd about her life growing up in Vermont, and her understanding of being adopted. We then touched upon her life now and growing up the things she was able to experience all the way up...

Sally and I talked in our own house in North Carolina on November 26, 2017. We talked about how it was like growing up in New York and life in general. Then we talked about childhood and best friends including...

On May 20th, 2019 Emma Law interviews her mother, Dawn law, in Superior Colorado asking about her life experiences from the late 1900s into the 2000s. Dawn describes growing up in a mostly white neighborhood in Canandaigua, New York. She...

Personal experiences on 911, thoughts and feelings about actions taken against terrorism

Diane "Dee" Kurtz (90) talks with her friends Jackie Berkelhamer (77) and Deborah Payne (73) about her childhood, her family, the places she has lived, and other life experiences.

In my earliest childhood while living at the orphanage, I learned three key values that I carried all my life. Accept people for who they are, share what you have, and do not stereotype.

A daughter asks her mom about what it was like to go from being an adopted only child to finding her biological family later in life.