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Friends Claire Kyoung (21) and Minna Apostolova (21) reflect on navigating college during the COVID-19 pandemic and how their friendship has helped them both grow through challenging times.

In this interview taken in Corpus Christi, TX on May 24th, 2022, Priscilla answers questions about everything from her childhood to her current job and work. She talks about her experience growing up and remembers her amazing father who passed...

Charles “Chuck” Joseph Horak III (58) has a conversation with his father, Charles “Charlie” Joseph Horak Jr. (83), about their family tree and their family’s connections to El Paso and West Texas. They also talk about Charlie’s memories of the...

Today I interviewed my dad, he is a 48 yr old, at the time it is 2023, we discussed memories and ways of life probably around the 80s and 90s

My grandma described where and how she grew up, and also talked about some things she's learned while doing so.

My mother talked about the chronological time of me growing up and her growing up at the same time learning important lessons and ways the have a great long lasting life

Mother and I talk about growing up and how it’s different now

Interview with my dad and his life being my dad

Life

In this interview I asked my nannie ( grandmother ) questions about her childhood and what life was like growing up in her era .

Robert T. Melvin (45) has a conversation with his new friend and conversation buddy Manuela Velasquez (23) about his upbringing, lessons from his grandfather, growing up in Houston, Texas, and the miracles of his life and career. He also talks...

My moms story of growing up in multiple places and fragmented relationships with family.

Nicole Serrao and her daughter, Isabella Serrao, talk about growing up in a small town and the experiences of being a mother. Nicole talks about her experiences with child-rearing, memories of growing up in a hands off home, and how...

Vaishali Kshirsagar (49) talks with her daughter, Gauri Kshirsagar (18) about her life growing up in India, her immigration to America, and raising her daughter in a new country.

I interviewed my 45 year old mother about life when she was younger.

An interview between my aunt Luci and I for an English project.

Mark C Bird (62) and his father, Ron Bird (85), share a conversation about Ron’s varied career path, including making pizza, serving in the Air Force Reserve, and serving as a Texas legislator. They also discuss Ron's early years and...

Father and son discuss childhood, growing up, and family memories

Brothers LeCroy “Lee” Rhyanes Jr. [no age given] and Isaiah Rhyanes (25) talk about how Basketball in the Barrio has influenced their lives. They also talk about their connection to basketball, share memories of growing up, and their hopes for...

Colleagues and wives, Dr. Hilda Ontiveros (41) and Dr. Jesse Soledad Arrieta (44), share a conversation about their roots, Chicana and Women’s Studies, and the importance of documenting oral history within their community. They also talk about their connection to...

Robert Frost (16) asks his grandfather Charles Solcher (81) about his life growing up in Texas before and during WWII.

One Small Step partners Dennis Waldrop (66) and Annette Block-Valdivia (57) talk about their concerns for the future of their local community, Grand Marais, Minnesota. They share worries about housing, jobs, and healthcare and also talk about the importance of...

My interviewee is talking about how her childhood was and how she grew up.

One Small Step conversation partners Mistie Hitt (39) and Harold Breedan (66) discuss experiences growing up, family, college, major influences in their lives, and political points of view.

My Popi has lived in Texas for 40 years, but he grew up in snowy Upstate New York. That is very different than me.