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In this interview, conducted on November 26, 2017 in Ringoes, New Jersey, Julia Wagner (15) interviews her grandmother, Jean Hibbs (75) about some of her favorite childhood memories. Mrs. Hibbs talks about her life as a teacher and shares stories...

Lisa Coffey [no age given] tells StoryCorps facilitator and conversation partner Lea Zikmund (23) her experience surviving Hurricane Betsy and how the lessons learned from that event relate to the COVID-19 crisis.

Friends and colleagues Cheylon Woods (36) and Kiwana McClung (40) discuss their childhoods and their academic work.

My dad told me about his life growing up and how he became the person he is today.

I took the opportunity to sit down and interview my mom and ask her about what her childhood was like. Not only did I find out about her childhood, but I learned about some of my great grandparents’ background as...

I talk with my mom about her life growing up in the Philippines. Then she asks about my life right now, and then we talk about our trip to the Philippines.

I sat down with my cousin Zharlene May Balodong to talk about her experience of coming to America and her American dream. We also talked about her memories she made back home, how American culture differs from Filipino culture, and...

Over Thanksgiving Break I was able to interview my grandma and hear about her childhood and about her time living in Germany while my grandfather was stationed there. I’m very grateful to be able to hear these stories!

Erick talks about his past and shares moments of his life that affected him and made him the person he is today.

I interviewed my grandparents about their early childhood and memories.

We were talking about my grandmother’s adventure in Miami, Florida.

My mother and i discussed her life and what it was like for her growing up.

In this interview, I am interviewing my dad on his life as a child and who were the most influential people in his life. Also, he answered some questions about good and bad times in his life.

I asked questions to my mom mainly about her life so far and her most memorable experiences.

asking my mom questions about her childhood and political views

Growing up, Basant Tawfik took a different route when it came to an average childhood. As she grew older, religion paved a way for her and shaped her to be the successful teacher she is today.

Ayden (15) and Tokeyo (15) will interview each other about their lives.

In this interview from December 2018, Ishaan Roy’s father, Santanu Roy, discusses his life in Eastern India as well as his early experiences with the US. He details the unique lifestyle of rural Assam, including what he liked to eat,...

This is an interview I, Kaelyn Jones-Rios, conducted with my grandma, Kathi Borges on December 1, 2019. It was recorded in Eureka, California.

We talked about growing up and the memories and experiences of my Dad.

Her childhood

In this interview between Nick Hartung (15) and Jennifer Hartung (52), which took place in Tiburon, California, on November 27, 2022, Nick asked questions about the early life of his mom, Jennifer Hartung. Mrs. Hartung describes her childhood in Kentfield,...

We talked about what it was like moving to America and being different in a society.

I interview my mom about her childhood and important thing in her life.

Me and my grandmother talking about her childhood days