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Maureen interviews Fr. Jim in Orlando during Sheila’s 70th birthday celebration weekend. Lots of GREAT stories from Fr. Jim!!!

Megan and Alex talk about dogs they’ve known and pet names.

First interview with my fiancée

Ariel Gonzalez (18) interviews Carlos Diazdeleon (18) about his life endeavors and what life has taught him thus far.

the interviewer is Kaleb Harris (14) and the interviewee is Connor Sammons (15) and we are peers. The topics discussed were questions about pets and memories of those pets.

My uncle, Ehren, and I, Isabella, have a short but informative conversation on his life. We discussed my father and his upcoming and goals in his life and more.

"We lived on our bikes, we swam every day, and had a great time." Gracie West interviewed her father, John West on his life on December 10th, 2017. In this interview, he describes his fondest childhood memories, his school life,...

A conversation between Jane Stracke Bradbury and Old Town School documentarian Mareva Lindo. Jane has been present at every incarnation of the school, even before it began. Daughter of Old Town School co-founder Win Stracke, she recalls memories of her...

In this interview, recorded on November 25th, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois, Linus Mavers (18) interviews his mother Elizabeth Caldwell (57) about her life and childhood. Elizabeth talks about growing up in different cities and moving around as the daughter of...

People of the Rio Grande Valley Border Towns: Cristina Garza, Program Director of the Mission EDC and creator of the Expert In Residence program says part of the Mission CEED co-working space's mission is "...to create an infrastructure for people...

Me and Luna having a chat

Joey Sturgill interviews Emily Frantz for a college communications project. They discuss animals/pets, family, career aspirations, hobbies, friends, and school.

I am Daniel Mueller and I am 14 years old and I took this interview with my Grandma Gigi who lives alone nearby and she has dementia. We took this interview in my house after thanksgiving dinner on November 23,...

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Chicago, Illinois, Andrew Romanelli (17) interviews Stephanie Romanelli (51) about her childhood and through school age years. Stephanie shares stories about bullying in junior high. She also shares about her summer life,...

We talked about family, what we’ve learned growing up, and influential memories and people.

My mom talks about her childhood, meeting my father, and a few of their adventures together.

Milton talks about getting to play hide and seek with the big kids in 1938 and a trick he taught his dog, Tips.

2nd generation Irish-American woman interviewed by her grandson

A conversation with Charlotte Bader. This conversation was recorded at the school on July 25th, 2017. Go to www.oldtownschool.org/StoryCorps to hear selected excerpts from interviews collected as part of the StoryCorps-Old Town School partnership.

Priscilla Cortez (18) and Amy Gudino (18) speak on spirituality and its role in Amy's life, living during a pandemic, Black Lives Matter, and hopes for the future.

Using the One Small Step Prompt and using our own questions

My conversation with Mitch Clark about growing up in Peoria, IL, and his decision to move to Chicago. The interview also includes inspirational figures in Mitch's life and his sporting/gaming experiences.

A conversation between Joe Filisko, blues harmonica player and teacher, and Harlan Terson, touring and teaching bass player. Harlan remarks on his luck to experience the zenith of the blues era and working with several Chicago Blues Legends. Joe remembers...

Life stories from my grandmother

When you enter PJ’s Backlot Feed and Emporium in Baytown, Texas, you probably will be greeted by Angel. If the Great Dane rescue doesn’t respond to what you’re saying, it’s because she is deaf. Her owner, Paula Winters, fitted her...