Search Interviews

Stories of how our family came to be

Spouses Richard Ohava (81) and Janet Hsieh [no age given] discuss their respective backgrounds, upbringings and their relationship.

I interviewed my best friend Harrison, 19 years old, he is a Native American from the Cherokee tribe. I asked him questions about kind people he’s met, if he has any regrets, and he expresses his desire to follow and...

I am Connor Kaminski, one of the youngest grandchildren of my grandmother Alice Kaminski. She is the oldest living member of my entire extended family and the last of my grandparents. Turning 87 in 2018, she is an inspiration because...

[Recorded: Thursday, February 2nd, 2023] Stephanie (68) and Sarah (19) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Stephanie is a retired nurse and research coordinator from Charlottesville and Sarah is a Second Year at the University of Virginia...

Ann Oven (64) talks with her husband, Jerome "Jerry" Oven (62), about their "great love." They discuss their childhoods, courtship, and marriage. They also recount a time Jerry stood up for Ann, which Ann recalls as the first time someone...

Juliet Casanova (49) shares a conversation with her spouse, Geoffrey Howard (54), about Asian American identity, being in an interracial relationship, and the memories they share.

One Small Step partners Beth Clavenna-Deane (52) and Kay Clark (74) talk about their careers and changes in their political views.

Sisters Gloria Weston-Smart (66), Joyce Thomas (64), and Joann Bynum Johnson (61) reminisce about their childhood together, remember family members who have passed away, and express gratitude for the tight-knit community that they grew up in.

Interviewing my mother about the concept of love, and her opinions on the importance of it, as well as the philosophy surrounding it.

Helene Van Manen (64) and her husband Dave Van Manen (67) share stories from their lives as they detail their love, their family, and their journey westward from Brooklyn, New York, to Beulah, Colorado.

This interview was conducted by Vivek Kudva. His father, Yogish Kudva, participated in the interview. They discussed Yogish's life.

Melina Plummer (16, Grandaughter) and Maureen McCarthy (58, Grandmother) Discuss a multitude of topics. Being a single mother and being the first generation of Women to work full time is tough. Maureen has lived through a lot and has a...

Emily Eikelberner (50) and Charlie Winski (45) interview their parents, Mark Winski (76) and Nancy Winski (75), in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary. Mark and Nancy tell the story of how they met, fell in love, and got married;...

Julia (22) interviews Jonathan (83) about his experiences through life. They touch upon Jonathan's personal experiences growing up in the U.K., creating a family in the U.S., and more.

Stella Charbonneau (16) interviews David Charbonneau (47) about his job, childhood and experience raising a family.

JoAn Peters (55) and her husband Tom Peters (70) open up together about their decision to have an abortion during their relationship, their marriage and what their family looks like now.

Spouses Jeanmarie Badar (57) and Jim Kauffman (80) share a conversation about how they first met, the friendship that developed between them and their spouses, the passing of each of their spouses, and their relationship.

Julie shares with Storey about her introduction to The Mount, her volunteer experience and the resident experiences that touched her.

Allan is the recipient of the 2021 nursing Leadership Award and a conversation ensues that provides Allan an opportunity to share his story and view on leadership, philosophy, nursing career, and discrimination towards being gay.

Margaret documented some details about her family McCord and Pryzmocki) as well as her husband’s family ( O’Connell)

Diane (76) is asked about her childhood and family, as well as the people who affected her life the most. She reflects on her own and her son's weddings, as well as her daughter-in-law. Diane answers why she wanted to...

Sheri Anderson (59) talks with her daughter Miranda Lynch (29) reflect on their relationship and their shared love of history.

A short and nice interview with my mother talking about early life and understanding how she grew up.

Judith Peavey (71) shares her thoughts, feelings, and memories about her late husband's life and their relationship leading up to his diagnosis with dementia. Sonia Kinkhabwala (22) accompanies and listens to her stories.