random bestfriends

Zev Blique(17) Reagan Stock(16) we Are bestfriends! we discussed Zevs childhood and how he grew up in a huge city compared to the little town I’m from. We talked about his family and his regrets.

Molly Given and her life story

We talked about Molly and her life, but about how she met Joel and their proposal and wedding. Please listen to 14:27 to 25:32 for their love story.

Barbara Abbott’s life in San Francisco

Barbara Abbott is 82 years old and is 14 year-old Mary Coleman’s grandmother. Although she now lives in Mill Valley, Abbott grew up in San Francisco with her eight siblings, mother, and father. Eventually, her family moved to Tiburon, but...

Brady Sih and his mother, Gerimae Sih, talking about her family history

Brady Sih (52) talks with his mom, Gerimae Sih (77), about her childhood and her parents family and siblings growing up as first generation families in America: 2022-10-29 16:24:10

Mi Papa, Jose Alberto Jimenez Ramirez

I, Emiliano Jimenez Minor, interviewed my dad, Jose Alberto Jimenez Ramirez, who's 50 years old about his experience growing up in Mexico City, el DF with my grandma, my uncles, my aunts, my dad's cousins. We talked about how my...

Melody Fawcett, Nathan Blunt, Hilary Rajchel

Melody met her cousins, Nathan and Hilary about ten years ago as a result of genealogy research. They come together today to share what brought them to their searches and the impact it had on them and the family.

Rosa Lara Interview 2017

We discussed what Rosa was most thankful for and her memories throughout her life.

Steve Hayashi and Jason Dare: Stories from school to volunteering

Board of Directors Storytelling Project: Our second Storycorps conversation is between SFV Board Members Steve Hayashi (78) and Jason Dare (49). Amidst many laughs, they speak about how their paths led them to SFV, hobbies which included volunteering as a...

Istanbul and San Francisco are both home to Aydin

Aydin shares what he finds similar and different about his family of origin's home, Istanbul, and his home in California, where he and his wife raised twin girls. He shares favorite memories, dreams, and what he is most proud of...

Mission Mama; Maricela Ibarra & Yadira Del Valle

Maricela Ibarra (43) is interviewed by daughter Yadira Del Valle-Ibarra (21). Maricela is asked about what it was like moving to San Francisco and what her experience growing up in the Mission was like.

Dad at age 74.

We sat in a park in the Embarcadero, so it was noisy. I apologize for the parts that are inaudible.

The San Francisco Love Story

Marian Howard(86) talks with her granddaughter, Nina Howard(15) about her marraige and relationship with Bill Howard. She shares the story of their union, the importance of their marriage, and a lesson for the youth.

Aunt Vivian’s Wisdom

A chat between Vivian Padua, age 61, and her niece Juanita Soranno, age 37, about life lessons, family and how God has her back.

Wild Geese

Elena Dillon sits down with her dad Jonathan Dillon who shares his story of immigrating to America from Ireland. He describes the adventure and joy he finds in the States.

Words from the Wise Grandmother

Beth Conley is 72 years old, a loving daughter, mother and grandmother. She spends her time with her family, friends and the people she loves. She spreads kindness to everyone she interacts with!