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Zoraida Lopez and Grace Ali

Zoraida (33) and Grace (33) talk about their friendship, their artistry, their immigrant families and Zoraida's pregnancy.

JFK Oral History // Oral History Project

My father and I sit down to talk about President John F. Kennedy, his assassination, legacy, and how he saw my grandfather save a guys life.

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Janine Getler and Mary Holderman

One Small Step conversation partners Janine Getler (62) and Mary Holderman (43) discuss each of their efforts towards helping people who need housing, boundaries with family and politics, and their ties to unions.

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Kaitlyn McMurtry and Richard Kirkpatrick

One Small Step conversation partners Kaitlyn "Katie" McMurtry (30) and Richard "Rick" Kirkpatrick (63) talk about their traumatic experiences. They share thoughts about religion and the roles of the government.

Steve Desroches and David Drake

Steve Desroches (47) and David Drake (58) talk about Drake's life in the theater, particularly his landmark one-man show "The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me" and his drag character Tawny Heatherton as well as his work as the artistic director...

My grandfathers childhood

In conclusion my grandfather survived through the Great Depression survived WW2 enlisted in korean army in 1950 had four children and 12 grandchildren now lives a peaceful life

A conversation of gratitude, remembrance and love on the first day of Naomi’s 98th year.

On the day after Naomi's 98th birthday and the day before Thanksgiving, Julia and Naomi explore memories of their Norwegian roots in rural Minnesota and discuss the gifts we get and give to one another by way of showing and...

Dr. Barbara Mates interview

Growing up during WW2 as a Jew, religion, women’s rights, teaching, and the Great Depression all in one interview!

Great Uncle Joe, 90 and Full of Life

My Great Uncle Joe: "I've had a gorgeous life." After the interview, he kept going. Looking at a 60" TV, he said the first TV he bought his father-in-law was a console with a 7" screen that received a single...

Interview with grandma re dating, wedding, honeymoon

Sora Frankel, born in 1919, recalls her first date, courtship, wedding and honeymoon in New York City in a conversation with her grandson.

An Interview With My Inspiring Noni

Molly Tittemore (15) talks with her Noni (Sicilian slang term for "grandmother"), who is 79 years old. They discussed her childhood, and how the events of her childhood transformed her into the dynamic woman she is today. Her Noni believes...

Interview with my mom

Talked about a little bit of everything. The government was mentioned if you’re interested.

Bob Alpern interviewed by John Friedrich

John Friedrich (55) interviews his friend Bob Alpern (92) about his young adulthood in the years following WWII. He discusses living in Greenwich Village in New York City in the late 1940s and early 1950s, attending New York University, and...

Steve Desroches and Michelle Axelson

Steve Desroches (48) talks to Michelle Axelson (45) about her move to Provincetown, Massachusetts where she is known for her activism and as the owner of the historic and iconic feminist bookstore Womencrafts.

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Monica Whatley and Bandele [no name given]

Monica Whatley (32) interviews her friend, Bandele [no name given] (73), about his incarceration in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Bandele reflects on what he learned during the 33 years during which he was detained, his relationship...