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A discussion on growing up as the “odd one out” in a caucasian neighborhood, and discovering family values through media and human interraction.

Steve Desroches (49) talks to Marc Guerrette (57) about life in Provincetown, Massachusetts and his involvement with the theatrical troupe the Gold Dust Orphans.

Steve Desroches (47) talks to his friend Austin Tyler (38) about his interests and experiences with the paranormal as well as horror films, spooky stories, and more.

Steve Desroches (48) talks to Adam Shanahan (42) about his work as drag queen Raquel Blake in Dallas, Texas and Provincetown, Massachusetts.

Steve Desroches (48) talks to Brent Daly about his work as a stand up comic and the character of Anne Hutchinson he created, inspired by a real historical figure, and the walking tours of Provincetown, Massachusetts he does as her.

This is a practice interview with Ashlyn for HIST 222.

Steve Desroches (48) talks to his friend Anthony Hand (54) about their friendship, drag queens and Hand's movie "Maxxie LaWow", an animated film about a drag super-shero.

This is a quick interview of me and my mom talking about her life and some experiences she had had over the years.

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

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.

Interviewer James Bovaird (Age 14) interviews Victoria Bovaird (Age 53) his mother.

My papa Jack says he is very boring, but to me, I always love learning about about him. He told me about my mom, how he loved school and his jobs.

Steve Desroches (48) talks to Christopher Kenney about his life as a dancer and as Edie, a high-kicking drag queen.

Steve Desroches (48) talks to Dr. Matt Bell (51) about his work as a professor at Bridgewater State University (MA) specifically his work in the field of queer studies.

Steve Desroches (49) talks to Prescott Seymour (39) about his work as drag queen Sutton Lee Seymour.

Steve Desroches (47) talks to Kevin Walsh (54) about his drag character Trampolina, an icon in both Boston and Provincetown, Massachusetts.

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Jim Batchelder, with thirteen generations in Massachusetts, recollects his life growing up in Andover. After becoming a beloved art teacher for many years, and working closely with the Andover Center for History and Culture to...

Steve Desroches (47) and Michael Steers (45) talk about Steers' career as a drag queen performing as Anita Cocktail in Provincetown, Massachusetts and beyond.

interviewing my grandpa

Steve Desroches (48) talks to John James Pirroni (36) about his work as a drag queen performing under the name Delta Miles.

This interview was between a mother and daughter. The mother does not know fluent English; therefore, I did this interview in Spanish. The Spanish language is also familiar to me, since it is my native language. In this interview, we...

Samantha Gilgan (19) interviews her mother, Lisa (51) about living through important events, counting your blessings while living through a pandemic, and the importance of art and music in a time like this.

Christopher McCary (63) and John Sullivan (56) became unexpected celebrities when they traveled from Anniston, Alabama to Provincetown, Massachusetts to get married on May 17, 2004. Celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary they talk about that day with Steve Desroches (49),...

My grandmother and I talk about her past from the 1920s to present. We talk about the second world war and how that affected her life as well as how her family managed as immigrants.

Steve Desroches (48) talks to Julie Wheeler (58) about her life as a musician, comedian and drag king as well as life in Provincetown, Massachusetts.