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My aunt talked about her job, her life before the center and after.

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Oceanside, New York, Madeline Feldman (15) and her grandmother Karen Rosenstein (73) discuss her childhood and family. Karen shares an overview of her chapters in life. She shares stories about growing up...

The world and the changes within after 9/11 from the perspective of two young, artistic college students in 2001.

Lydia Weiss (33) and Kyle Holsinger-Johnson (36) discuss childhood memories and experiences, identity, love, and navigating life. They talk about their relationship with one another and how it started, as well as their personal growth and proudest moments.

Claire McCoy (58) sits down with her father, George Black (86), to ask him about his experiences as an actor and his career as a professor in the theater departments of various universities.

Mara Jill Herman (Astoria) interviews her mom Emmi S. Herman (Searingtown) on Mother's Day, 5.9.2021. They chat about community, collaboration, vaccine awareness, and legacy.

Interview with dad about growing up, religion, and his favorite memories of me and our family.

Following the end of World War II, some German Prisoners of War were kept in Ithaca, New York. Buses would bring them to nearby farms where the were fed and worked in the fields.

I asked my mom 15 questions about her life and reflecting on her ancestry and experiences.

Interview with my grandma about her past, favorite memories, and her dreams for me in the future

Grandma Edith talks about her childhood in Brooklyn in 1950s and her reflections on her family.

StoryCorps facilitator Courtney Gilbert (28) talks with Bruria Finkel (87) about her career as an artist, her family and how she opened doors for women in the arts.

That morning I wished that I could meet with the famous band and network with them. That night I was on stage singing with them! A miracle in Monterrey and in my life as an artist.

Ishmael Sanford talks with Stevie Ray Dallimore about influences in his life, lessons he learned, jobs, school and growing up, politics, religion, and film and theater.

The interview was taken in my house on sunday, november 26, 2017. I, Grace Rocco, was the interviewer and am 16 years old. My dad, Mark Rocco, was the interviewee, and is 45 years old. I interviewed my dad about...

During Thanksgiving dinner this year, I interviewed an elderly from my church. We talked about her current life, immigration experiences and happy memories.

We discussed the current election, his military service, religion, family, and more!

Orbit Clanton (56) tells Eliel Cruz about growing up in Baltimore, MD, joining the navy, realizing he was gay, falling in love, and becoming an HIV activist.

We discussed her childhood and the places she grew up. Her family and our own family now. She also talked about her career and how she got to where she is today.

We talked about my grandmother’s childhood and her experiences. We also discussed her work experience and political views.

Susan (45) talks to her son, Chase (16), about her childhood, growing up in Philadelphia, and where she ended up now. From how society has changed to how it’s still the same today as it was 40 years ago, she...

This interview conducted in Niskayuna, New York in December 2017, by Matthew Chao (16) interviewing his grandfather John Dowley (74) about his time growing up and his family. Dowley shares how his family influenced his life and initiated changes in...

Odelia Krasner Friedman interviewed Kati Steiner about her bat mitzvah and growing up Jewish

Teaching Artist Rich Garr expounds on the roots of his practice

In this interview, recorded and the third of December of 2017, Brooklynne Clark interviews her mother Porscha Clark about her life experiences and views on life. Porscha talks about her childhood in New York and her adolescence in North Carolina....