My “Nana”; A Journey of Hard Work

A story told by a grandpa about his up bringing and his perseverance to tackling the real world asked by his granddaughter. His passion for education and success reflects off of his aspirations and struggles.

Dinner with Sullivan C.

After an enjoyable dinner with my friend Sullivan Clisham, I asked him pressing questions about his life and legacy. We discussed childhood memories, regrets, and what the future holds as young adults. We are 17 years old preparing for college...

Getting to know you

Just getting to know my dad more whether I knew the story or not just delving into a different part of his life.

James Smith Jr. 103 years Old-His Story

Mr. James Smith Jr. is 103 years old. He is being interviewed by his granddaughter, Mrs. Tamara Pryor. Tamara is 48 years old. In this interview, they are taking a brief walk through Mr. James Smith Jr.'s life.

Thanksgiving Interview

What makes people happy throughout a long life. What are some good morals to have.

Growing up in Lebanon

This StoryCorps interview was about my grandmothers life growing up in Beirut, Lebanon and her move to Chicago, Illinois.

My Mother and me (son) on the talk of Life. (Spanish)

This is a conversation between me and my mother based on her life experience and what she went through to give me lessons and an adventure of scenes of distinct cultures. It can also be seen the ideologies that she...

Nancy Colvin on Her Life

I talk to my grandmother about growing up, having kids, moving, and her purpose in life.

Interview

This interview is based on modern day life and past life. This shows how being a teen was back then and how it is now

Thaddeus Murphy’s Take on Progressing from a Poor Childhood to a Successful Lawyer

Thad Murphy discusses his timeline from working as a minor in order to help his family to working at his education and law school. He discusses law school as he experienced it: difficult and stressful, yet fulfilling and gratifying. Additionally,...

Talking to my Dad

How to live you life to the fullest and not do dumb things

Practice English

I interviewed My friend Jabari about how he liked school and about his summer.

My grandma and me

The life of a woman who worked hard all her life.

Mother’s story

Daughter sits down with mom to talk about life before coming to the U.S.

Raudel speaks

My dad is not a very opened person and I decided to choose him because I would like for him to open up me about his life and what it was like for him growing up.

The Ways of Life

I ask My grandpa questions to know more about who he is and how he got to where he is today. Learning life lessons, and things that should be passed down through generations.

A talk with my Grandpa

In this interview, recorded November 23, 2016 in Urbana, Illinois, I, Jack Larson age 16, talk to my Grandpa, Carl S Larson age 84, about his life and experiences. Born in 1934, he attended University of Illinois and became a...

Getting to Know Jane Super

A journey into grandma’s life and what made Jane Super Jane Super.

A Day and A Life with Bigpa

This is about my Grandfathers past and the ups and downs of it. He explains his own wisdom of truth about life as well.

Interview with mom

The story of someone who although had a rough childhood has risen to me a great person.