The Korean War

My Grandpa’s experience fighting in Korea

“Our accomplishments show what kind of people we are”

The older sister of 3 girls, talking about experiences and life,how she believed in herself in order to become a future microbiologist,one of the biggest role model in my life, and a successful future scientist,is wonderful how advice from a...

“Always enhance your strength, overcome your weakness… Be yourself and that’s the most important”

A niece(Iris Chin)interviews her aunt(Grace Woo) about the lessons she’s learned throughout life. Also, she states different pieces of advice to pass on to future generations such as “Always enhance your strength, overcome your weakness...Be yourself and that’s the most...

“Your family wants to help you even if it seems like they don’t” Maxwell Hwee The Great Thanksgiving Listen Interview

November 25, 2017 in Fresh Meadows, NY, Maxwell Hwee interviews his cousin, Jordan Hwee. Jordan explains his family, and what they do for him, his friends, how they support him, and his school life. He also mentions his current life,...

The great thanksgiving listen

On November 26th, I talked with my mother, Karen Wong in our home at Bayside, New York. During the interview, we talked about her childhood in China and what it was like to change lifestyles into America. She told me...

Uncle Gary Lazzara: From the Past to the Future

After over 10 years of pancake-filled breakfasts and festive holidays with him, Felicity finally decided it was time to give back. For the first time in a long time coming, she decided to put her Uncle Gary in the spotlight....

Growing Up & School

I talked with my roommate who is Korean about growing up & school. Then I could know a lot of Korean cultures and people.

Thanksgiving Project

Today interviewed my sister about different topics on life. She talked about who impacted her the struggles she went through and certain concepts needed in order to succeed. My sister truly is an amazing person who has been through a...

“I would say my childhood was very active”

This is an interview of My Mom Michelle Casalo and the interveiwer Thomas Casalo and I choose my Mom because she will have the best knowledge about my family history as well I don’t know the best about her childhood....

An American In Japan: Korean War (Pt. 1)

My grandfather tells me the stories of his service on the MRS (military rail service) in American based Japan during the Korean War. He gives personal insight into his experience as a young American man in an unfamiliar land during...

Interview 11-24

Maury is 78 and has an amazing life for everything.

Interviewing Omma (Mom)

Sienna (17) discusses with Omma (52) her childhood in South Korea and what her transition was like when moving to the United States.

My cousin’s life lesson, decisions and childhood memories

A cousin (Kathy Lin) interviews her cousin (Sarah Zhang) on her life lessons, decisions and childhood memories. Throughout Sarah's life she has made many life decisions but hasn't regret anything. The decisions she made is greatly influenced by her mother....

My sister’s love for performing

Rachel explains her childhood memories of dancing. She also tells me how she fell in love with preforming. She wants this career more because it is hard to achieve. She lastly give great advice to others who want to pursue...

Her identity was shaped by her experience of having to live in America.

On December the 1st, 2019, a mother of 3 kids details her interesting story about how she immigrated to America and what the journey felt like. She talks about how the plane ride trip and the difference in connections she...

Ed Dunn – a former Marine in the late 1950’s.

A brief interview with Ed Dunn, a Marine in the late 1950’s. Within our conversation, we discussed where he was stationed, life for him as a Marine, segregation, and how the Marines shaped him as a person and how he...

StoryCorps Connect Nov 15 2022: Han Soo Oh and Theodore Gubser Interview
November 15, 2022 App Interview

Han Soo Oh (88.5) talked to his grandson, Theodore Gubser (12) with input from Joann Oh (81), Han Soo's wife, Theo's grandmother, and Elisa Oh, Han Soo and Joann's daughter and Theo's mother.

Aunts personal interview

Interview with my aunt about her life as a child and her favorite memories

Korean War

Arnold Wells (88) discusses his experience in the Korean War at only 17 years old.

“If you have a goal, stick to it and pray to God.”

Sukhjit Kaur shares her memories of her childhood and the lessons she has learned throughout her life. She also shares her experience of moving to the United States of America for the first time.

My Mothers Childhood as A Chinese Immigrant

This interview is based on Betty Chan’s childhood, from immigrating from Hong Kong to America. We talked about what her childhood was like in both Hong Kong and America, how were they different and what she thought of it. The...

“Never harm anyone and always be nice to the others.”

It's Nov24,2017.Hearing the backgroud of my best friend had surprise me a lot. For example,one of his earliest childhood memories was going to the supermarket with his family every month. Jason had look upon with his dad who had helped...

My Brothers Then and Now

During this interview we discussed about the childhood life my brother went through that made him the way he is today. He was a shy person before, but due to the events that happened in his life, it caused him...

As Humans, Adapting is What We Do Best

This interview took place in Bayside, New York, on December 1st, 2019. In it, Ami Farrell asks her mother, Setsu Sakaguchi, about the challenges she has faced in life and what she has learned from them. As an immigrant from...