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We reminisced about Mom’s childhood and the people who were most influential to her. We also discussed what she’s most grateful for and what she hopes for for her children.

We discussed my early childhood, her parenting decisions (to work part-time to spend more time with her kids), and her past dreams about how her life was going to go. She also shared her hopes for me and my future...

Estela Fernandez, born on December 6th of 1940, is the daughter of European refugees who came to Buenos Aires, Argentina during World War 1. She talks about her fondest memories, such as hanging out with her families on the weekends,...

Walter R. Zurasky, born and raised in Pennsylvania, talks about his life from childhood, living on a farm, to meeting his loving wife at Clarion College.

My grandfather, Robert Chase who is 87, talks about his experience with World War II and his time as a biologist. The interview was conducted in November of 2017 in Lansdale, Pennsylvania.

Marilyn Lagattuta, 89, shares details her early childhood in Springdale, PA, just outside of Pittsburgh.

This is an interview with my great grandma, Dorris Halogen. This was recorded on November 23rd, 2017. In this interview, she discusses some early memories, as well as some modern topics. She discusses different parts of her life and how...

Jewel Daney and El Johnsen spoke about Jewel’s childhood in Pennsylvania, her transition to New Jersey, and people who influenced her life.

Christian is a high school student who frequents the Tacony Arts Lab classes and open studios. Christian was really excited by the interview and cyanotype process, so much so he quickly downloaded the StoryCorps app. Upon encouraging Christian to start...

The first and smaller part of the interview with Mom about her life after high school and before I was born.

We talk about my moms life and interests, getting closer to each other

My grandma grew up in a full house but it was good because she was able to be cared for by her aunt when her parents had places to be. Her childhood was sometimes chaotic since she grew up in...

We talked about their childhood's growing up with single mothers, the early days of their relationship, and what they learned in life.

We talked about his childhood up until he started working for Lebanon Valley College.

Talking to my Great Grandmother about her life, her family, and some random little things.

“You came you saw you conquered” -Alfred Morgan Alfred Morgan shares his life with his granddaughter Rachel Meshach. He shares stories from his time in the navy and stories from his childhood. Alfred also gives many great life lessons during...

Details of Will’s life. (Ignore is trying to figure it out at the beginning)

I asked my grandparents about their childhoods and relationships through life. Topics such as modern drug use and safety are covered, along with some interesting family factoids.

This interview focused on the family, traditions, and careers of the interviewee, Drew Gannon. He gave an in-depth description of his family’s thanksgiving traditions as well as his childhood job as a paperboy. Childhood memories, advice, and good stories are...

I sat down with my uncle Pete and we talked about what it was like to grow up in a small town in the 1950s. He talked about his sister and what she was like as a teenager. He talkes...

This interview was conducted with my mother, Vanessa Steckel, in which I asked her about her childhood, work life, and about me. This interview was heartfelt and it told me more about my mother that I may not have known...

My grandmother raised me alongside my mom when I was growing up. With that in mind, interviewing her was the only option.

In this interview, conducted on December 2nd, 2019 in Sarver, PA, Hannah Slaughenhoupt (16) interviews her mom Oleva Slaughenhoupt (48). They discuss all aspects of Oleva’s life from her childhood, marriage, and career. Oleva looks back on many fond memories...

This is the interview Aidan Schwartz (17) conducted on his grandmother, Carole Schwartz (70). This interview was conducted on November 25, 2021 in the living room of Aidan's parent's house. This interview discusses various topics of Carole's life such as...

The great Thanksgiving listen from my mother