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Dr.Kathy Witt talks about her career as a teacher and principal.

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,...

An interview with Luanne McCartney, former executive assistant at the Salem Public Library and current patron speaking with Debbie Martinelli, current employee

[Recorded: Monday, March 21, 2022] Gerard Alexander (56) and Nathan Moore (41) have an impromptu One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Gerard, a UVA professor, and Nathan, general manager of WTJU radio station, discuss anthropology and their experiences traveling...

After immigrating to Los Angeles from Hamburg, Germany twenty years ago, Verena sits down to talk about German v. American differences.

Talia Ward, Baltimore Native and Roommate of Morgan Banks. Sit and discuss “Loving Friendships”.

In this interview, conducted on May 14,3019 in Tallahassee, Fl. I (18) interview my mother (41) about her childhood. She shares her story of how she grew up and how school was and the many teachers who impacted her life.

Superintendent of Lake Geneva Schools Peter Wilson (45) interviews his parents, Stephen Wilson (76) and Marcia Wilson (75), about their childhood experiences and their families. Marcia and Stephen also talk about their role models, family stories, and mutual support in...

This interview is with Christopher Diaz 16 years old and Emiliano Pantoja 17 years old. We are both friends from school. I discussed about Emiliano’s life, Family, and how it was growing up.

An interview with Jennifer Booth, a long time patron of the Salem Public Library and Debbie Martinelli a current employee

Amy Christian (52) interviewed Josilyn Pinnow (49) about homeschooling.

Education and wilderness encouragement

Moving as a "military brat" and making personal connections

An interview with Danny Owens about his life in the Buchanan County area.

This is an interview from my grandmother, Betty Austin. In this interview she talks about her early childhood, her relationship with my grandfather, and about all of her work experiences.

Don't play country roads

John Dann and Arlene Shy talk with Angela Oonk about their memories of working at the William L. Clements Library. John Dann was Curator of Manuscripts from 1972 to 1977 and Director from 1977 to 2007. Arlene Shy was a...

Elaine Turner Lamb talks with her colleague, Cristi Hebert about creating her own sense of home, especially in light of her life traveling, and recreating a home again and again, and especially the importance of story.

We discussed his work experiences and growing up in Buchanan county.

Barbara Yonker & Angela Vaughn discuss library memories, the importance of reading, and the value of a good community public library!

Rosemarie Martinez, patron of Salem Public Library & Angela Vaughn, employee, talk about growing up at the Salem Public Library & how reading shapes your life.

Grandpa’s insights into Appalachia, Vietnam and the state of the country.

My mother’s life and work in the Appalachian area.

Recording November 18, 2017 – These two women were instrumental in the process of Washington County opening a library in Hildale. Tamara Barlow had this dream and shared it with her friend Rachel Timpson, both residents of the twin communities...

Recording November 18, 2018 -- Amy Alkema describes her early experiences of going to the library in California and finding a 'happy place to read. As a mother she has continued the tradition of taking her children to libraries including...