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We talked about my mom's childhood and her journey coming to the U.S.

Interview with my dad

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Chantilly, VA, Cindy Nguyen interviews Ms. Black about her childhood and life. Ms. Black shares her stories on how New York and changes, like a sudden adventure in the military, has made...

In this interview, conducted on November 28th, 2017 in Norfolk Collegiate School, Virginia, Claire Fornsel (almost sixty) tells her student Emma Lu (17) what was her childhood like and how she decided to be a teacher. Ms. Fornsel is known...

My grandfather talks about how he lived in Kiev during his early life and his first jobs in both Russia and The U.S.

This is the story of how my parents fell in love. It’s honest, and real, and very very cute.

While intended on talking about the past personal live of a mother that a child wanted to know more about actually became a conversation more about our changing society and what that means for families.

My mom described her first experience living in the United States emigrating from the Philippines in comparison to her childhood there.

I just asked some questions about my mom and found out some things that I never knew before. I figured out what her childhood was like and her growing up. It was nice to have her share her experiences with...

She was a good sport about the interview even though she doesn't like having to answer on the spot. I spent most of my interview asking her about her childhood and memories in general.

Lisa Pfeffer talks about her life growing up on Long Island in an Italian-American family. She discusses being moved to Texas at 12 years old, and facing prejudices for being different. She reflects on her childhood 1700 miles away from...

Everybody has their own story. For this project I decided to interview my grandmother. This storycorps project has benefited me because now I understand the challenges and all the hardships that my grandmother has gone through. My grandmother’s responses to...

On Thanksgiving day I sit down and ask my grandmother questions about her life and her memories of me.

Kate St. Clair (24) interviews her fiance, Daniel Misar (24) about their relationship including when they first met, their date on the Empire State Building, Valentine's Day plans, and DM's proposal of marriage.

Goes through the life of a young Italian girl living with her parents and growing up with Italian immigrant parents

Jenny Madox talks about her experience as a child going through her parents divorce and all that came with it.

Hy Brett talks about growing up on the Lower East Side, working for The New York Post, writing, and meeting his wife in the Catskills

Marge Kilian Lokey talks to Marilyn Graham about her life for the Peace Community Church project "Celebrate the 90s."

Martha Colon describes her childhood, family, lessons learned, and advice she would give to those who need it.

What is the hardest thing you ever had to say to someone? Sometimes disappointing your parents is the only thing that will lead to your own happiness in life. My favorite childhood memory. A special toy and a birthday.

Ted discusses his career in theater, resiliency, and the topic of child abuse

Marion Gruber (86) visits StoryCorps Atlanta to talk about her life with her daughters, Randi Yablon (62) and Suzy Blough (61), as well as her granddaughter Sara Blough (27).

My dad talked about how he met my mom and events that were important to his life. Along with his past family and what he wanted to be.

My grandpa moved to New York from Puerto Rico when he was about 6 or 7 years old. He has outlived most of the people in his life and is one of the few people left out of his siblings....

86 year old remembers the trials of escaping Austria during the nazi occupation. A lesson in acceptance and understanding.