Mother talks to son about her childhood

In this interview, conducted in November 2020 in Anaheim California, Isaiah Juarez interviews his mother about her childhood in Santa Ana. She shares her story about growing up with her parents. She also talks about what she did over the...

Heather Wall Gutknecht, Peter Gutknecht, And Ray Wall

Heather Gutknecht: 2020-12-30 17:14:28 Ray Wall (80) talks to his daughter, Heather Gutknecht (52) and grandson Peter Gutknecht (17) about his childhood, life experiences, and lessons he has learned.

Maureen Martinson and Desiree Marcil Reflects On Relationship With Her Life

Distance makes the heart grow fonder. On April 27th 2021, Desiree Marcil in Yorba Linda, California interviews mother, Maureen Martinson, in Brea, California. Maureen Martinson reflects on her life with a hospitalized parent, a liberal daughter, and the effects of...

Lois Spearing 4-14-2020

Lois Spearing (89) talks with her granddaughter, Lindsay Pope (36) about her life from childhood to adult.

Interview with my mom

Eric Hoang (17) talks with his mom, Trinh Hoang (47) about her childhood and life in America. They discuss about her values and what she enjoyed as a kid and how she gives back to her Vietnamese community despite being...

Life as an Indian Immigrant

I talked with my mom about her life as an immigrant in America and how her views and values have changed since coming here.

Meet Ukrainian Folk Artist & Educator Oksana Pasakas!

In this interview, Folklife Director Lesley Schierenbeck interviews Oksana Pasakas of Ukrainian History & Education Center of New Jersey to discuss the traditional folk customs of the Ukraine, and the importance of continued education in the traditional folk arts of...

Interview with Lisa Fondren

Lisa and I talked about her move from Detroit to Knoxville when she was five, and her family in Sevierville on her father's side and her mother's family in Pennsylvania. We also talked about Appalachian stereotypes and not wanting to...

Mary Ellen Spencer: What it Means to be From East Tennessee

Pellissippi State Libraries librarian Allison McKittrick talks with Dean of the PSCC Libraries Mary Ellen Spencer about her favorite places and favorite artist in Appalachia as well as what it means to be from East Tennessee.

The Life of A Not So Average School Teacher

In this interview, conducted in November 2021 in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Alexander Adair (16) interviews his father Andrew Adair (51) about his childhood and family life in Pennsylvania. Mr. Adair shares his stories of growing up with 5...

Patricia Medenwald

Erin McCoy (16) talks with a family friend, Patricia (Patty) Medenwald (65) about her experience living during the 1960s. They discuss topics such as the moon landing, the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the Vietnam War, and the Civil Rights...

Natalie Campbell and Lindsay Campbell

Sisters Natalie and Lindsay Campbell speak with Parchment Community Library Ambassador Karen Woodworth about their memories of the Kindleberger Summer Festival of the Performing Arts.

Working Women w/ Bibi and Audrey

Former actress/lawyer, Reba Thomas, shares her personal experiences to Audrey (16) regarding her unusual career path and gives advice to future working mothers!

Interview with Margarita.

Margarita talks about her life and her troubles and ways she improved. She also talks about her job.

I ask my father about the little things that will always be important to him.

My father describes his life story beginning from his experience as a refugee and ending with his accomplishments in business.

Mike Marrero's Marriage

Mike Marrero grew up in Southern California and met the love of his life while in college. Long before he settled down and created a family, he learnt to deal with a long-term relationship and everything that came with it....