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John Neumann talks with his friend Don O'Brien about growing up in Eastern Washington, on the northern end of the Columbia River, and about his career as an educator. Recorded March 23, 2024

This story is told by Ellie Carlson about how she met the love of her life, while being interviewed by Abbie Carlson. This story goes through the process of explaining a love that has lasted for 62 years, and how...

Ronald D. Joos, 63, is interviewed by his daughter Kristin E. Joos, 31, about being gay.

Brandon Sharp (18) and his social worker Tim Rollins [no age given] reflect on Brandon's experience in the foster care system.

William D. Evers (83) by Peter Emblad (43) on W.’s family history. W. talks about his parents and grandparents’ immigration to the U.S. from Germany, and their rise in prominence in San Francisco

Mother talks about what she’s learned in life

I interviewed my mother, who is a Ukrainian immigrant from the Soviet Union. Topics discussed included her experience transitioning to American life and Soviet culture

Emily Pierce (daughter) interviews her mother (Karen Pierce) In their small house on a cold november 28th in there living room.Karen Pierce is a loving mother of 4 kids, two daughters (Emily Pierce, Elizabeth Loverencic) And two sons (Robert Pierce,...

In this interview I ask my dad, a seeker of adventures, to reflect on his life. He shares stories from growing up in Nicaragua in the 60s, working for the government in the 80s, and starting a business from scratch....

We talked about his whole life and the decisions he has made to get where he is today. We also talked about his love for the outdoors and traveling abroad. Finally, we talked a little about his wife and children.

Mr. Martin tells Elliott what childhood was like in his time and also a couple stories of his amazing family.

Francis Wong (72) talks to his wife Mary Ann Wong (62) about his life, his accomplishments and the things he is most proudest of.

One Small Step conversation partners and siblings Nancy Harness (66) and Eric Keller (57) talk about growing up in the same household at different time periods and how that shaped their differing world views. They also discussed the Covid vaccine,...

Mrs. Terri Miles talks about her childhood, her time working at Lincoln Elementary, and how her life has been since retirement.

Jenny Pachucki, the Oral Historian for the National September 11 Memorial and Museum, interviewed Sharon Watts, a close friend and ex-fiance of Captain Patrick Brown of the FDNY who was killed on 911. Sharon talked about their first meeting, the...

This is an interview by a daughter asking her dad questions to know about his past. For example question were asked about his childhood and where he live which was Philadelphia and had both grandparents living near by. I wanted...

Sandhya Rajagopalan (18) talks to her mother, Vandana Rajagopalan (45), about memories of growing up in India and how her life changed after she moved to America in her 20s

One Small Step partners Nicholas Palisch (43) and Stephen Burdett (62) talk about their political views, major life moments, and their careers.