Grant Erickson, Beverly Brook, Christy Hightower, , and

Grant Erickson, who had his 95th birthday ten days before telling this story, talks with Beverly Brook and Christy Hightower about the highlights of his life. He was one of eleven children, and grew up on a series of farms...

college life

Aniyah Birrages Age 19 2nd yr at Bradley University Jaliyah Tubbs Age 19 1st yr at Bradley University

Grandma Again
November 28, 2019 App Interview

Recorded Nov 28, 2019. A second interview with my grandma. Talk about her childhood with divorced parents, her experience with the wars, and her life as a wife.

Storytelling 1

An interview with my boyfriend about college.

Let me tell you about my brother…

Mary excitedly shared good memories about her family. She also recalled her childhood during World War II.

Friends for Life

Steven (18) and Anderson (18), friends forever. Discuss topics like their future and what their family and friends mean to them.

Early Marriage in South Texas

My Great Aunt Velma talks about what it was like to be married before, during, and after WWII in South Texas.

Maria Klock and Joseph Klock

Joseph Klock (19) talks with his mother, Maria Klock (53) about her immigration from Brazil to the United States when she was 14 years old, her transition to a new life here and how it affected the remainder of her...

Reflection

This is Owusu Slater's story of when he grew up in the Caribbean and his family upbringings. Owusu has been Pearls of Wisdom member for so many years. The Pearls of Wisdom is DOROT's cherished touring ensemble of elderly storytellers....

Keely Arnold: An Interview With My Grandmother, Julie Krebser

Hello, my name is Keely Arnold, and this is an interview with grandmother, Julie Krebser. This interview focuses on the following topic: "How Has Adolescence Change Since You We're A Child To Now?"

Joe Shearer and his daughters
December 28, 2022 App Interview

70-yr-old Joe talks to his daughters (Tia, 42, and Jamie, 40) about his Long Island childhood, chronic shyness, blue collar work, the family’s Disney miracle, and what happiness is. (Note: interview cuts off before we ended this lovely conversation with...

Anna and Mr. Truong

Anna and Mr. Truong have a conversation at the end of her senior year of high school.

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...