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Al Rickli is interviewed by his son Richard, grandson Stephen, and daughter-in-law Elizabeth about growing up in New York City and his experiences in WW II.

Proud Army BRAT and military community advocate Gracie Burgess (21) speaks with conversation partner Cole Johnston (26) about her childhood, an incident during deployment that led to her father's disability, her value of resilience, and her hopes for the future.

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...

Lisa (37) and Amy (51) interview their mother Alma (79) about her childhood in Youngstown, OH, meeting and falling in love with her husband, and their extended family.

Kathryn Adisman, 57, interviews her friend and former dance teacher, Mary Anthony

Eve and Alma talk about how it took 30 years before they became partners.

One Small Step conversation partners Pamela Rhett [no age given] and Ursula Baker [no age given] discuss their upbringings in parts of Georgia, and the changing political landscape that has both of them concerned.

Folklife Director Lesley Schierenbeck interviews Cape May native decoy carver Jack Murray about his apprenticeship with J.P. Hand of Cape May, his passion for carving, and why decoy carving is a unique folk art. Jack volunteers his time by showing...

Spouses Marcy McKay (54) and Mark McKay (54) remember the house fire that changed their lives.

Jason Lewin (43) interviews his mother Janice Lewin (74) on the stories of her life, including her childhood and family, meeting her husband, and her hopes for Jason's children.

Bill was interviewed by his daughters Pam and Deb and his son-in-law David. Talked about growing up during the Depression around educators, his work in the military during WW2 and having a God-blessed life.

Elizabeth Rosen, 89, talks with her granddaughters Hanna Kanofsky, 21, and Samantha Kanofsky, 23, about growing up with Korean parents in Hawaii and her marriage and family.

Jill Shah (18) speaks with her older sister (25) about her childhood and young adult experience as a first-generation Indian-American woman. Zina discusses her experience with growing up in a large family, the standards that she had to live up...

Hazel Wilson (96) tells her son Michael Wilson (65) about her life, her religion and her affinity for cooking.

Emily Farris (35) interviews her mother, Anne Farris Rosen (64) about life's losses and how that translates to living through the pandemic. Through this conversation they discover how their relationship has evolved during times of uncertainty by reflecting on their...

Mother and daughter, Lezah Stenger (74) and Stephanie Stenger (53), have a conversation about their contributions, memories, and experiences in the Junior League of Springfield.

Robert Hebbeler discusses his experience serving in the Vietnam War and what life was like for him during the 60s. He also presents advice he would give to his younger self and how it connects with the advice he would...

Naomi interviews her Grandmother, Lorraine, about growing up the daughter of Vaudeville performers.

Megha Patel (18) talks with her close friend Shaila Gopal (18) about her struggles and triumphs through her athletic career. While having to balancing academics, mental health, and social life, Shaila reveals her motivation to grow from her severe physical...

Geraldine, 87, talks with her granddaughter Courtney, 30, about her family’s heritage and the connection with Grass Valley, California.

Dr. David Smith is a microbiologist at the NASA Ames Research Center. David led the design, construction, and validation of two NASA Balloon Program payloads carrying biology experiments (E-MIST and MARSBOx) as well as the use of a bio-aerosol collector...