Edward J. Powers with Helen Powers and family

Edward J. Powers, Sr. (79) shares stories and memories with his family about his childhood in Pottsville, PA, his career in Public Health, and the life he and wife Helen M. Powers (79) have had so far with their children,...

Tell me a little about yourself?

Thomas Minshall (49) talks with his son, Christopher Minshall (16) about his childhood back in Kennett, Pennsylvania. How a father talks about his life as a kid living in a rural part of Pennsylvania and what it is like growing...

Alexis Bearce

John Hunnicutt (57) talks with his granddaughter, Alexis Bearce (15) about his time spent in the service and his takeaway on life from that experience.

The Crazy Old Lady That Raised Me

Today I talked with my grandma; she is currently 59 years old. We talked about how she had a rough childhood with an alcoholic father and mother who didn't show any compassion or love. Her grandparents owned a farm where...

David and Onda Simpson discuss growing up during WWII and meeting each other in college

David and Onda Simpson review their life stories and discuss their unique experiences. Onda discusses growing up in Marion, Indiana during the 1940s. David speaks about growing up as a pastor's child during the Great Depression in South Dakota. David...

"Help people when you can"

For "The Great Thanksgiving Listen 2019", Jacob Dembin, a student at Egg Harbor Township High School, interviews his grandparents, Gail and Gill Dembin at his house in Egg Harbor Township. Gail and Gill explain many of their achievements both personal...

“I couldn’t STAND him when I first met him, and now I know why!”

This interview was conducted on November 22nd (Thanksgiving Day) in Sophia's home in Egg Harbor Township for 2018's Great Thanksgiving Listen. This conversation is between Sophia Dati (the "interviewer") and her grandparents from her father's side, Theresa and Ben Dati....

Jenny Rask and Gene Rask Interview 2.

Jenny Rask: 2020-08-24 00:40:22 Jenny Rask Interview 2 with father Gene Rask. Gene remembers growing up in Butte, Montana. He looks back at Butte, Montana as a mining town. How his family resided there and moved to Portland, Oregon for...

Klein Family History: Bob and Sally Klein Part I

My first recording session with my grandparents, Bob and Sally Klein, discussing their childhoods, their youths, and what their lives were like growing up.

Murray & Carol Mills: Thoughts on 62 years of marriage.
December 26, 2022 App Interview

Candace Unger talks with her grandparents, Murray & Carol Mills, in 2019 about how they started life together over 62 years prior.

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Mona Wilson, DeWayne Simmons, and Joseph Hall

Cousins Mona Wilson (61) and DeWayne Simmons (32) and their friend Joseph "Joe" Hall (52) speak about Creole culture and zydeco music.

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Ashley Boone and R.Sterling Washington

Friends Ashley Boone (31) and Sterling Washington (31) discuss their friendship and how it's developed and changed over time. They also talk about their personal growth, goals, and how loss of parents at a young age affected who they grew...

DIY Ski Mask

My step-father tells us how it was like growing up with a strict mom in the country and how he decided to make his very own ski mask.

Back in the Day

For The Great Thanksgiving Listen 2019, Alex Naumchik, a junior, interviews his Grandmother, Gloria Vassallo. In this interview, Gloria talks about her childhood with her two siblings and the lives of her parents. She talks about the importance of religion...

Anna Bartlett and Kate Johnson

[Recorded Tuesday, September 12, 2023] Anna (19) from Douglasville, Georgia, and Kate (18) from Somerville, Massachusetts participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Anna discusses finding leadership and...

“I Don’t Worry About Little Things”

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Cecilia Munoz (16) interviews her past teacher history teacher, Ralph Bernard (65) about the events that shaped him into the influential person he is today. Mr. Bernard...

“April 17th is your Gotcha Day”

In this recording I, Laren Barrett, sit down in my kitchen in Egg Harbor Township, NJ on November 26, 2018 with my mom and dad as they talk about the careers they’ve had growing up and what they remember about...

Growing up and Parenting

Gabby Harrison interviews her mother Catherine Harrison. They discuss Cathy's childhood as the daughter of an Italian immigrant, her experience as a parent, and more.

Common Ground Tacony Oral History Project: Cyril Van Landingham

Originally from Connecticut Cyril moved to Philadelphia to live with his Grandparents after the loss of both of his parents. Cyril and I talk about his day job working in the school system, how he went to Fisk University and...

Three Generations of Dreamers, Pt 2: Chasing Dreams with Aimee J, Salin Geevarghese, and his son Sanjay

This is Part 2 of the Three Generations of Dreamers conversation with Aimee J, Salin Geevarghese, and his son Sanjay. The most poignant moment is at the end when Sanjay speaks about the impact of his grandfather's Alzheimer's on himself.

Luke Dawson interviewing his grandfather, Joseph Craten

Luke Dawson, age 16, interviewing his grandfather, Joseph Craten, age 78, in Maryland.