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Marilyn is my mom and is from Ohio. She grew up by Youngstown. In this interview I ask her about her childhood. I also learn about our family traditions and hear stories about her life.

My dad explains what he did as a child growing up and what things changed as he went into highschool.

Interview for social studies class on human migration.

My grandma recounts stories from her childhood in Puerto Rico as well as her time in Cleveland in the 50’s.

Rosemarie Martinez, patron of Salem Public Library & Angela Vaughn, employee, talk about growing up at the Salem Public Library & how reading shapes your life.

Life of Troy Russell (1973-present)

I interviewed my mother, Chrystal Rogers, for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank...

An interview with Jennifer Booth, a long time patron of the Salem Public Library and Debbie Martinelli a current employee

An interview with Luanne McCartney, former executive assistant at the Salem Public Library and current patron speaking with Debbie Martinelli, current employee

Conducted on April 21st in Santa Monica, California, Frank Xu (51) discusses with Hannah Xu (16) about his immigrant experience in America. He reflects on his experiences and the expectations he held when he first came in 1999.

On November 26th, 2021 Alexa Michael and her grandmother Jill Handy talk in their hometown of Hicksville, Ohio about Jill’s life growing up as a woman in the 1950s and 60s. They talk about Jill’s parents, and her sister Sally....

I interviewed my mom about her childhood

In this interview we talked about my grandma’s life in Ohio, her siblings, love life and achievements.

My father, David Hyatt talks about his childhood and military life

A daughter (36) interviews her mom (63) after Thanksgiving about growing up and raising a family in the midwest.

Luke Halski (14) interviews his Grandpa (George Salava, 79). They discussed the troubles and fun times of growing up during World War Two in upper peanut in Ohio (a small mining town). George grew up wanting to travel the world...

In this interview conducted in November 2017 in Medina, Ohio, 14 year old Jordan Walker interviews his uncle,Larry Hill, (42) about his time living in Bermuda and what he experienced there. He also talks about what he is proud of...

This is an interview with my father Scott Jones. I interviewed my father because he’s a great person and he’s had an interesting life. We talk about his childhood and I ask him various questions.

In this interview. Conducted in November 2017 in Flower Mound, Texas. Andrew Pamer(15) interviews his father John Pamer(49) about his childhood in Strongsville Ohio. John talks about how important his wife has to him when he was forced to move...

Al Fulton describe is childhood and work life.

Ricky Crary spoke about his childhood, work life, and experience being unhoused.

Interview between Emelia Miller, long time patron of our library and Debbie Martinelli (current employee of the Salem Public Library)

Interview for the Salem Public Library with Teresa Rhodes (former programming coordinator) with Debbie Martinelli (current employee)

On November 24th, 2021 Alexa Michael and her grandmother Jill Handy talk in their hometown of Hicksville, Ohio about Jill’s life growing up as a woman in the 1950s and 60s. They talk about Jill’s parents, and her sister Sally....

Interview with Bert Parise about his service with the military on November, 10th, 2017