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Ben Wick talks with his mother, Padma Wick, about the journey of her family to the US from Austria during World War II.

Les and his family had many narrow escapes from the Nazis during the war and they eventually managed to escape across the boarder to Austria from Hungary. They had to live in a camp for a few months before they...

Evelyn Cope interviewing her brother Mike Burkett at his home in Arizona

Jean Claude Malterre came to America from France for a job opportunity and never left. Since that time, he became a mason in Tucson Lodge No. 4. He is now Worshipful Master of the Grand Lodge of Arizona Military Degree...

Angela was born with an above average intelligence, reading her first novel by age five, beginning college at eight, and receiving her doctorate by 18. After a 25-year career in the military, she experienced various explosions, one of which, in...

Knock, and a door will be opened. Okay - maybe you have to knock 3 times. Randy tells the story of his interest in Freemasonry and how his neighbor played a big role.

Many people don't know that John Wayne was a Mason. But one day, when "The Duke" was filming a movie in southern Arizona near Tucson - John Wayne entered masonry at Marion McDaniel Lodge.

Carolyn Larson: 2020-05-05 22:00:54 Carolyn Larson, 56, talks with her father, Orson Reed Frederiksen, 86, about his childhood in Colorado, his dreams and aspirations, and the important people in his life.

Tony Daniels and Linda Daniels share memories of "Finding Home" with Fearrington StoryCorps volunteer, Gail Friedman on February 2, 2023 at Fearrington Village, Pittsboro, NC. As newlyweds, they were looking for adventure when Tony's work gave them the opportunity to...

1. How has your day been so far today? 2. What is your favorite TV Show? 3. Who are you? 4. What is your favorite color? 5. Who is your favorite tv or movie character? 6. What cheers you up...

Brandon Wilhelmsen: 2020-09-10 20:07:59

10 year old Hayden learns how her great-great grandparents met and their love for singing that has continued down the family tree from her interview with her grandmother. Maybe, just maybe, that's why she loves performing too!

Emry Lopez (16) and his mom, Misty Dahlin (42) talk about happy and sad moments in life. They also discuss important and lessons and memories from past generations. The events take place in Tucson, Arizona as well as some other...

Sara Wyffels: 2021-04-14 22:14:38 Sara Wyffels (41), 2021 Arizona Teacher of the Year speaks with her dear friend, colleague and mentor Anne Bender (50) about their experiences as educators.

A chance encounter with Freemasons hall while visiting London in his youth led to a lifelong involvement with Freemasonry. Johnny Royal has had a passion for years about telling the story of Freemasonry and after several years he is now...

Daniel Malakowsky (36) speaks to his close friend and colleague, Hanna Zack Miley (88). Hanna survived the holocaust by escaping to England at the age of 7-years-old. She shares her experience and path to forgiveness in the autobiography, A Garland...

Joyce Frye, resident of Morrison Village (2503 Old Mobile Ave, Pascagoula, MS 39567) is interviewed by Reba Brown, Library Assistant 1 from Singing River Genealogy-Local History Library on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Ms. Frye discusses her pets, why she moved...

Carolyn Larson: 2020-05-05 22:37:58, Maddie Larson speaks with her grandmother, Nancy Frederiksen, about life, aspirations, and family love.

Mark Lob (21) talks with his mother, Nancy Heller (59) about her mother, Joan Pereles Heller and her memories growing up in Wisconsin.

In this interview, conducted in November 2022 in Tucson Arizona I, Gianna Giordano interview my mom, Perri Giordano. My mom shared stories on her childhood, life as a mom, and her experiences with 911. She also talked about her favorite...

Cody Canning (42) talks with his father, Lee Canning (67), about their similarities (and differences) as men and fathers, especially their complicated relationship with a common drive to be something more than what they perceive themselves to be.

Jim Watson says he's a simple man with a simple plan. Yet he's anything but simple. From the time he was a a young man, certain people in the community had an eye on Jim. And he would prove their...

: 2021-11-22 22:40:28 Rita Robles talks about her past experiences, facing her obstacles, and the importance of self-love and family with her eldest daughter, the interviewer, Rosemary Robles.

Malauna S.(19) and their long term best friend Alexis S.(19) sit down and have a quick chat about their music preferences. What's your favorite song? What is your movie makeover sequence soundtrack?

This interview provides contextualization and a history lesson for those wondering the origins of Flagstaff's STEM interests and the impact of Lowell Observatory on Flagstaff from its beginning to present day.