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Adolf shares his amazing life story (so far!) ...and how he has flourished in each stage of his life...from being a 12-year-old rancher in New Mexico, moving to San Francisco when he was 19, chasing his dream of becoming a...

My step grandmother (Katie Wilhelm, I call her Teeta haha) and I talked about her family and travels throughout her life so far, including her Dad who served in World War 2.

About my grandpa’s life and other details

Anchorage, AK 3rd grader Teo talks about his experience during the 11/30/2018 earthquake.

Jody (Edna Jo) LaFevers was raised in an old 2 story house with a big front porch in a small town on the Missouri border called Viola. Her mother would make all of her clothes, including her prom dress, so...

We visited about John’s childhood, parenting, special people in his life, military service and his faith.

My mother describes her life growing up, the decisions that have determined her life, and the people who are most important to her.

Kimberly Hopkins (63) speaks with her sister, Connie Lint (69), about her time serving as mechanic in the Air Force and a member of the National Guard. Kimberly considers the discrimination she faced as a woman in the military and...

Yvonne speaks with Grandma about world travels.

I talk with my dad about his childhood and how music impacted his life

A talk with my Grandpa Junior about him and his life.

Phyllicia Daria McGowan (59) is interviewed by her friend, Susan Kocen (50), about her life as a queer person, who for so long did not fit into the queer community.

Natalia Horcasitas (40) and her brother Richard Horcasitas (43) share memories of growing up in Yuma and having a tight knit community of neighbors and friends.

In this interview I sat down with my mom Liz Reaves and asked her questions about her life. I learned about her childhood, the culture she grew up in, and her adult life.

Friends Shawna Brown (34) and Johana Gourdin (26) share a conversation about Black joy and pleasure, queer space, transphobia, restorative justice, community resilience, and accountability. They also talk about the importance of music and movement, how their lives are different...

Bob Carstensen (94) shares a conversation with his daughter Robin Randel (68) and grandson Shane Randel (48), about his memories with his family, his experiences in World War II and The Great Depression, and his relationship with his grandchildren and...

In this interview, conducted in November 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Marina Henderson (15) talks to her mom Stephanie Henderson (42) about Stephanie’s past careers. Stephanie shares some stories and insight about occupations in the medical field as well as...

Ronald "Ron" Britton (71) recounts to StoryCorps facilitator Chapin Montague [no age given] his youth as a self-proclaimed military brat, the lives of his parents, and his career in oceanography and marine biology, all while sitting on the wood-lined deck...

Anita Rodriguez (82) shares the stories of her life with her conversation partner Naomi Love (27), reflecting on age, art, and her activism. Anita also speaks about the dynamics of race, racism, and culture, particularly through the lens of growing...

Wilhelm Welzenbach (46) interviews his mother, Johanna Bangeman (73), about her childhood memories on Wrangell Island in Alaska, her experience moving to Montana, the social change she experienced in the 1960s, and her teaching career.

Friends Felix Madrid (60) and Cecile Evola (65) share a conversation about their memories together, their time at the organization ARCA, and what it means to be a good friend.

We talked about how growing up was like for my sister.

Daniel Christensen (49) shares his Navy experiences with his wife Ana Christensen (40). He shares funny stories, remembers the now declassified work he did, and considers how civilians can show their support for veterans.

One Small Step partners Peggy Johnson (74) and Pattie Speer (68) discuss the people and events that shaped their political and religious beliefs.

In this interview, conducted in November 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Aziza Morris (16) interviews her grandma Carmen Griego (75) about her favorite memories throughout her life. Mrs.Griego shares many memories, including some of the earliest ones she can remember....