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In this interview, my mother discusses her family life, immigration to the US, and the experiences that led to where she is today.

Part one of the amazing adventures of Bob Engel, who got on his bike and traveled 3000 from Indiana to California to follow the call of God

Merrill Cooper, 98 years old African American from south Virginia with a high school diploma retired as International Vice President of transport workers union of America

In this interview, Brandon interviews his friend Zoe in her house about her childhood memories. Zoe talks about the friends she played with when she was younger and people that had a major impact in her life. She also discusses...

Today, 11/27/20, I decided to interview my sister Leah. This is the interview that took place.

In this interview, conducted in Boulder, Colorado on May 20th, 2019, Taylor Gallo, 17, interviews her father, Jeffrey Gallo, 52, on his uprbringing and political experiences during the late 20th century. Jeffrey talks about his conservative family and experiences in...

During this interview, preformed on December 3, 2017 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Abbie Shultz interviews her grandmother, Dorothy Perovich (70). Dorothy shares memories of her childhood and what it was like growing when things were very different than today.

Ty Rosas learns of his mother’s life, ideals, and views. From her childhood to the present, Ty learns of it all. Topics include the era of no cell phones, immigration from Ireland, and the corona virus. Learning about a teacher’s...

In this interview, Tommy Franklin (13) interviews his grandfather Hienz Kiebler (79). This is conducted over the phone, with Hienz being in Cranford, NJ, and Tommy in Crofton, MD. Hienz tells about his childhood and about his moving from Poland...

Jackie Neale interviews her undergraduate photography student, Maria Trajtenberg while we are conducting interviews and taking photographs for our storytelling project, The Corona Collective. Maria is living in TriBeCa New York City through the pandemic, and talks about how she...

My mother and I talked about what she was thankful for and what happened during her childhood for the great thanksgiving listen.

I wanted to understand my mom’s most memorable Thanksgiving. I learned so much about her parents that I did not know. I love that they were kind and respectful to each other no matter what. I think that is a...

A student-teacher interview about what the teacher experienced the day of 9/11

I interviewed my Grandfather, Walter William Emery. Walter is currently 76 years old and was born on March 15th, 1942.

Test recording

Olivia interviews her mother’s cousin Cynthia. She is 68 years and was boring in Kingston, Jamaica. Cynthia talks about some of her favorite moments of her life, like when she was the May Queen and she crowned the statue Mary....

The story of an immigrant who left everything behind to come to United States. She speaks of her struggles and goals that she still hopes to accomplish. The love she has for her kids drives her to be a better...

In this test recording, Alexandria Cotter at Egg Harbor Township High School in Eht, NJ records a practice audio file for the 2019 Great Thanksgiving Listen.

Discover the legacy of the Brewster family. A family that came on the Mayflower as told by our Social Studies teacher, Mrs. Heagney.

we talked mostly about family life growing up and family history.

In this test recording, Salman Bilgrami at EHT High School in EHT, NJ records a practice audio file for the 2018 pilot of the Great Thanksgiving Listen. Salman Bilgrami is in 11th grade and is studying English.

My mom talked about her thanksgiving traditions and pastimes from her childhood.

It is important to have strength, character, love, trust, and to listen carefully, plan carefully and, love your family. Love makes you want to do the right things.

My grandmother, Miriam Batkin talks about her past and her hopes for the future.

Mimi tells us about her early life, her family, and what has helped her to become who she is today.