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Memories of growing up in Pittsburgh and family memories.

I talked with my grandfather who I call pop pop about his life. He told me about our family heritage and his life growing up. He also talked about my dad, who is his son. It was a very good...

Rachel rehashed important memories throughout her childhood and the rest of her life. She answers questions about her family, childhood, and her in general

Dorothy Garza (63) interviews her friend Sidney Davis (75) about how he beat cancer, what it was like being incarcerated for over 30 years, and the ways in which God influences his daily life.

Sisters Gloria Weston-Smart (66), Joyce Thomas (64), and Joann Bynum Johnson (61) reminisce about their childhood together, remember family members who have passed away, and express gratitude for the tight-knit community that they grew up in.

The matriarchs of the Annie Lou Jones and Arlie Orr Flowers Family share memories of the Flowers family and the early years of the Flowers Reunion

Francis McGurgan recounts his life growing up in Pittsburgh working in a bakery in high school. Life as an executive manager in ARA Skychefs, traveling across the USA for his job and after retirement.

This is an interview I did with my grandmother (Bubi) about her challenging childhood during the Great Depression. (Note: My grandmother has been previously diagnosed with dementia, which is why there were some aspects of her story that were repeated.)

I asked my mom questions

In this interview that I took with my mom, she talks about what it was like to visit her mom and dad’s side of the family and how they differed. It was interesting to hear about this because it’s the...

American studies

A 13 year old’s memory of the moon landing in Columbus, Ohio.

Interview was all about my moms early childhood to present goals and memories.

I interviewed my uncle about his life

My grandpa lived a very interesting life and still does. He recommends to live life to the fullest, while you have it.

The best role models know when to listen, when to offer advice and when to throw down a challenge that can inspire you for the rest of your life. Welcome to the ninth installment of A Picture’s Worth: Running for...

This interview was conducted with my grandfather, Bob Schmitz. We talked about many things, ranging from his love for fishing to his life’s achievements. We talked about his childhood and life lessons he hopes to pass down. We talked about...

Friends Dave Harman (80) and Tom Busse (80) recount their 65+ year friendship spanning military school, the Air Force, the Navy, the Vietnam War, marriages, families, and other life experiences.

How family has changed and the family history.

One Small Step conversation partners Eric Davis (64) & Mary Lewis (78) discuss their lifelong witnessing of race relations, racism, and working for change.

Laura Peterson (52) interviews her fellow Delta Gamma sorority sister, Betsy Teti (65), about Betsy's life and her involvement with Delta Gamma as a member while in college as well as her involvement as an alumnae.

Dan’s reflections on his childhood, Teri Ercole, childhood friends Aaron Guche and Tim Obzud, his brother and sister, and his time at Pitt and Deloitte. And he also fondly referenced his current relationship with Dominique Vitale.

Interviewing my mother about the concept of love, and her opinions on the importance of it, as well as the philosophy surrounding it.

Discussion around Chef Monti Carlo’s work with Common Threads, Everything Food and Puerto Rico.

Discussed family history with my grandmother for a school project.