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As Alyssa prepared to write a dance theatre production about Clara's life story, she interviewed Clara using StoryCorps prompts about the pivotal moments in her life. This led to stories surrounding the dynamic shift between Clara's young childhood and what...

My grandpa’s got in lots of trouble as a kid. My grandpa couldn’t communicate with his family while in the military.

Early life and military

My dad was a warrant officer in the Vietnamese Air Force during Vietnamese War, so i make the interview about his military life.

In this interview, conducted on Thanksgiving, 2015 in a suburb of Cleveland, Dylan Caine (16) asks his mother, Shelly Pesick-Caine (56), about her quintessentially American upbringing in the suburbs of Detroit. Born into a caring and hardworking family of six,...

Andy To details memorable moments from his experience as a boat person as he flees his country in the midst of the Vietnam War. His journey encompassed not only the challenges that came with the harsh living conditions in camps,...

In this interview, done on November 27th,2016 in Flint,Michigan, Brittani Bridgett(15) and Mary(68)&Mike(68) Williams discuss their marriage,childhood,their own children and family stories while laughter and tears were shared between us three. While we were conversing,traveling for work and the holidays...

Dave Greene served as a Military Intelligence officer in the Army after receiving a direct commission. Here, he shares the story of his career and some of the memorable people he met along the way.

In Mrs. Itibrout’s class I’m practicing using the Storycorps app so that I know I know how to use it when it comes time to interview.

The childhood of my mom as well as the people who influenced my family to be who we are today.

During this interview, my mom answers questions mainly about her life, like her dream as a kid, her traditions growing up, the birth of her kids, the passing of my dad, and more.

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My father talks about his experiences from living during the Vietnam War as a young teenager.

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Portland, Texas. Blake Farr (12) interviews his grandmother Edna Leigh Betz (76) about growing up in a town they both called home. Mrs. Betz shares about the Vietnam effects on her. She...

Frank Nasakaitis (86) talks to his daughter Patricia Breux (57) about growing up on the South Side of Chicago. His many careers, including serving in the Armed Forces.

The experience and impact of Service Corp in Hanoi, Vietnam.

today I interviewed my dad about his childhood and life events!

Speaking to my Aunt about her life and what was important to her.

John Koeppen (70) talks with his wife, Barbara "Barb" Corning (69), about his decision to enlist in the Army, his experience in Vietnam, and what life was like coming home. John and Barb also talk about their relationship and some...

I wanted to know more about my grandmother's life. So I asked her.

We talked about my dad’s immigration process and feelings when he moved from Saigon, Vietnam to Texas. He talked about what an eye-opening experience it was, and how many different things he learned when he came here.

A story about the life of a Vietnamese immigrant from childhood to the present.

This interview took place on November 23rd, 2017, in Debby Carson’s living room in Zanesville, OH. The actual recording took place on November 27, 2017, because the interviewer was having technical difficulties. The interviewer who is 15 years old, Sophia...

This interview was recorded on November 26, 2017, in Medina, Ohio. I (Tera Roberts, age 17) interviewed my 58-year old mother, Helen Roberts, about her childhood as well as her experience with parenting and what raising me was like. She...

My grandfather shared his childhood on the farm, and the impact it had on his life. He also mentioned his career as a teacher and his military service.