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A school project for Tobin Montessori school

An interview with my father who was born in Puerto Rico in 1950.

Life story

We chatted about life in the 1930’s from childhood memories of schooldays, ballfields and old radio shows, onto the declaration of war over the airwaves on Dec. 8th,1941. Memories of Grandpa and his athleticism and meeting Grandma at Stiehl’s..

Sora Frankel, born in 1919, recalls her first date, courtship, wedding and honeymoon in New York City in a conversation with her grandson.

We talked about my grandfahter’s childhood and his family when he was younger than I am now.

What mirna pinedas experience was during the 9/11 attacks

Bob Alpern (92) talks with his friend John Friedrich (55) about growing up in the 1930s in New York City, attending art museums with his father, singing songs at Camp Moween written by Yip Harburg, Wizard of Oz lyricist and...

In this interview, Teresa Villanueva and her father, Miguel Perez will speak about their memories from their time in Puerto Rico and New York City, as well as why they chose to travel between the two.

We mostly talked about his childhood and life growing up

This was an interview about what it is like to live in New York City during the Corona pandemic

What Gloria is grateful for and her reflecting on the past.

My dad remembers his mother. There are some comments he makes that are offensive, but he says he is a product of his time. I however apologize if someone takes offense. From a cultural perspective, it does clearly show a...

A discussion of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

Interview with my Uncle Bud

My Mother Mary Deans recounts how she first heard the song she’s sung to us growing up. The song is “The Blind Child’s Prayer”

I asked Ron Baer the questions “What was it like growing up New York City?”, “What was your favorite experience of growing up there?, and “What’s the two best stories from your childhood”.

John Paddock (66) talks with his wife, Karen Schwartz (66) about being a mother, memories of our children (Jessie and Allie) and her relationship with them; appropriate for a Mother's Day conversation.

In this interview recorded in Novemer of 2018 in Anderson, South Carolina, Noah Brooks (13) talks to his grandfather, Dewain Lanfear (76), about growing up in New York. We discussed his exstensive sports career and his favorite teachers among other...

My dad was alive during 9/11

Robin Liesenfelt and her aunt Joan Hill discuss life lessons and missed opportunities.

Wilma and her granddaughter Amy discuss her journey to the United States, growing up in catholic school, meeting her husband, and family life.

We discussed my father’s life and education in Bangladesh and in the United States as well as his current passion of music

Today I interviewed my oldest friend Riley. I am an only child and he has become the closest thing I have to a brother, so naturally we are very close. In this interview Riley tells the story of his family...

Joan Zecca Dituri interviewed by her son Philip Dituri