Thanksgiving with Oliver

Oliver Zagorin is a teacher for students with special needs. He is dating my sister (Adriana Mantilla) and she can be heard in the background. Oliver is the main focus of the interview.

My Friend, the Captain

My grandmother, Carol Butscher, tells a story about the time she picked up a navy base captain in her car and her ability to talk openly with anyone, no matter their rank or place in society.

Eric’s Take on Healthy Transitions to Adulthood

The road to adulthood is not always a clear path and sometimes it is the direction of others that helps a young person make the journey.

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Paul Mott, Patty Mott, and Bobby Mott

Paul Mott (52), Patty Mott (72), and Bobby Mott (73) share their family history including when Paul was born to an unwed mother. Paul's Aunt Patty and Uncle-In-Law Bobby describe to Paul how loved he was by both his grandparents....

Gertie, Me and Memory on Memorial Day

Gertie and Anna talk candidly about cancer during Covid19 and finding safe spaces to live and heal. They cover topics around misogyny, mountain life, compassion, doll making and women’s health and empowerment.

Parts to Build an AR-15

If you wish to build your guns, then you need to research a lot. Gunsmiths take a lot of time and effort to make the most defining weapons. Especially when you look at the AR-15, it is an extremely customizable...

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Marsha Valentine, Melissa Valentine, and Melaina Valentine

Marsha (62) Valentine shares her experiences with daughters Melissa Valentine (33) and Melaina Valentine (27), from her childhood in Manhattan, New York to her decision to move her husband and family to Baltimore County, Maryland in 1989. Note: This recording...

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Mary Whitworth and Wanda "Jean" Johnson

Mary Whitworth (64) shares a conversation with her mother, Wanda “Jean” Johnson [no age given], who is experiencing memory loss, about Jean’s upbringing and their favorite memories together as a family.

Interview with grandma

I interviewed my grandma about her childhood and our heritage.